RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-00314
		INDEX CODE:  121.03

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The 21 days of leave he used when he made a permanent change of station (PCS) to Soto Cano AB, Honduras be restored.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

When he was preparing to leave Minot AFB, ND his passport was not ready.  The technician at the passport office told him he could still go on leave and that his passport would be forwarded to his leave address.  He used 21 days of leave while waiting for his passport.  In support of his application, he submits a memorandum from the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) Commander.

Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

During the time in period in question, the applicant was assigned to Minot AFB, ND.  He went PCS to Soto Cano AB, Honduras.  He departed  Minot AFB on 23 March 2002 and arrived in Honduras on 30 April 2002.  He used 35 days of leave.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSFM states AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, para 6.19, states the Financial Services’ Office (FSO) computes leave or authorized absences in excess of allowed travel time, permissive temporary duty (PTDY), and proceed time, if applicable.  The 

applicant was not present for duty or TDY during this timeframe.  The FSO correctly charged the applicant 35 days of leave.  Furthermore, the Minot MPF has taken steps to reeducate their passport agent to prevent any future occurrences of this type.  Based on the information provided they recommend the applicant’s request to have his leave restored by denied.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 1 Jun 01, for review and response.  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 timely filed.

3.	Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  After reviewing the evidence of record, we are persuaded that the applicant was miscounseled concerning going on leave prior to his PCSing.  He was instructed that since his passport was not ready to go on leave and that his passport would be forwarded to his leave address.  Based on the fact that was misinformed by the MPF technician, we recommend his records be corrected to the extent indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that 21 days of leave were added to his leave account commencing 1 October 2003.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-00314 in Executive Session on 3 September 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				Panel Chair
				Member
				Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 15 Jan 03, w/atchs. 
    Exhibit B.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSFM, dated 17 Jun 03.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Jun 03.

								
								Panel Chair

AFBCMR BC- BC-2003-00314
INDEX CODE:  110.00

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction for Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116) it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to   XXXXX , be corrected to show that 21 days of leave were added to his leave account commencing 1 October 2003.

					
					Director
					Air Force Review Boards Agency