RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00935 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The AF Form 475, Education/Training Report (TR) rendered for the period 2 October 2008 through 27 February 2009 be replaced with the attached report. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The “Distinguished Graduate” (DG) criterion for classes 09-01 and 09-02 was not adjusted to reflect the changes in the syllabus. After notifying the 97th Training Squadron registrar of the oversight, they corrected his TR to reflect DG. He also was instructed to complete a DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Records, to officially change his record. In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his corrected AF Form 475, his Distinguished Graduate Certificate, letters from the 97th Training Squadron (97 TRS) Registrar and the Commandant. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of first lieutenant. The applicant attended and was identified as a DG from the KC-135 Pilot Initial Qualification Course from 2 October 2008 through 27 February 2009. On 29 June 2009, the 97 TRS notified the Evaluation Reports Appeals Board (ERAB) that the TR has a different evaluator because the evaluator who signed the erroneous TR is no longer in that position and not available for signature. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDEP recommends denial. DPSIDEP states the applicant must provide a new TR signed by the original evaluator or supporting documentation, directing the changes to his TR which is already a matter of record. Without the individual who signed the original TR, it is against AF policy to substitute a report that does not contain the original evaluator, especially when the original evaluator may still be contacted. The complete DPSIDEP evaluation is at Exhibit B _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 28 May 2010 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit C). _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was timely filed. 3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting favorable consideration of the applicant’s request. Due to an administrative error, the applicant's training report ending 27 Feb 09 did not reflect that he was recognized as a distinguished graduate from the KC-135 Pilot Initial Qualification Course. The registrar has verified this information and submitted a new training report reflecting his distinguish graduate honors. While DPSIDEP states the applicant must provide a training report signed by the original evaluator, we note that the previous evaluator is no longer available. Therefore, in the interest of justice, we believe the training report should be replaced with the provided reaccomplished training report. In view of the above, we recommend his records be corrected to the extent indicated below. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that: a. The AF Form 475, Education/Training Report (TR), rendered for the period 2 October 2008 through 27 February 2009, be, and hereby is, declared void and removed from his records. b. The attached reaccomplished AF Form 475, Education/Training Report (TR), rendered for the period 2 October 2008 through 27 February 2009, indicating “Distinguished Graduate,” be accepted for file in its proper sequence. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-00935 in Executive Session on 26 August 2010, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Feb 10, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDEP, dated 10 May 10. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 May 10. Panel Chair AFBCMR BC-2010-00935 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that: a. The AF Form 475, Education/Training Report (TR), rendered for the period 2 October 2008 through 27 February 2009, be, and hereby is, declared void and removed from his records. b. The attached reaccomplished AF Form 475, Education/Training Report (TR), rendered for the period 2 October 2008 through 27 February 2009, indicating “Distinguished Graduate,” be accepted for file in its proper sequence. Director Air Force Review Boards Agency Attachment: AF Form 475