RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2020-00241

XXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE
	
	HEARING REQUESTED: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect a separation date of 14 Jan 07 instead of 15 Jan 08.

Her DD Form 214, Block 14, be changed to show that she completed the Aerospace Medical Services Apprentice II course in Dec 05 instead of Dec 06. 

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

Her records show that she was released from active duty on 15 Jan 08; however, her discharge date was 14 Jan 07.

Her DD Form 214, Block 14, reflects that her military education (Aerospace Medical Services Apprentice II course) ended Dec 06; however, it ended Dec 05.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The applicant is an honorably discharged airman first class (E-3).

Per AF Form 356, Findings and Recommended Disposition of USAF Physical Disability Evaluation Board (PEB), dated 27 Nov 07, the IPEB found the applicant unfit for continued service due to physical disability.

On 30 Nov 2007, the applicant completed the AF Form 1180, Action on Informal Physical Disability Evaluation Board (IPEB) Findings and Recommendations Disposition, agreeing with the findings and recommendations of the IPEB. 

Special Order No. ACD-00368, dated 6 Dec 07, placed the applicant on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) effective 16 Jan 08.

The applicant’s DD Form 214 issued in conjunction with the 15 Jan 08 discharge indicates the applicant was discharged after serving 1 year, 9 months and 25 days of active duty.  The narrative reason for separation is “Disability, Temporary.”  Block 14, Military Education reflects the applicant completed Aerospace Medical Services Apprentice II course in Dec 06.

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION

AFPC/DPFDD recommends denying the applicant’s request to change the separation date.  Based on analysis of the documentation in the applicant’s service record and available facts, there is no indication an error or injustice occurred.  On 27 Nov 07, the IPEB recommended the applicant be placed on the TDRL.  On 30 Nov 07, the applicant completed an AF Form 1180, and agreed with the IPEB’s findings.  On 6 Dec 07, Special Order ACD-00368 was published announcing the applicant’s separation date of 15 Jan 08 and placement on the TDRL effective 16 Jan 08.  

The complete advisory opinion is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DP2LWD recommends denying the applicant’s request to change the course completion date for Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice II Course.   Based on the documentation provided by the applicant and analysis of the facts, there is no evidence of an error or injustice. The applicant’s DD Form 214 was  reviewed and compared to the applicant’s  official training record.  Course completion was recorded in MILPDS with a graduation date of Dec 06 and upon completion should have been accompanied by a graduation/course completion certificate.  Dates reflected in MILPDS match the course information listed on the current DD Form 214.   DP2LWD  cannot recommend any change be made to the applicant’s current DD Form 214.  If the applicant would like to further contest the graduation date then they are required to provide a copy of the graduation certificate/documentation.

The complete advisory opinion is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION

The Board sent copies of the advisory opinions to the applicant on 26 Mar 20 for comment (Exhibit E), 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 recommendations of AFPC/DPFDD and AFPC/DP2LWD and finds a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, 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-2020-00241 in Executive Session on 28 Jul 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 10 Oct 19.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DPFDD, w/atchs, dated 13 Mar 20.
Exhibit D: Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2LWD, dated 25 Mar 20.
Exhibit E:	Notification of advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 26 Mar 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.