RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2021-01963

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	HEARING REQUESTED:  NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

Correct his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to reflect:

1. Block 11, Primary Specialty:
2W100, Aircraft Armament Systems Chief Enlisted Manager, 3 Years and 0 Months.
2W191, Aircraft Armament Systems Superintendent, 9 Years and 0 Months.
2W171, Aircraft Armament Systems Craftsman, 9 Years and 0 Months.
2W151, Aircraft Armament Systems Journeyman, 3 Years and 9 Months.
2W131, Aircraft Armament Systems Apprentice, 2 Years and 0 Months.

2. Block 18, Remarks, continued from Block 13, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized:
Air Force Overseas Ribbon – Short, with 1 oak leaf cluster (pending administrative correction – Board action not required)

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

He sent corrections on vMPF application prior to retirement.  These corrections accurately reflect his record and experience that will be used for potential employers.  The Air Force Overseas Short Tour ribbon correction accurately reflects his record of two short tours.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The applicant is a retired Air Force senior master sergeant (E-8).

On 26 Jul 98, according to documentation provided by the applicant, he was assigned to Osan Air Force Base, Korea, until 20 Jul 99.

On 4 Sep 17, according to documentation provided by the applicant, he was assigned to Kunsan Air Force Base, Korea, until 19 Sep 18.

On 1 Jul 18, according to documentation provided by the applicant, he was promoted to chief master sergeant (E-9), with a Date of Rank (DOR) of 1 Jul 18.

On 20 Jun 18, the applicant was assigned to Duty Air Force Specialty Code 2W100, Wing Weapons Manager, Kunsan Air Force Base, Korea.

On 30 Apr 21, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, in the grade of E-8, with Primary Specialty 2W191, Aircraft Armament Systems Superintendent, and credited with 26 years, 9 months, 3 days active service.

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION

AFPC/DP3DW recommends partially granting the applicant’s request for correction to his primary specialty listed on his DD Form 214.  Based upon documentation provided by the applicant and analysis of the facts, there is evidence of an error or injustice.

Upon review of the applicant’s official personnel record and duty history, it was discovered the Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) listed in Block 11, was not the highest skill-level held.  The applicant was previously a chief master sergeant (E-9), and was awarded and performed duties in Chief Enlisted Manager Code 2W100, Aircraft Armament Systems Manager.  Additionally, the applicant remained in the same career field throughout his active duty service career.

 In accordance with the Total Force Personnel Services Delivery Guide, DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Section E (Attachment 1), specific to block 11 for the DD Form 214, when determining the AFSCs and skill-level to list within the DD Form 214, block 11, it will be the Primary AFSC or Duty AFSC and any other AFSCs held.  For each AFSC, only the highest skill-level held will be reflected within the DD Form 214.

The only AFSC to be reflected on the DD Form 214, Block 11 will be:  2W100, Aircraft Armament Systems Manager, 26 years and 7 months.

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 Sep 21 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 the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP3DW and finds a preponderance of the evidence substantiates the applicant’s contentions in part.  Specifically, the applicant has provided a computerized personnel record reflecting his grade as E-9 and assignment to the 2W100 Duty AFSC, which supports granting the applicant’s request to correct his AFSC in Block 11 to reflect 2W100, in accordance with the Total Force Personnel Services Delivery Guide.  However, for the remainder of the applicant’s request, the evidence presented did not demonstrate an error or injustice, and the Board therefore finds no basis to recommend granting that portion of the applicant’s request.  Therefore, the Board recommends correcting the applicant’s records as indicated below.

RECOMMENDATION

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, dated 26 April 2021, Block 11, Primary Specialty, be amended to reflect 2W100, Aircraft Armament Systems Manager, 26 Years and 7 Months.

However, regarding the remainder of the applicant’s request, the Board recommends informing the applicant the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

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-2021-01963 in Executive Session on 1 Feb 22:

, Panel Chair 
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 4 May 21.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3DW, w/atchs, dated 24 Sep 21.
Exhibit D:	Notification of advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 27 Sep 21.
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.