RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-02052
		INDEX CODE:  135.02

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded military credit, in the form of 115 points, for completing technical training at Brooks AFB, TX during the period 12 July 1999 through 3 November 1999.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He has always felt that he should have been awarded points for the time he was at military training.  He contends also that because of the training he attended he missed several drill (Unit Training Assemblies - UTA’s) periods.

In support of his appeal, the applicant has provided copies of the special order that ordered him to attend the training, diplomas from the particular class he attended, and a copy of his Point Credit History/Summary.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant, currently a 1st Lieutenant, is serving as an Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Reservist with the Air Force Reserve (AFRES) at Nellis AFB, Nevada.  In July 1999, he was ordered to attend military training for Bioenvironmental Engineering.  He attended the training as an Air National Guard Technician from 12 July 1999 through 3 November 1999.  He has over 13 years of combined active and reserve service both enlisted and commissioned.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPP reviewed this application and recommended denial.  DPP states that the applicant attended the school in a civilian (Air National Guard Technician) status that precluded him from receiving federal compensation from two sources for the same time period.  DPP provides clarification by noting that the applicant did not qualify for points for the training for two reasons: One, he would be in a dual federal status on the same days and two, he would be receiving dual compensation for the same period of work.

ARPC/DPP’s complete 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 11 July 2003 for review and comment within 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 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 their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  The applicant simply cannot receive compensation (points or pay), from two Federal sources for the same effort.  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 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-02052 in Executive Session on 19 August 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 Jun 2003, w/atchs. 
    Exhibit B.  Letter, ARPC/DPP, dated 7 Jul 03.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jul 03.