RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01562 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

She receive constructive service credit (CSC) for her Masters of 
Public Health (MPH) degree. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

She did not receive a combined Doctor of Osteopathy Medical 
(DO)/Master of Public Health (MPH) degree; she was enrolled in 
two universities simultaneously and therefore should be entitled 
to CSC for both her DO and MPH degrees. 

 

In support of her request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement, a copy of her college transcripts, and an email 
communiqué with a memorandum from Medical Accessions Branch. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of 
captain (O-3). 

 

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

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPAMF2 recommends denial noting the applicant earned four 
years of service credit for completing her DO degree. She also 
earned her MPH degree, however, in accordance with the Department 
of Defense Instruction (DODI), Medical Manpower and Personnel, 
and the Air Force Instruction, Appointment in Commissioned Grades 
and Designation and Assignment in Professional Categories -- 
Reserve of the Air Force and United States Air Force, she cannot 


receive dual credit for her MPH as the degree could not have been 
earned concurrently with her DO degree. 

 

Her service credit was computed by counting backwards four years 
from the completion of her DO degree (28 May 06) and two years 
back from the completion of her MPH (5 May 06) to prevent 
awarding overlapping credited. The timeframe for completion of 
her MPH overlaps and was earned concurrently with her DO degree 
and, as such, cannot be used as the basis for additional CSC. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPAMF2 evaluation, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluations was forwarded to the 
applicant on 17 Jun 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As 
of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit C). 

 

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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 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 the applicant has not 
been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to 
recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-01562 in Executive Session on 15 Dec 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 
 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Apr 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPAMF2, dated 31 May 11 (sic), 

 w/atchs. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Jun 11.