RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01692
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 7 FEBRUARY 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Force of the United States Report of Transfer
or Discharge be corrected to reflect he served two years of service.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served two years of military service.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of his DD
Form 214, a letter from SAF/MRBC, a previous DD Form 149, with
attachments.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 24 January 1969, the applicant enlisted into the Air Force Reserves
(AFRes). The applicant was discharged from the AFRes on 2 March 1969
and enlisted in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) on 3 March 1969, as an
airman basic (AB) for a period of four years.
On 3 April 1969, the applicant was notified that he was being
discharged under the provisions of Air Force Manual (AFM) 39-10 for
Mental Hygiene Evaluation. The specific reason for the discharge
action was:
The Mental Health Evaluation dated 10 March 1969, stated the
applicant was referred due to extreme anxiety. The applicant
related a history of nervousness and inability to adjust and quitting
school in the ninth grade. He also revealed he had been fired from
civilian jobs and was dismissed from Job Corps. The Mental Health
Evaluation also stated the applicant showed a gross immaturity,
dependency and inadequacy and they felt he would not be able to adjust
to the demands of the Air Force. They further stated there was no
evidence of a psychiatric disorder which would warrant action under
the provisions of AFM 35-4. They recommended the applicant be
administratively separated.
The applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge
and understood why he was being discharged. The applicant indicated
he did not want to submit statements or a rebuttal on his own behalf
and he did not desire to have his case evaluated by a field grade
officer.
On 4 April 1969, the discharge authority directed the applicant be
discharged with an honorable discharge.
On 15 April 1969, the applicant was separated with an honorable
discharge under the provisions of AFM 39-10 (separation or release
prior to expiration of terms of service for convenience of government
– failure to meet minimum requirement for retention in the Air Force.
The applicant served 1 month and 13 days of active duty service.
The applicant’s DD Form 214 dated 15 April 1969 reflects Net service -
1 month and 13 days, Other service – 1 month and 9 days, Total – 2
months and 22 days, and Total active service as 1 month and 13 days.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial. They state based on the
documentation on file in the applicant’s master personnel records, the
discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive
requirements of the discharged regulation. The discharge was within
the discretion of the discharge authority.
The applicant did not provide any evidence showing he served
additional time in the military. His DD Form 214 reflects the correct
amount of service.
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit C
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on
29 September 2006, for review and response. As of this date, no
response has been received by this office.
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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 an 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
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our decision that the
applicant has failed to sustain his burden that he has suffered either
an error or an injustice. Based on the documentation in the
applicant's records, it appears the processing of the discharge and
the characterization of the discharge were appropriate and
accomplished in accordance with Air Force policy. The applicant’s DD
Form 214 accurately reflects his total active service. Furthermore,
the applicant has not provided any documentation showing he served any
additional time in the military. Therefore, in the absence of
evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend
granting the relief sought in this application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant is 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-
2004-01692 in Executive Session on 29 November 2006 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member
Mr. Richard K. Hartley, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number
BC 2004-01692 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Aug 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, dated 1 Sep 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Sep 06.
MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
Panel Chair
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