Department of the Air Force, DoD.
Notice to alter a system of records.
The Department of the Air Force proposes to alter a system of records to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
The proposed action will be effective on December 12, 2008 unless comments are received that would result in a contrary determination.
Send comments to the Air Force Privacy Act Officer, Office of Warfighting Integration and Chief Information Officer, SAF/XCX, 1800 Air Force Pentagon, Suite 220, Washington, DC 20330–1800.
Mr. Kenneth Brodie at (703) 696–7557.
The Department of the Air Force's notices for systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the
The proposed systems reports, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the Privacy Act, were submitted on October 24, 2008, to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix I to OMB Circular No. A–130, “Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,” dated February 8, 1996, (February 20, 1996, 61 FR 6427).
Military Records Processed by the Air Force Correction Board (May 7, 1999, 64 FR 24605).
Delete entry and replace with “Air Force Correction Board Records.”
Delete entry and replace with “Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, 1535 Command Drive, Andrews Air Force Base, MD 20762–7002 and the Washington National Records Center, 4205 Suitland Road, Suitland, MD 20409–8001.”
Delete entry and replace with “All members or former members of the Air Force; Army Air Forces, Air Corps, United States Army; Air Service, United States Navy; and Aviation Section, Signal Corps, United States Army, who have applied to the Air Force Board for the Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR), Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council (SAFPC), or Air Force Civilians applying to the Air Force Civilian Appellate Review Office (AFCARO).”
Delete entry and replace with “Individual's name, Social Security Number (SSN), case number, applications for correction of military records, applications to the PDBR, Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council (SAFPC) or civilian complaints processed by the Department of the Air Force AFCARO with supporting evidence, staff advisory opinions and final determinations.”
Delete entry and replace with “10 U.S.C. 8013, Secretary of the Air Force; 10 U.S.C. 1554a, DoD Disability Review Board and E.O. 9397 (SSN).”
Delete entry and replace with “To review applications for correction of military records to determine the existence of an error or injustice, to review disability ratings for medical separations and, when appropriate,
Additionally, to review and make determinations of cases boarded by the SAFPC and complaints processed by AFCARO.”
Delete entry and replace with “Maintained in file folders and electronic storage media.”
Delete entry and replace with “By name and Case Number.”
Delete entry and replace with “Paper and electronic records are accessed by person(s) responsible for servicing the record system in performance of their official duties and by authorized personnel who are properly screened and cleared for need-to-know. Records are stored in locked rooms and cabinets. Electronic records are additionally password protected. A record of access by identity is recorded and retrievable.”
Delete entry and replace with “Executive Secretary, Air Force Review Boards Agency, 1535 Command Drive, Andrews Air Force Base, MD 20762–7002.”
Delete entry and replace with “Individual seeking to determine whether this system of records contains information on themselves should address inquiries to the Executive Secretary, Air Force Board for the Correction of Military Records, 1535 Command Drive, Andrews Air Force Base, MD 20762–7002.
Request must provide applicant's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), and docket number (if known/applicable).”
Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking to access records about themselves contained in this system should address requests to the Executive Secretary, Air Force Review Boards Agency, Headquarters, United States Air Force, 1535 Command Drive, Andrews Air Force Base, MD 20762–7002.
Request must provide applicant's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), and docket number (if known/applicable).”
Delete entry and replace with “The Air Force rules for accessing records and for contesting and appealing initial agency determinations are published in Air Force Instruction 33–332, Privacy Act Program; 32 CFR part 806b; or may be obtained from the system manager.”
Delete entry and replace with “Information is obtained from applicants, forms, Air Force offices and/or other Government agencies.”
Air Force Correction Board Records.
Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, 1535 Command Drive, Andrews Air Force Base, MD 20762–7002 and the Washington National Records Center, 4205 Suitland Road, Suitland, MD 20409–8001.
All members or former members of the Air Force; Army Air Forces, Air Corps, United States Army; Air Service, United States Navy; and Aviation Section, Signal Corps, United States Army, who have applied to the Air Force Board for the Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR), Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council (SAFPC), or Air Force Civilians applying to the Air Force Civilian Appellate Review Office (AFCARO).
Individual's name, Social Security Number (SSN), case number, applications for correction of military records, applications to the PDBR, Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council (SAFPC) or civilian complaints processed by the Department of the Air Force AFCARO with supporting evidence, staff advisory opinions and final determinations.
10 U.S.C. 8013, Secretary of the Air Force; 10 U.S.C. 1554a, DoD Disability Review Board and E.O. 9397 (SSN).
To review applications for correction of military records to determine the existence of an error or injustice, to review disability ratings for medical separations and, when appropriate, make recommendations to the Secretary of the Air Force and other Service Secretaries. Additionally, to review and make determinations of cases boarded by the SAFPC and complaints processed by AFCARO.
In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
The “Blanket Routine Uses” published at the beginning of the Air Force's compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.
Maintained in file folders and electronic storage media.
By name and Case Number.
Paper and electronic records are accessed by person(s) responsible for servicing the record system in performance of their official duties and by authorized personnel who are properly screened and cleared for need-to-know. Records are stored in locked rooms and cabinets. Electronic records are additionally password protected. A record of access by identity is recorded and retrievable.
Case files are maintained for 75 years then destroyed. Records are destroyed by tearing into pieces, shredding, pulping, macerating or burning.
Executive Secretary, Air Force Review Boards Agency, 1535 Command Drive, Andrews Air Force Base, MD 20762–7002.
Individual seeking to determine whether this system of records contains information on themselves should address inquiries to the Executive Secretary, Air Force Board for the Correction of Military Records, 1535 Command Drive, Andrews Air Force Base, MD 20762–7002.
Request must provide applicant's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), and docket number (if known/applicable).
Individuals seeking to access records about themselves contained in this system should address requests to the Executive Secretary, Air Force Review Boards Agency, Headquarters, United States Air Force, 1535 Command Drive, Andrews Air Force Base, MD 20762–7002.
Request must provide applicant's full name, Social Security Number (SSN), and docket number (if known/applicable).
The Air Force rules for accessing records and for contesting and appealing initial agency determinations are published in Air Force Instruction 33–332, Privacy Act Program; 32 CFR part 806b; or may be obtained from the system manager.
Information is obtained from applicants, forms, Air Force offices and/or other Government agencies.
None.