RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00380
INDEX CODE: 131.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect the rank of lieutenant
rather than flight officer.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He believes the rank of lieutenant and flight officer are
similar and feels the abbreviated rank of flight officer (FO)
has a bad connotation and he does not want it on his tombstone.
In support of his request, the applicant provides extracts of
his military personnel records.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Available records reflect the applicant entered the Army Air
Corps on 30 Sep 44 and was discharged on 3 Dec 45 in the grade
of flight officer.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the applicants
records were destroyed by fire in 1973. The limited
documentation submitted by the applicant does not support his
claim and there is no documentation to support an error or
injustice in his appointment as a flight officer.
The complete HQ AFPC/DPSIDR 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 on 6 Aug 10 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has not received a
response.
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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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of 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 and adopt its
rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not
been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting the relief sought in this application.
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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-2010-00380 in Executive Session on 14 September 2010, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. XXXX, Panel Chair
Mr. XXXX, Member
Ms. XXXX, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered for Docket
Number BC-2010-00380:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Jan 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIPR, dated 4 Aug 10.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Aug 10.
XXXX
Panel Chair
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