RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01525
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Narrative Reason for Separation be corrected to reflect
Convenience of Government or Reduction in Force, instead of
Completion of Required Active Service.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was authorized for separation under the force shaping program
for Fiscal Year 2004. He was told that he would have full
veteran benefit entitlements under this program. However,
because his narrative reason for separation is not correct, he
is being denied certain benefits from the Department of Veterans
Affairs (DVA).
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on
3 Sep 02.
On 15 May 04, the applicant was honorably discharged and issued
a narrative reason for separation of, Completion of Required
Active Service and was credited with 1 year, 8 months, and
13 days of active service.
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/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice in the processing of the applicants
discharge. In addition, the applicant has not submitted a
timely application. The applicant submitted a request for
separation under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative
Separation of Airmen, Miscellaneous Reasons, which was approved
by his commander. Individual programs fell under the overall
umbrella of the Force Shaping Program. Separate programs call
for separate criteria. Individuals, like the applicant, who
applied to separate prior to fulfilling their Active Duty
Service Commitment (ADSC) would have been required to
voluntarily apply under Miscellaneous/General Reasons
provisions. On the other hand, personnel who chose not to
separate under one of the voluntary programs, but remained in
the Air Force, met a force Shaping Board. If they were selected
for involuntary separation as a result of the Board, they were
given the Reduction in Force narrative reason for separation on
the DD Form 214. The applicants SPD code and narrative reason
for separation are correct as reflected on his DD Form 214 and
were issued as a result of his voluntary request to separate
from active duty.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR 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 4 Aug 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 timely not 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 an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicants 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
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion
the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find
no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.
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.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-01525 in Executive Session on 18 Dec 2014, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Apr 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 18 Apr 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Aug 14.
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