RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-01614
		INDEX CODE:  112.00,128.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The number of years of service be corrected and that he be paid for all the monies due to him.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant's military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force (Exhibit C). 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAOR recommended denial.  They indicated that the applicant was a member of the VARNG for the period 6 May 1952 to 22 June 1954.  Applicant only performed 15 days of active duty during the period he was in the VARNG.  The 15 days active duty were added to the active duty time performed in the U.S. Air Force for a total of 25 years, 5 months, and 6 days.  The total time spent in the ARNG was counted for pay purposes.  Members do not receive day-for-day active duty credit for computing TAFMSD AFI 36-2604, Service Dates and Dates of Rank, Table 3.  Only actual active duty served is credited towards TAFMSD.  Based on governing directives, the applicant’s number of years of service and credits are correct.  If the decision is to grant the relief sought, the record should be changed to reflect 27 years, 6 months, and 18 days active duty at time of retirement on 30 September 1980.

The evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 7 December 2001, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within thirty (30) days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 

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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.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.  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 the Air Force and adopt their 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 compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered this application on 14 February 2002 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			Panel Chair
			Member
			Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 6 June 2001, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAOR, dated 27 November 2001,
               w/atchs.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 December 2001.