RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00850
		INDEX CODE:  102.07
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His date of rank (DOR) to the Air Force Reserve grade of major be adjusted to reflect the time he served in the Army Reserve as a major.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Applicant makes no contentions.  In support of his request, he provided a copy of his Air Force Reserve (USAFR) and Army Reserve promotion orders, and his Honorable Discharge certificate.  His complete submission, with attachments, is 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 at Exhibit B.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPB reviewed applicant's request and recommends denial.  DPB states that he was appointed captain, USAFR, on 19 Sep 96 following a break in service from the Army Reserve.  He was awarded 12 years, 3 months, and 11 days constructive credit.  This credit reflected his prior commissioned service with the Army and Army Reserve, and his experiential credit.  He did not have enough credit to warrant appointment as a major, which required a minimum 14 years constructive credit.  Appointment as a captain required 7 years constructive credit and the additional 5 years, 3 months and 11 days was credited to his DOR (8 Jun 91).  He was awarded credit for his prior service.  Policy prohibits counting credit more than once in determining service credit.  The DPB evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 26 Apr 02 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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 timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  After reviewing the available evidence of record it appears that his service credit has been appropriately applied and evidence has not been presented that would lead us to believe otherwise.  Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  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 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 Docket Number 02-00850 in Executive Session on 27 Jun 02, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 24 Feb 02, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, ARPC/DPB, dated 12 Apr 02.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Apr 02.