RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01554
		INDEX CODE:  131.05

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect his grade as a senior airman (E-4) with the effective date of rank of 4 March 1997 and pay date of 4 March 1994.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) is showing 27 July 1994 as his pay date and 9 November 2001 as his date of rank, which is incorrect.  His DD Form 214 reflects his date entered active duty as 4 March 1994 and his date of rank as 4 March 1997.

In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his DD Form 214.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 4 March 1994 in the grade of airman basic (E-1) for a period of four years.  He was progressively promoted to the grade of senior airman (E-4), with an effective date and date of rank of 4 March 1997.  The applicant was released from active duty and transferred to the Air Force Reserve in the grade of senior airman (E-4) on 3 March 1998 under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (completion of required active service).  At the time of applicant’s separation from active duty on 3 March 1998, the effective date of his pay grade was 4 March 1997.  On 4 March 1998, the applicant enlisted in the Reserve of the Air Force and was honorably discharged from the Air Force Reserve on 15 December 2001 for completion of service.  Applicant had a break-in-service from 15 December 2001 to 9 May 2002, when he enlistment in the Regular Air Force in the grade of E-4 for a period of six years.

Information extracted from MilPDS reveals the applicant’s E-4 Date of Rank (DOR) as 9 November 2001 and his pay date as 27 July 1994.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPAOR recommends the application be denied.  DPPAOR states that, upon entry to active duty, a Date of Rank (DOR) computation was created in accordance with AFI 36-2604 and his pay date was adjusted in accordance with DoDFMR 7000, 14-R, Volume 7A.  Based on the governing directives, the applicant’s DOR and pay date were computed correctly.  However, if the decision is to grant the relief sought, the record should be corrected to show applicant’s DOR as 4 March 1997 and his pay date changed to 4 March 1994.  The HQ AFPC/DPPAOR evaluation, with attachments, 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 applicant on 30 May 2003 for review and response.  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.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of 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 office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden that he has suffered either an error or an injustice.  In view of the above and absent 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 this application in Executive Session on 31 July 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-01554.

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 22 Apr 03, w/atch.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAOR, dated 20 May 03.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 May 04.

                                   Acting Panel Chair