RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-00750
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		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be credited with a good year for retirement during the period of 4 March 1990 through 3 March 1991.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

During this period he was at the police academy and was unable to perform all the necessary training with his unit.  He did on occasion keep in touch with his unit and spent time at the unit keeping up with some requirements, but did not think to receive credit for this time.

In support of his application, the applicant provided a copy of AF Form 526, ANG/USAFR Point Credit Summary and a copy of AF Form 2096, Classification/On-The-Job Training Action.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Air Force Reserves on 2 August 1983 and currently serves in the grade of technical sergeant.  He was removed from upgrade training to attend the Michigan State Police Academy on 28 February 1990.  He completed the Academy and re-entered his training on 9 June 1990.  He accumulated 48 points for retirement year 4 March 1990 to 3 March 1991 and has a total of 17 years, 7 months and 2 days of total service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPM recommends disapproval and states that the applicant should not receive points for the time he did not participate.  He had sufficient time to obtain the required points needed for a satisfactory year towards retirement.  On 28 February 1990, he was removed from upgrade training to attend the Michigan State Police Academy.  On 9 June 1990, he re-entered his training after completion of the Academy thus giving him nine months in which to gain the required points during the year he is requesting points be added.

A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachments, is 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 2 April 2004 for review and response.  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 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.  After reviewing the evidence of record, we are not persuaded that the applicant’s records are in error or that he has been the victim of an injustice.  His contentions are noted; however, in our opinion, the detailed comments provided by the appropriate Air Force office adequately address those allegations.  Therefore, we agree with opinion and recommendation of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for the 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 BC-2004-00750 in Executive Session on 25 May 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 3 Mar 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Letter, AFRC/DPM, dated 25 Mar 04, w/atchs.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Apr 04.