RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01301 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

Her name be changed in her military personnel records to reflect 

XXXXXXXXXX. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

Her name is backwards on the Defense Finance and Accounting 
Service Form 1099R, Tax Statement. Her name is listed as 
XXXXXXXXXX instead of XXXXXXXXXX. 

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In support of her request, the applicant provides copies of her 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, and her 2009 and 2010 Form 1099R, Tax Statements. 

 

Her complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 

 

 

 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant was released from active duty on 30 Nov 92 and 
retired effective 1 Dec 92. She was credited with serving 20 
years, and 24 days. 

 

The applicant’s DD Form 214, reflects the name XXXXXXXXXX. 

 

On 21 Apr 11, AFPC/DPSIR sent a letter to the applicant 
requesting the original or a certified copy of her divorce decree 
in order to change her name. The applicant failed to provide the 
necessary documents. 

 

 

 

 

 

AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIR recommends denial. DPSIR states the applicant did not 
provide the proper documentation required to change a name. 


Chapter 5 of Air Force Instruction 36-2608, Military Personnel 
Records Systems, makes clear the documentation required to change 
or correct a name is a birth, baptismal, marriage, or 
naturalization certificate, civil court order, or other legal 
document. 

 

The complete DPSIR evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

 

 

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 4 Nov 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this 
date, this office has received no response. 

 

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

 

1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing 
law or regulations. 

 

2. The application was timely filed. 

 

3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We took notice 
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of 
the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation 
of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has 
not been the victim of an error or injustice. However, it 
appears the applicant is seeking to correct her name on a DFAS 
form and we recommend her contact that office for relief. 
Therefore, based on the available evidence of record, we find no 
basis upon which to favorably consider this application. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-01301 in Executive Session on 4 Jan 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Apr 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIR, dated 17 Oct 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Nov 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair