RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-03959
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  YES


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from 
Active Duty, be changed to reflect the following:
	Block 11, Primary Specialty: 13S2C, Intercontinental 
Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Combat Crew CD, 4months; 
	K13S2C, ICBM, Combat Crew Instructor CD, 8 months; 
	13S3C, ICBM, Combat Crew CC, 3 months; 
	13S3C, ICBM Combat Crew CC Squadron Command Post, 5 months; 
	13S3C, ICBM Combat Crew Flight Commander, 1 year and 
1 month; 
	X13S3C, Airborne Launch Control System (ALCS) 
Officer/Intelligence Planner, 1 year and 10 months; 
	X13SC, ALCS Officer and Intelligence Planner Instructor, 
5 months;
	X13SC3, Senior ALCS Officer and Intelligence Planner, 
4months. 
	Block 13, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and 
Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, to add the Meritorious 
Service Medal with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (MSM w/1BOLC) 
(Administratively corrected);
		Block 14, Military Education, to add Air Force Nuclear 
Fundamentals (Nuc 2000), Mar 2012; Ballistic Missile Defense 
System (BMDS), Fundamentals, Apr 2011 (Will be administratively 
corrected);
		Block 14, Military Education, to add the Space and Missile 
Intelligence Formal Training, Sep 2011;
		Block 16b [sic], Commissioned Through ROTC Scholarship, to 
reflect “Yes” (Will be administratively corrected).
2.  Her gap in service between her Date of Separation (DOS) and 
her entry into the Air Force Reserves (AFR) be eliminated.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Her DD Form 214 is inaccurate and missing key information from 
her Air Force career.  She called the Air Force Personnel Center 
(AFPC) help desk regarding her concerns and was informed her DD 
Form 214 would be verified against her records and not to worry 
about it. 
Her gap in service is through no fault of her own and will have 
significant implications to her career.  She was assured by her 
Reserve Recruiter there would be no break in service. 
In support of her requests, the applicant provides copies of her 
DD Form 214; AF Form 1056, Air Force Reserve Officer Training 
Corps (AFROTC) Contract; AF Forms 707, Officer Performance 
Reports; ARPC IMT 92, Appointment Order and various other 
documents associated with her appeal.  
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 19 Sep 05, the applicant was commissioned in the Regular Air 
Force.

On 27 Feb 14, AFPC/DPSIT notified the applicant that based on a 
review of her personnel records, they were able to verify she 
completed the Air Force Nuclear Management Fundamentals on 
16 Mar 12, and BMDS Fundamentals on 22 Apr 11.  DPSOY will 
administratively correct the applicant’s records to reflect 
these courses.  

According to an SAF/MRBR Action Request, dated 31 Jul 14, the 
applicant’s DD Form 214, Block 15b, Commissioned through ROTC 
Scholarship, will be administratively corrected to reflect 
“Yes.” 


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

DPSIT recommends denial of the applicant’s request to add the 
Space and Missile Intelligence Formal Training course to her DD 
Form 214.  The applicant did not provide any supporting 
documentation to verify she completed the course.  

The applicant may submit additional documentation for 
reconsideration. 

The complete DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPSIC makes no recommendation regarding the applicant’s 
request to change her DD Form 214, block 11, Primary Specialty.  
The Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for the DD Form 214, 
using the regulatory guidance for the DD Form 214 content at the 
time of the applicant’s separation, should determine which Air 
Force Specialty Code (AFSC), title (AFSC title or individual 
duty title) and periods of service are correct for inclusion in 
block 11 of the DD Form 214 

The applicant’s DD Form 214, block 11, Primary Specialty, issued 
in conjunction with her 26 Jul 13, separation reflects AFSCs 
X13S3C (Nonrated Aircrew, Space and Missile Ops); 13S3C and 
13S2C  (Missile Combat Crew and Space and Missile Ops, Missile 
Combat Crew) respectively.  As of 30 Apr 13, these AFSCs were no 
longer valid because they were converted to Air Force Specialty 
13N (with the respective prefixes and qualification levels) 
effective 1 May 13.  Therefore, the applicant’s awarded AFSCs, 
provided she remained qualified to hold them at the time of 
separation would have been 13N3 (Nuclear and Missile 
Operations); K13N3 (Instructor, Nuclear and Missile Operations); 
and X13N3 (Nonrated Aircrew, Nuclear and Missile Operations).   

A Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) report dated 14 May 
13, reflects a primary AFSC of 13N3 and secondary AFSC of K13N3.  
No other awarded AFSC were identified.  

