RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-03346
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Home of Record (HOR) be changed to Wichita Falls, TX.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His HOR should be Wichita Falls, not XXXXXXX AZ. Since his
original documents, as required by the governing directives, are
not available, he desires his HOR to reflect his actual home
upon entry into service, which was the same as his legal
residence, and not the address on his orders.
At the time of commissioning, he was at the United States Air
Force Academy (USAFA) and had not lived at the address on his
orders for almost four years and on commissioning day, he left
the USAFA for his first assignment at Sheppard AFB, Wichita
Falls, TX, and believes Wichita Fall, TX should be his HOR.
The Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR) sets the guidance and
explains what is necessary to change a HOR and he does not
understand how DPSOY can use his extended active duty (EAD)
orders to make this determination. If his legal residence prior
to commissioning is not sufficient to demonstrate actual home,
then he submits that upon entering active duty is not limited
to before or prior entry. He believes when viewing his
circumstances, his entry into active duty and the JFTRs limited
definition and criteria for HOR, the Board can and should allow
TX as his HOR.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal
statement; a copy of his EAD orders, Special Order, SO AD-44,
dated 15 Apr 86; extracts from the JFTR, Department of Defense
(DoD) Instruction 1304.2, Instruction Pre-enlistment Forms; pay
statements, and other supporting documents.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant attended the USAFA in Colorado Springs, CO from
Jun 82 Jun 86. Before going to the USAFA, he lived in
XXXXXXX AZ. XXXXXXX, AZ was listed as his HOR, which is
verified by his EAD orders.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial, stating, in part, the applicant
does not provide any documentation to support that he lived in
TX before he entered active duty on 28 May 86.
The applicant did not live in TX before joining the Air Force,
but lived in AZ prior to going to the USAFA to complete school;
therefore, his HOR cannot be TX. In addition, DPSOA believes
the applicant is now interested in changing his HOR based on
recent changes to the Hazelwood Educational Act that allows TX
veterans to transfer their educational benefits to their
dependents. The state Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
offices use the HOR on the DD Form 214, to verify entitlements
to state benefits for veterans. Many officers and all enlisted
members are initially assigned to TX for training such as the
applicant and if they were allowed to change their HOR to TX
(since their first base was in TX), they would all be eligible
for TX veteran benefits. Although any active duty member
assigned to TX can change their legal residence to TX, this does
not affect their HOR.
The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation, with attachment, is at
Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant notes under FACTS, the DPSOA advisory states he
listed XXXXXXX AZ as his HOR. However, as he indicated, the HOR
source document does not exist in his personnel record. DPSOA
made an assumption based on his EAD orders.
The applicant believes he has thoroughly explained the reasons
why his HOR should be corrected and provided the necessary
documentation to substantiate his appeal.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal
statement.
The applicants complete 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 error or injustice. We took notice
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of
the case and the arguments as to why he believes his HOR should
be Wichita Falls, TX rather than XXXXXXX, AZ. However, the
applicants case has undergone an exhaustive review by the Air
Force office of primary responsibility and we did not find the
evidence provided by the applicant sufficient to overcome their
assessment of the case. Therefore we accept their
recommendation and the rationale provided as the basis for our
determination the applicant has not been the victim of an error
or injustice. In view of the above and 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 the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2010-03346 in Executive Session on 7 June 2011, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2010-03346 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 Sep 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 27 Oct 10, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Nov 10.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 9 Jan 11, w/atch.
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