RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-01358
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 27 SEPTEMBER 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer
or Discharge, block 7a, be changed to reflect "Mexican-American."
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His birth certificate recorded in Los Angeles County records his race
as something other than Caucasian.
In support of his application, applicant provided a copy of DD Form
214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or
Discharge.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic on
27 September 1962 for a period of four years. On 26 September
1966, the applicant was separated under the provisions of AFR 39-10,
with an honorable discharge in the grade of airman second class. He
served four years of total active military service.
On 10 May 2005, applicant's application was returned to him explaining
DPPRS was unable to change this block to reflect "Mexican American"
based on the fact at the time of his separation, the only authorized
entries were "Caucasian, Negroid, Mongolian, Indian (American)."
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPRS recommended denial and states no corrective action is
required on applicant's DD Form 214. Block 7a is correct based on the
regulation in effect at the time of applicant's separation.
In accordance with AFM 35-5, Separation Processing, Table 13, at the
time of the applicant's separation, the only authorized entries for
Block 7a on the DD Form 214 were "Caucasian, Negroid, Mongolian,
Indian (American)."
AFPC/DPPRS complete evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluation and states his parents
both were of Mexican heritage. The applicant provided a copy of his
birth certificate.
Applicant's response, with attachment, is at Exhibit E.
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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 an error or injustice. After a thorough review of
the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, to include his
contention his birth certificate had his race as something other than
Caucasian, we are not persuaded that his DD Form 214 should be changed
to reflect Mexican American. In this respect, we note at the time of
the applicant's separation, the only authorized entry for Block 7a on
the applicant's DD Form 214 was Caucasian. The Board also notes that
an attempt was made to contact the applicant to further clarify his
request; however, it was met to no avail. Therefore, we agree with the
opinion and recommendation of the primary office of responsibility and
adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant
has not been the victim of an error or injustice. In view of the
above, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought.
4. The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been
shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will
materially add to our understanding of the issue involved. Therefore,
the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.
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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 Docket Number BC-2005-
01358 in Executive Session on 14 June 2005, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Charlene M. Bradley, Panel Chair
Mr. James A. Wolffe, Member
Ms. Jan Mulligan, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 Mar 06, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 10 Apr 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated, 21 Apr 06
Exhibit E. Applicant's Response, dated 13 May 06.
CHARLENE M. BRADLEY
Panel Chair
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