RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2021-00904

XXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE
	
		HEARING REQUESTED: NO
APPLICANT’S REQUEST

The place of entry into active duty (PLEAD) on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, dated 5 Jan 92, be changed from XXXXXXX to XXXXX.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

He entered the service from Oklahoma; however, he completed Officer Training School (OTS) and began his commission in XXXXX.  

The correction of his record would make his dependent be eligible for educational benefits offered by the state of XXXXX.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

According to the documentation provided by the applicant and analysis of the facts the following information is provided:  

The applicant is an honorably discharged Air Force captain (O-3).

On 13 Apr 82, according to DD Form 214, issued on 12 Jul 82, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.  

On 12 Jul 82, he was discharged with a narrative reason for separation “To Accept a Commission in the Air Force from Officer Training Program.”  His PLEAD is listed as XXXXXXX. 

On 13 July 82, according to DD Form 214, issued on 15 Jan 92, the applicant, entered active duty as a commissioned officer, and was discharged on 15 Jan 92.  His PLEAD is recorded as XXXXXXX.  

AIR FORCE EVALUATION

AFPC/DP2LT recommends denying the application. Based on a review of the documentation provided and analysis of the facts, there is no evidence of an error or injustice with the applicant’s PLEAD.  The applicant provided no proof of residency in XXXXX prior to entering OTS in XXXXX.  In fact, the applicant admits he entered service from XXXXXX, attended OTS, was discharged, and entered active duty the following day.  

The authority governing the PLEAD represented in the DD 214, Block 7a (previously Block 6) is contained in the Total Force PSD Guide - DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Section E (Attachment 1). The rule states the PLEAD is “The place of acceptance in current enlistment, commission, or appointment of an active Service member, or for an Air Reserve Component (ARC) member, when enlisted, commissioned, or appointed for immediate active duty (address on their initial active duty order for this period of time).  The PLEAD changes only if there is a break in service exceeding one full day, in which case it is the place of entry into the new period of service.”

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 8 Jun 21 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

1.  The application was not 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 AFPC/ DP2LT and finds a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  The Board also notes the applicant did not file the application within three years of discovering the alleged error or injustice, as required by Section 1552 of Title 10, United States Code, and Air Force Instruction 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR).  The Board does not find it in the interest of justice to waive the three-year filing requirement.  Therefore, the Board finds the application untimely and 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-2021-00904 in Executive Session on 11 Aug 21:

, Chair, AFBCMR
, 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 23 Nov 20.
Exhibit B:	Documentary Evidence, excluding relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory, AFPC/DP2LT, dated 8 Jun 21.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to Applicant, dated 8 Jun 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.