RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01372
		INDEX CODE:  135.02

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be credited with an additional four points during Retirement Year Ending (RYE) 29 Jan 03.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was told when he became an individual mobilization augmentee (IMA) that his retention/retirement (R/R) date was 5 Dec and that he needed to earn 50 points between 5 Dec and 4 Dec to have a “good year.”  At some point his records were audited and his R/R date was changed to 30 Jan, but he was never notified of the change.  If he had been notified, he would have made sure that he had the required points during his new R/R date of 30 Jan.

In support of his appeal, applicant submitted copies of his AF Forms 40a documenting training he completed on 14 Dec 01 and 23 Jan 02, and a copy of his assignment order (RO DA-02930) reflecting his R/R Date as 5 Dec.

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Based on available records, applicant was commissioned in the Reserve of the Air Force as a second lieutenant on 4 May 89.  His total federal commissioned service date/total years service date (TFCSD/TYSD) is 4 May 89.  Applicant entered the IMA program on 15 Dec 2000.  He was reassigned from HQ ACC/FM to HQ AETC/FMFM on 18 Apr 01, his assignment order (RO DA-02930) reflected his R/R date as 5 Dec.  

He is currently serving in the grade of major, having been promoted to that grade, effective 1 Oct 01.  

During Retirement Year Ending 29 Jan 03, he was credited with 12 active duty (AD) points, 20 inactive duty (IDT) points, and 15 membership points, for a total of 47 total and retirement points, and an unsatisfactory year of participation.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ ARPC/DPP reviewed this application and recommended denial.  The applicant entered the IMA program on 15 Dec 00, and scheduled his training based on an erroneous R/R date as indicated on his Reserve order.  The order reflected his R/R date as 5 Dec.

The applicant’s service history was audited on 21 May 02.  In accordance with Air Force Manual 36-8001, Reserve Personnel Participation and Training Procedures, Table 2.4, his R/R date was established as 30 Jan, the date he initially entered into military service.  The record shows a change of R/R date memorandum was sent to the applicant on 3 Jun 02.  An AF Form 526, ANG/USAFR Point Credit Summary, prepared 20 Jun 02, was also sent to the applicant, reflecting the correct R/R date and an unsatisfactory year of federal service for RYE 29 Jan 02.

The applicant was notified, by two separate letters to his present address of his R/R date change.  The R/R date change occurred seven months prior to the closeout of his new retirement year.  The period of time required to complete a satisfactory year of service was extended by over one and one-half months, from 4 Dec 02 to 29 Jan 03.  The applicant did not participate in Dec 02 or Jan 03.

A complete copy of the 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 16 May 03 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).

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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 error or injustice. After careful consideration of the evidence of record and that provided by the applicant, it appears that the applicant scheduled his training based on an erroneous retention/retirement (R/R) date of 5 Dec, which was reflected on his Reserve assignment order.  After an audit of his records, HQ ARPC established his R/R date as 30 January, the date he initially entered into uniform service.  The Air Force record shows a change of R/R date memorandum was sent to the applicant; nevertheless, we cannot determine with any certainty if the applicant was aware of the change to his R/R date.  Therefore, we recommend that three inactive duty points received in Retirement Year Ending (RYE) 29 January 2002 be transferred to RYE 29 January 2003.  This recommendation will provide the applicant a satisfactory year of service for Retirement Year Ending 29 January 2003.  Accordingly, we recommend that the applicant’s records be corrected as 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:

	a.  He was credited with 21 inactive duty training (IDT) points rather than 24 IDT points during the Retirement Year Ending 29 January 2002, resulting in 36 total and retirement points rather 39 points.

	b.  He was awarded three additional IDT points during the Retirement Year Ending 29 January 2003, resulting in 50 total and retirement points and a year of satisfactory Federal service.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-01372 in Executive Session on 2 July 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

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

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 17 Apr 03, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ ARPC/DPP, dated 8 May 03, w/atchs.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 May 03.

                                   

AFBCMR BC-2003-01372

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of 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 APPLICANT be corrected to show that:

		a.  He was credited with 21 inactive duty training (IDT) points rather than 24 IDT points during Retirement Year Ending 29 January 2002, resulting in 36 total and retirement points rather 39 points.

		b.  He was awarded three additional IDT points during the Retirement Year Ending 29 January 2003, resulting in 50 total and retirement points and a year of satisfactory Federal service.