RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-02833 INDEX CODE:	113.04

COUNSEL:	NONE HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
She be released from her 54-month active duty service commitment (ADSC) of 13 Jun 14.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Her ADSC be changed due to her voluntary withdrawal from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) program.

She incurred an ADSC as a result of her acceptance in a nurse anesthesia Masters Program at USUHS, and since she withdrew from the program, she does not owe an ADSC.

In support of her request, applicant provided copies of her permanent change  of station (PCS) orders, an AF IMT 475, Education/Training Report, and a notification of selection for reassignment RIP.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Information extracted from the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) indicates the applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of captain.

Applicant was selected for an AFIT-sponsored Masters Degree program in nurse anesthesia at USUHS. She signed a “Statement of Understanding” on 15 Dec 06 specific to her ADSC.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit B.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPAMN recommends denial of applicant’s request to remove her 54-month ADSC. DPAMN states in accordance with AFI 36-2107, Table 1.2., Note 1: “Members who withdraw or eliminate incur an ADSC of 2 years or the length of the training, whichever is greater, not to exceed the ADSC for program completion.”

The applicant completed a PCS to USUHS in May 07 to begin her graduate studies in nurse anesthesia. Normally, upon completion of this program, she would incur a 54-month ADSC. Her ADSC was entered into MilPDS for the projected training commitment and was not adjusted for her early withdrawal. DPAMN recommends her ADSC be changed to reflect a 2-year ADSC for her voluntary early withdrawal from training.

The complete DPAMN evaluation is at Exhibit B.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 19 Sep 08, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a response has not been received.

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 its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. We note the applicant’s ADSC has been corrected in the MilPDS to reflect
10 Jan 10, a 2-year ADSC, for her voluntary early withdrawal from an AFIT sponsored Masters Program. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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.

The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2008-02833 in Executive Session on 20 Nov 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Chair 
Member 
Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2008-02833 was considered:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 15 Jul 08, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Letter, AFPC/DPAMN, dated 25 Aug 08.
Exhibit C.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Sep 08.