INDEX CODE:  131.05

BC-2005-00050

MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR

SUBJECT:  

	Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice.  Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36‑2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying Memorandum for the Chief of Staff signed by the Executive Director of the Board or his designee.

	Members of the Board considered this application on 10 November 2005.

								
								Panel Chair

Attachment:
Ltr, ANG/DPFOC, dtd 17 Oct 05,
w/atch

AFBCMR 
1535 Command Drive
EE Wing, 3rd Floor
Andrews AFB, MD 20762-7002

	Your application to the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records, AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2005-00050, has been finalized.

	The Board determined that the military records should be corrected as set forth in the attached copy of a Memorandum for the Chief of Staff United States Air Force.  The office responsible for making the correction(s) will inform you when your records have been changed.

	After correction, the records will be reviewed to determine if you are entitled to any monetary benefits as a result of the correction of records.  This determination is made by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS-DE), Denver, Colorado, and involves the assembly and careful checking of finance records.  It may also be necessary for the DFAS-DE to communicate directly with you to obtain additional information to ensure the proper settlement of your claim.   Because of the number and complexity of claims workload, you should expect some delay.  We assure you, however, that every effort will be made to conclude this matter at the earliest practical date.

                                   Sincerely

                                   
                                   Chief Examiner
                                   Air Force Board for Correction
                                   of Military Records

Attachments:
1.  Record of Proceedings
2.  Copy of Directive

cc:
DFAS-DE

BC-2005-00050

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code and Air Force Instruction 36-2603, and having assured compliance with the provisions of the above regulation, the decision of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records is announced, and it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to, be corrected to show that he was promoted to the grade of senior airman with a date of rank of 30 November 2001, rather than 4 April 2004.

                                
                                Chief Examiner
                                Air Force Board for Correction
                                of Military Records