RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02450

					COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His grade, as reflected on his DD Form 214, Armed Force of the 
United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to 
reflect Airman First Class (E-4) rather than Airman Second Class 
(E-3).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His promotion to Airman First Class (E-4) in 1967 is not 
reflected on his DD Form 214.  He earned the promotion and 
believes it should be on his DD Form 214.  

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 12 Sep 64, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the 
Regular Air Force.

By Special Order A-2383, dated 1 Oct 66, the applicant was 
promoted to the grade of Airman Second Class (E-3).

On 15 Jun 67, he was honorably discharged from the Regular Air 
Force in the grade of Airman Second Class (E-3), and was 
credited with three years, nine months and four days of regular 
active service.  On 16 Jun 57, he was transferred to the Air 
Force Reserve.  On 11 Sep 69, he was honorably discharged from 
the Air Force Reserve in the grade of Airman First Class (E-4).


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOE recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  There is no evidence found in the 
applicant’s official records showing he was promoted to the 
grade of Airman First Class (E-4) prior to his discharge.  Based 
on the evidence of record, his DD Form 214 accurately reflects 
his grade at the time of discharge from the Regular Air Force 
duty.  DD Forms 214 are not issued upon discharge from the Air 
Force Reserve.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOE 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 25 Aug 14 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

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

2.  The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an 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 
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion 
the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  
While the applicant argues that the ultimate grade that he held 
when he was discharged from the Air Force Reserve should be 
reflected on his DD Form 214, said promotion was effected after 
his discharge from the Regular Air Force and should therefore 
not be documented on his DD Form 214.  Therefore, in the absence 
of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend 
granting the requested relief.


THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

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



The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02450 in Executive Session on 24 Mar 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02450 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 12 Jun 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOE, dated 23 Jul 14.
Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Aug 14.