DAFI36-2603 — Air Force Board For Correction Of Military Records (afbcmr)

DAFI36-2603 governs Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records procedures, applications, and review of military record errors or injustices.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-2603
  • Title: AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS (AFBCMR)
  • Date: 2022-10-04

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It explains how applicants seek correction of military records and how the AFBCMR evaluates applications, evidence, hearings, and recommended actions. It also addresses Board membership, mandatory training curricula, electronic filing, and higher-level review of specific discharge upgrade requests.

Applies to: This publication applies to the Department of the Air Force (DAF) to include members of the Regular Air Force, the United States Space Force (USSF), the Air National Guard, and the Air Force Reserve.

Topics covered

  • Military record corrections
  • AFBCMR applications
  • Board membership requirements
  • Evidence and hearings
  • Reprisal recommendations
  • Discharge upgrade appeals
  • Electronic filing

Questions and answers

What can the Secretary of the Air Force correct?

In accordance with Title 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 1552, Correction of military records: claims incident thereto, the SecAF is authorized to correct any military record of the DAF when the SecAF considers it necessary to correct an error or remove an injustice.

How many members constitute an AFBCMR quorum?

Three members constitute a quorum of the Board.

Can an AFBCMR applicant request a hearing?

Applicants may request a hearing; however the decision to grant a hearing is at the sole discretion of the Board.

What does the AFBCMR do when it finds an error or injustice?

In appropriate cases, it recommends correction of military records to remove an error or injustice.

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