RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02680
INDEX CODE: 100.07
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 29 DECEMBER 2006
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Block 30 of his separation document (DD 214) be corrected to read 41 weeks
instead of 14 weeks of training.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The applicant offers no contentions.
In support of the application, the applicant submits a copy of his driver’s
license, a copy of his social security card, a copy of his American Legion
membership card, and a copy of is DD 214.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant’s military personnel records were destroyed by fire in 1973.
Therefore, the facts surrounding his Air Force military service cannot be
verified. The following is the only known information concerning the
applicant’s service and was extracted from his separation document.
On 28 February 1954, the applicant was honorably discharged in the grade of
staff sergeant (T) by reason of expiration of term of service. He had
served 4 years on active duty and was awarded the National Defense Service
Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPAT recommends denial. DPPAT requested additional documentation
or evidence to show completion of the 41-week radar mechanic course;
however, the applicant did not respond to the request. DPPAT states the
applicant has not provided proof of course completion. DPPAT’s evaluation
is 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 for
review and comment on 9 December 2005. As of this date, this office has
received no response (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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of
justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of error or injustice. After reviewing the applicant’s
submission, we believe that an error occurred when his separation document
was prepared. The discharge order indicated the applicant completed the
Radar Mechanics course in 14 weeks; however, it has been confirmed that the
duration for this course is approximately one year. Since no documentation
or justification exists regarding how the 14-week period of time was
established, we are inclined to resolve any doubt in this matter in favor
of the applicant. We recommend that the records be corrected as indicated
below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating
to APPLICANT be corrected by amending the Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty, block 30, from 14 weeks to 41 weeks.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive
Session on 22 March 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
Ms. Debra Walker, Panel Member
Mr. Patrick C. Daugherty, Panel Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Aug 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. AFPC/DPPAT Letter, dated 30 Nov 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Dec 05.
JAMES W. RUSSELL III
Panel Chair
AFBCMR BC-2005-02680
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 by amending the Certificate of Release
or Discharge from Active Duty, under block 30, and change 14 weeks to
read 41 weeks.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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