RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-02524
		INDEX CODE:  102.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect he was tendered a Regular Air Force appointment as an exception to policy.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He previously received a Regular commission.  He finished his Air Force commitment and was honorably discharged.  He has returned to active duty with a Reserve commission.  He is requesting he be tendered a Regular commission so that he can continue his Air Force career past 20 years of active service.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provided a statement of support, copies of his separation documents, and other documents associated with the matter under review. 

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant’s available military personnel records indicate he was voluntarily ordered to extended active duty on 14 Nov 85.  He was honorably discharged 13 May 00 in the grade of major.  He was credited with 14 years and 6 months of active service.  He was subsequently appointed as an officer in the Air Force Reserve.

He was voluntarily ordered to extended active duty on 26 Jan 04.  Information extracted from the Personnel Data System (PDS) indicates he is currently serving on active duty in the grade of lieutenant colonel, with a current grade date of rank of 4 Sep 03.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPOO indicated that based on the applicant’s situation and information provided by the applicant and his commander, they recommend approval of the applicant’s request for a Regular Air Force appointment.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPPPOO evaluation is at Exhibit .

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 24 Sep 04 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit ).

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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.  Having carefully reviewed this application, a majority of the Board agrees with the recommendation of AFPC/DPPPOO that the applicant should be tendered a Regular Air Force appointment.  The majority notes the applicant is serving on active duty in a critically manned career field and desires to continue to serve beyond 20 years of service.  His retention is strongly supported by his commander.  In view of the above, and since it appears he will not have an opportunity to be offered a Regular Air Force appointment prior to his retirement date, the majority agrees with AFPC/DPPPOO that it would be in the best interest of the Air Force to retain the applicant on active duty beyond 20 years of active service.  Therefore, the majority recommends the applicant’s records be corrected to reflect he was tendered a Regular Air Force appointment, as an exception to policy.

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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.  Competent authority approved his request for a Regular Air Force appointment as an exception to policy and action be initiated to obtain Senate confirmation.

	b.  Upon Senate confirmation, he be tendered a Regular Air Force appointment.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004-02524 in Executive Session on 13 Oct 04, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

By a majority vote, the Board voted to correct the records, as recommended.  Ms. XXXXXX voted to deny relief but did not desire to submit a minority report.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 4 Aug 04, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPOO, dated 20 Sep 04.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Sep 04.

AFBCMR BC-2004-02524

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 , be corrected to show that:

		a.  Competent authority approved his request for a Regular Air Force appointment as an exception to policy and action be initiated to obtain Senate confirmation.

		b.  Upon Senate confirmation, he be tendered a Regular Air Force appointment.