RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03555 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, be corrected to amend Block 16, Days Accrued Leave Paid, to reflect “60” rather than “0.” ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He sold back 60 days of leave when he retired. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant served in the Regular Air Force in the grade of colonel (O-6) during the matter under review. On 1 Jun 13, the applicant retired from the Regular Air Force. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends approval to update Block 16 of the applicant’s DD Form 214 to reflect he sold 60 days of accrued leave. The applicant’s Master Military Pay Account (MMPA) reflects he sold back 60 days of leave on 20 Jun 13. He took appropriate action to sell the maximum 60 days of leave prior to retiring from active duty. Title 37, U.S.C., Section 501, is the authority for payment for accrued leave upon reenlistment, retirement, separation under honorable conditions, or death. Service members are limited to payment for 60 days of accrued leave during their military career. A military career includes former service in enlisted or officer status. Cumulative payment for accrued leave as an enlisted member, officer, or both cannot exceed 60 days. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 30 Apr 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. ________________________________________________________________ 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 an error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case and 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 been the victim of an error or injustice. We further note that the Air Force OPRs have determined the applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, should be corrected administratively to reflect he was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal (DSSM) and that he received a complete dental examination and treatment prior to his retirement. Therefore, we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected as indicated below. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that Block 16, Days Accrued Leave Paid, of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, dated 31 May 13, be corrected to reflect he sold 60 days of leave. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-03555 in Executive Session on 10 Jun 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Jul 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAMD, dated 31 Oct 13. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 31 Mar 14. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Apr 14. 1 2