RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00875
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Date of Birth (DOB) be changed in his Official Military
Personnel Record from 15 May 35 to 15 May 38.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He used the incorrect DOB to enter the Air Force. He is now a
proud 75 year old veteran on a fixed income and Veterans
Benefits would be helpful to him.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on
29 Apr 55.
On 29 May 59, the applicant was discharged with an honorable
characterization of service and was credited with 3 years, 10
months, and 22 days of active service.
According to the DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States
Report of Transfer or Discharge found in the applicants
military personnel record, the applicants DOB is reflected as
15 May 35.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIRP recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice. In accordance with Air Force
Instruction 36-3208, Military Personnel Records System, Table
A7.5, Correction of Date of Birth, Note 3 states Do not correct
records of former members unless evidence proves the date of
birth used while serving in the Air Force was erroneously
recorded. A review of the applicants records revealed he
enlisted, served, and was discharged under the DOB of 15 May
35. As this was the DOB the applicant presented for enlistment
and there was no change to his DOB during enlistment, it does
not appear to have been erroneously recorded.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIRP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 28 Jul 14 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by
this office.
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 an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the
merits of the case. While we note the comments of the Air Force
office of primary responsibility indicating that there was no
evidence presented that the applicants date of birth was
erroneously recorded, based on the documentation provided, we
find it reasonable to conclude that the applicant, as with many
in his generation, provided an incorrect date of birth so he
could serve his country, even though he was too young to legally
do so. Given this, we believe it would be an injustice for the
applicant to be deprived of benefits that his honorable service
should bestow. Therefore, we recommend the applicant's
records be corrected as indicated below.
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that his
Date of Birth (DOB), as reflected in his military personnel
records, be changed from 15 May 35 to read 15 May 38.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-00875 in Executive Session on 22 Jan 15, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-00875 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Feb 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIRP, dated 20 Mar 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Jul 14.
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