RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2020-00704
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING REQUESTED: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST
His home of record (HOR) be changed from Nebraska to Alaska.
APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS
He entered active duty service twice. In Sep 18, he went through the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) the second time in Alaska and had them change his HOR. His initial orders from the Alaska MEPS to Officer Training School (OTS), as well as his orders from Alabama to Mississippi both reflect his HOR as Alaska. Subsequently, his HOR was changed back to Nebraska and his orders from Mississippi to Japan now reflect Nebraska.
The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
The applicant is a currently serving second lieutenant (O-1).
On 25 May 04, according to DD Form 1966, Record of Military Processing – Armed Forces of the United States, the applicant certified his HOR was Nebraska.

On 26 Apr 05, according to DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document – Armed Forces of the United States, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. His HOR is identified as Nebraska.

On 10 May 10, via DD Form 4, the applicant reenlisted in the Regular Air Force. His HOR is identified as Nebraska.

On 31 Oct 13, according to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, the applicant was discharged from the Regular Air Force. His HOR is identified as Nebraska.

On 1 Nov 13, via DD Form 4, the applicant enlisted in the Alaska Air National Guard. His HOR is identified as Nebraska.

On 1 Nov 13, according to DD Form 214, the applicant entered a period of active duty as a member of the Air National Guard, and on 8 Nov 18, he was discharged. His narrative reason for separation is “Accept commission or Warrant in the Same Branch of Service.”

On 11 Sep 18, via DD Form 4, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. His HOR is identified as Nebraska.

On 11 Sep 18, via Orders: 8254005, dated 22 Aug 18, the applicant was ordered to extended active duty and assigned to OTS. His HOR reflects Alaska.

On 12 Oct 18, according to AF Form 899, Request and Authorization for Permanent Change of Station-Military, Special Order Number A-343 was published ordering the applicant to a permanent change of station from Alabama to Mississippi. The applicant's HOR reflects Alaska.

On 3 Jan 20, according to AF Form 899, Special Order Number AN-035930 was published ordering the applicant to a permanent change of station from Mississippi to Japan. The applicant's HOR reflects Nebraska.

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION
AFPC/DP2LT recommends denying the application. The Joint Travel Regulations, Appendix A, defines the HOR as the place recorded as the individual’s home when appointed, commissioned, enlisted, inducted, or ordered into a tour of active duty. The JTR further states that a member may only change the HOR if a break in service exceeds one full day. Additionally, in instances of a bona fide error where the place originally named at the time of current entry into the service was not in fact the actual home, the correction must be fully justified and the home, as corrected, must be the member’s actual home upon entering the service, and not a different place selected for the member’s convenience.

Based on the documentation provided by the applicant and analysis of the facts, there is no evidence of an error or injustice. When the applicant entered active duty his DD Form 1966 and DD Form 4 both reflect his HOR as Nebraska. His remaining DD Forms 4 from his enlistments on 10 May 20, 1 Nov 13, and 11 Sep 18 reflect his HOR as Nebraska. In addition, the applicant’s DD Form 214 ending 31 Oct 13 indicated his HOR as Nebraska. Finally, the applicant’s DD Form 214 for the period 1 Nov 13 to 8 Nov18 supports there was not a break in service. DD Form 214 for the period this period is the only document which shows the home of record as Alaska.
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 26 May 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 applicant’s HOR when he entered the Regular Air Force on 26 Apr 05, is listed as Nebraska and the applicant did not provide proof that their HOR was recorded in error. In addition, the applicant did not have a break in service of more than one full day; therefore, a change to the applicant’s HOR is not authorized. Therefore, the Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP2LT and finds a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions. In view of the foregoing, 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-2020-00704 in Executive Session on 23 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 24 Feb 20.
Exhibit B: Documentary Evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records. Exhibit C: Advisory Opinion, AFPC/DP2LT, w/atchs, dated 8 May 20.
Exhibit D: Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to Applicant, dated 26 May 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.