RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-03303 

 INDEX CODE: 100.03 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His two-year Active Duty Service Commitment (ADSC) incurred for 
promotion to master sergeant (E-7) be removed from his records. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was never briefed, nor signed a statement acknowledging an 
ADSC. He was totally unaware that he had an ADSC or that he had 
to sign for one. 

 

The applicant does not provide any supporting documentation with 
his appeal. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

According to the Military Personnel Database, the applicant is 
currently serving on active duty in the Regular Air Force in the 
grade of master sergeant with a date of rank of 1 January 2007. 
He has a Total Active Federal Military Service Date of 4 June 
1987 and a projected date of separation of 7 August 2010. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPS recommends denying the applicant’s request. DPS states 
the applicant was promoted to the rank of master sergeant on 
1 January 2007. The ADSC for senior noncommissioned officer 
promotions is an automatic update within a member’s personnel 
records. The applicant’s ADSC date was updated to 31 December 
2008. Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2107, Table 1.1, rule 9, 
lists the ADSC for promotion to master sergeant as a two-year 
commitment. AFI 36-2107, paragraph 1.3.1, indicates “Failure to 
complete an Air Force Form 63 (or other prescribed documentation) 
does not relieve the member of the ADSC.” It is the ADSC-



incurring event and not the signed statement of acknowledgement 
that consummates the ADSC. 

 

DPS indicates the applicant may request a waiver of his ADSC in 
conjunction with retirement in accordance with AFI 36-3203, or as 
an exception to policy if he wishes to retire from the Air Force 
prior to completing his ADSC. 

 

The AFPC/DPS evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 26 September 2008, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was 
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit C). 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 timely filed. 

 

3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or an 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. 
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 this application in 
Executive Session on 13 November 2008, under the provisions of 
AFI 36-2603: 

 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection 
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-03303: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Aug 08. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPS, not dated, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Sep 08. 

 


 Panel Chair