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AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03112
Original file (BC-2011-03112.txt) Auto-classification: Approved
 

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03112 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He be issued DD Forms 256, Honorable Discharge Certificates, for 
all periods of his enlistments that resulted in discharges for 
the purpose of immediate reenlistments. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He received favorable responses on his other requests from the 
offices of primary responsibility (OPRs) and is very pleased. 
However, he did not receive a favorable response from AFPC/DPSOY 
and believes that their reference to the Air Force Instructions 
is incorrect or is not in compliance with higher authority 
mandates under Federal Statutes and DoD Instruction, clearly 
indicate the Services have the option of issuing a DD Form 214 to 
members discharged from the purpose of immediate reenlistment. 
The same language is also clear that Services not providing a DD 
Form 214 will provide a DD Form 256. The text does not provide 
for options or place time constraints with regard to issuing a DD 
Forms 256. 

 

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant’s case was administratively closed on 24 Feb 12; 
however, in a letter dated 12 Jun 12, he requested his case be 
reopened for the Board to consider issuing him a DD Form 256. 

 

AFPC/DPSOY made the following administrative corrections to the 
applicant’s DD Form 214: 

 

 a. Block 11 – 9J000 was removed. 

 b. Block 12c/12e – Adjusted lost time. 

 c. Block 13 – Added Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Southern 
Watch). 

 d. Block 14 – All other courses were added. 


 e. Block 18 – Added reissue statement, adjusted continuous 
service dates. 

 

In a letter to the applicant, dated 26 Jan 12, DPSOY states, 
“Based on AFI 36-3202 (see attached) a 256AF is provided if there 
is more than 24 hours of previous discharge, a break in service. 
After review of your records, there is no break in service.” 

 

AFPC/DPSIDC verified that the applicant was arrested on 3 Jan 07, 
pled guilty, and received a general (under other than honorable 
conditions) discharge effective 10 Oct 08. The applicant’s 
Primary Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) was 9A200 with a Duty 
AFSC of 9J000 (Prisoner), effective 7 Jul 07. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denying the applicant’s request to have a 
DD Form 256A issued for each reenlistment. In accordance with 
the governing instructions, the Air Force does not issue 
Honorable Discharge Certificates to members who reenlist within 
24 hours of their previous discharge. Further, the policy is 
based on the provisions in DoD Instruction 1336.01, dated 20 Aug 
09, which states that issuance of the DD Form 256 for immediate 
enlistment or reenlistment is optional (at the discretion of the 
Military Service). 

 

The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The applicant reiterates his request to be issued a DD Form 256 
for all periods of enlistments that resulted in a discharge for 
the purpose of immediate reenlistment. 

 

The applicant’s complete submissions, with attachments, are at 
Exhibit E and G. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. In this 


respect, while we note the opinion and recommendation of the Air 
Force office of primary responsibility with regard to issuing a 
DD Form 256; however, it is clear that DoDI 1336.01 specifically 
states, “… Military Services not providing the DD Form 214 will 
furnish the Service member a DD Form 256, “Honorable Discharge 
Certificate,” …” In view of this and since the applicant did not 
receive DD Forms 214 in conjunction with his discharges for 
immediate reenlistment, he should be issued DD Forms 256 in 
accordance with the governing instruction for each period of 
honorable service that he was discharged for immediate 
reenlistments. Therefore, we recommend that the records be 
corrected as indicated below. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force 
relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he be issued 
Honorable Discharge certificates for his honorable discharges on 
27 March 1988, 5 March 1996, 21 January 2001, and 18 January 
2005. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-03112 in Executive Session on 16 Apr 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

, Panel Chair 

, Member 

, Member 

 

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. Due to 
the unavailability of XXX, XXX will sign as 
Acting Panel Chair. The following documentary evidence was 
considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Jul 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, Applicant, dated 12 Jun 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 12 Jul 12. 

 Exhibit E. DD Form 149, dated 26 Jul 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Aug 12. 

 Exhibit G. Letter, Applicant, dated 28 Jan 13, w/atchs. 

 
 

 Acting Panel Chair 

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