The complete DPSIC evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

AFPC/DPSID states the applicant’s record has been corrected to 
reflect the MSM w/1BOLC.  

The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit E.

AFPC/DPSIC recommends denial of the applicant’s request to 
change her DD Form 214, block 11, Primary Specialty as 
requested.  These AFSCs are no longer valid as of 30 Apr 13 and 
should not have been incorporated in the DD Form 214 resulting 
from her 26 Jul 13 separation. These AFSCs (to include personnel 
and manpower authorizations) were converted to Air Force 
Specialty 13NX effective 1 May 13.  As such, the old AFSCs were 
ineligible for incorporation in the DD Form 214 issued in 
conjunction with her 26 Jul 13 separation.

AFI 36-3203, Separation Documents, table 4, “How to Prepare the 
DD From 214,” Rule 14, Item 11, Primary Specialty states “enter 
the primary AFSC (PAFSC) and all additional AFSCs in which the 
member served for 1 year or more, during member’s continuous 
active  military service.  In each AFSC, show the highest skill 
level in which the member performed duties.  For each AFSC give 
the AFSC title (not duty title) with the years and months of 
service.”  In addition, the DD Form 214 Personnel Services 
Delivery Guide further refines the use of multiple variations of 
the same AFSC with “if the airman performed duty in the same 
AFSC with multiple shred outs (i.e. X11S4X and Y11S4Y) only the 
base specialty is included on the DD Form 214 (in this example, 
11S4).”
Her DD Form 214, block 11 should only reflect AFSC 13N3, Nuclear 
and Missile Operations, 7 years and 10 months.

The complete DPSIC evaluation is at Exhibit F.

ARPC/DPA recommends approval of the applicant’s request to 
remove her break in service.  Current policies do not allow for 
backdating oaths; however, SAF/GCM and the AFBCMR have 
determined the Board has the authority to adjust the DOS for 
these officers to prevent a break in service.  OSD General 
Counsel (GC) determined the appointment date is the date the OSD 
approved the appointment or the date the oath was administered, 
whichever is later.  

On 11 Mar 13, the applicant’s name was scrolled and on 26 Jul 
13, she was discharged from the Air Force in the grade of 
captain.  In addition, on 31 Jul 13, her appointment was 
approved by OSD and she accepted a commission in the Reserve of 
the Air Force Reserves.

ARPC found no administrative error and concludes the break in 
service was at no fault of the applicant.  The applicant’s 
appointment order, PC-00017, dated 9 October 2013, was issued 
IAW AFI 36-2005, Appointment in Commissioned Grades and 
Designation and Assignment in Professional Categories – Reserve 
of the Air Force and United States Air Force. 

The complete DPA evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit G.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 1 Aug 14, for review and comment within 30 days.  
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit H).


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 to warrant 
changing the applicant’s DD Form 214, Block 14, to add the Space 
and Missile Intelligence Formal Training course or to change 
block 11 as requested.  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 DPSIT and adopt 
its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that 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.

4.  Notwithstanding the above, sufficient relevant evidence has 
been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or 
injustice to warrant removing the applicant’s break in service 
and to correct her DD Form 214, block 11, to reflect AFSC 13N3, 
Nuclear and Missile Operations for 7 years and 10 months.  
Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the 
recommendation of the DPA and DPSIC and adopt the rationale 
expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has 
been the victim of either an error or an injustice.  We also 
concur with the administrative corrections noted above.  
Accordingly, we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected 
to the extent indicated below. 

5.  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 issues involved.  
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered.


THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that 

		a.  Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge 
from Active Duty, issued in conjunction with her 26 July 2013, 
separation be amended in Block 11, Primary Specialty, to reflect 
13N3, Nuclear and Missile Operations, 7 years and 10 months. 

b.  She was not discharged from the Air Force on 26 July 
2013, but was continued on active duty until 30 July 2013, on 
which date she was discharged from active duty.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-03959 in Executive Session on 2 Feb 15, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member





All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The 
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-03959 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 Aug 13 and 22 Oct 13, 
	            w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter AFPC/DPSIT, dated 25 Apr 13.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIC, dated 12 Sep 13.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 2 Jan 14, w/atch.
	Exhibit F.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIC, dated 12 May 14.
	Exhibit G.  Letter, AFPC/DPA, dated 2 Jun 14, w/atch.
	Exhibit H.  Letter, SAF/MRBRA, dated 1 Aug 14.