RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 00-02345
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. Blocks 4.a and 4.b on her DD Form 214, the Certificate of Release
or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect Airman First
Class (E-3) vice Airman (E-2).
2. Block 15.a on her DD Form 214 be corrected to state “Yes” rather
than “No” for member’s Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Education Assistance
Program (VEAP).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or
unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the
applicant's military records, are contained in the letters prepared by
the appropriate offices of the Air Force. Accordingly, there is no
need to recite these facts in this Record of Proceedings.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Chief, Education Services Automation Section, AFPC/DPPAT, reviewed
the application. The Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Education Assistance
Program was open only to individuals who entered active duty between 1
January 1977 and 30 June 1985. The applicant’s DD Form 214 is
accurate since she entered active duty (Nov 98) under the Montgomery
GI Bill.
A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
The Chief, Inquiries/AFBCMR Section, AFPC/DPPPWB, reviewed the
application and recommended approval of the applicant’s request
pertaining to grade correction.
A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit D.
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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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of probable error or injustice warranting partial
relief. After reviewing the evidence of record, to include copies of
the applicant’s Leave and Earnings statement from the Defense Finance
and Accounting Service (DFAS) and AF Form 77, Supplemental Evaluation
Sheet, the Board is persuaded that she was promoted to the grade of
Airman First Class (E-3). Further, we find no documentation indicating
that she was reduced in grade before she was discharged. Therefore,
we recommend the applicant's records be corrected to the extent
indicated below.
4. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of probable error or injustice warranting a change to
the applicant’s DD Form 214, Block 15a, Post-Vietnam Era Veterans
Education Assistance Program (VEAP). We took notice of the applicant’s
complete submission in judging the merits of this portion of the case;
however, we note that the applicant entered active duty under the
Montgomery GI Bill, not VEAP. Therefore since she was a VEAP
participant, the DD Form 214 is accurate. In view of the above and in
the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon which
to recommend favorable action on this portion of her application.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that she was discharged in
the grade of Airman First Class (E-3) on her DD Form 214 with a date
of rank of 22 December 1998 and effective date of 11 May 1999, rather
than in the grade of Airman (E-2).
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The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 8 February 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Patrick R. Wheeler, Panel Chair
Mr. Roger E. Willmeth, Member
Mr. John E. Pettit, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Aug 00, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPAT, dated 27 Sep 00.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 11 Oct 00.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 3 Nov 00.
PATRICK R. WHEELER
Panel Chair
AFBCMR 00-02345
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 she was
discharged in the grade of Airman First Class (E-3) on her DD Form 214
with the date of rank of 22 December 1998 and effective date of 11 May
1999, rather than in the grade of Airman (E-2).
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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