RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2019-04939

xxxxxxxxxxxxx	COUNSEL:  NONE
	
	HEARING REQUESTED:  NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

1. Issue a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, for his service with the Air Force Reserve, for the period 3 Oct 09 – 1 Feb 18.

2. Re-issue a legible DD Form 214 [sic] for his service with the Air National Guard, for the period 11 Apr 89 – 5 Sep 97.  (Administratively corrected)

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

He would like copies his DD Forms 214, to include a legible copy reflecting his service with the Air National Guard.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

According to documentation provided by the applicant, he is a retired Air Reserve technical sergeant (E-6) awaiting retired pay at age 60.

On 10 Apr 89, according to DD Form 214, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and credited with 3 years, 4 months active service.

On 6 May 89, according to DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States, the applicant enlisted in the Air National Guard.

On 5 Sep 97, according to NGB Form 22, Report of Separation and Record of Service, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and credited with 8 years and 4 months of reserve component service with the Air National Guard.

On 3 Oct 09, according to DD Form 4, the applicant enlisted in the Air Force Reserve.

On 19 Oct 12, according to DD Form 214, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and credited with 7 months and 1 day of active service.

On 1 Feb 18, according to documentation provided by the applicant, under Reserve Order EK-0255, dated 24 Oct 17, the applicant was relieved from current assignment, assigned to the retired reserve section, and placed on the retired list.

On 10 Jan 20, AFPC/DP2STM-214, notified the applicant of the re-issuance of his DD Form 214 for the period 10 Dec 85 – 10 Apr 89.

On 17 Jan 20, ARPC/DPTS re-issued the applicant’s NGB Form 22.

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION

ARPC/DPTS recommends denying the application.  After reviewing the applicant’s point credit summary, the Office of Primary Responsibility determined there was only one qualifying period of active duty he performed as part of the Air Force Reserve.  In accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-3202, Separation Documents, Table 2, Rule 3, completion of 90 continuous calendar days or more active duty is required for issuance of a DD Form 214.  The applicant was issued a DD Form 214 covering the timeframe 19 Mar 12 – 19 Oct 12.  

The applicant’s request for a legible copy of his NGB Form 22, Report of Separation and Record of Service, was administratively corrected.

The complete advisory opinion is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION

The Board sent a copy of the advisory opinion to the applicant on 27 Aug 20 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

1.  The application was timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.  After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board concludes the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of ARPC/DPTS and finds a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, except for the aforementioned administrative correction, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

RECOMMENDATION

The Board recommends informing the applicant the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the Board will reconsider the application only upon receipt of relevant evidence not already presented.

CERTIFICATION

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2019-04939 in Executive Session on 2 Sep 20:

, Panel Chair 
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted against correcting the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 30 Oct 19.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, ARPC/DPTS, w/atch, dated 26 Aug 20.
Exhibit D:	Notification of advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 27 Aug 20.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings, as required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.