RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01374 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His active Reserve service of 12 years be credited to his retired pay. In addition, his grade of master sergeant be calculated in his retired pay. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He served a total of 36 years. He retired from Active Duty in 1976 and joined the Active Air Force Reserves and served an additional 12 years. While serving in the Reserves, he was promoted to the grade of Master Sergeant. He believes his records should reflect retired Master Sergeant pay at 75 percent. He also believes he should have the Survivors Benefit Plan (SBP). The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 6 Jun 52. On 29 Feb 76, the applicant retired and was credited with 23 years, 02 months, and 11 days of active service. On 25 May 76, the applicant voluntarily joined the Air Force Reserve by Reserve Order DA-1445 and was assigned to 97 Military Airlift Squadron, McCord Air Force Base, WA. On 2 Sep 77, the applicant was promoted to the grade of Master Sergeant in the Air Force Reserves by Reserve Order B-842, dated 2 Sep 77. Effective 20 Feb 83, the applicant was advanced in grade to Master Sergeant by Special Order AC-12491 by reason of completing 30 years active service on the Retired List. On 1 Jul 86, the applicant was Honorably discharged from the Air Force Reserve by Reserve Order A-1087, dated 7 Jul 86. AFPC/DPFFF has confirmed the applicant has full spouse only SBP coverage; therefore, his spouse will receive 55% of gross retired pay. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant’s retirement order (AC- 12491, dated 22 Sep 83) represents the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) decision for advancement to the grade of Master Sergeant on the Air Force retired list effective 20 Feb 83. It has been confirmed with DFAS that the retired pay is reflected as Master Sergeant and current retirement date as 20 Feb 83 to coincide with SECAF decision. In accordance with AFI 36-3202, Separation Documents, Table 4, Rule 4 and 5, a DD Form 214, Block 4a, Grade, Rate or Rank, is the active duty grade held at separation. Block 4b, Pay Grade, contains the equivalent numerical rating for the grade shown in Block 4a. The applicant’s DD Form 214 is correct since he was the active duty grade of Technical Sergeant at separation on 29 Feb 76, his final day on active duty. These entries do not change upon advancement on the Retired List. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant submits copies of his military records that reflect: Advancement to the grade of Master Sergeant on the Retired List, Promotion Order to Master Sergeant, Assignment in the Ready Reserves, Assignment as Enlisted Aircrew, Award of the Air Force Longevity Service Award, Award of the Air Force Reserve Meritorious Service Medal, Aeronautical Orders, and Temporary Duty Orders sending him to Birmingham Alabama and Andersen AFB, Guam. THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission, to include his rebuttal comments, in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 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. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-01374 in Executive Session on 10 Mar 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-01374 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Mar 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 24 Aug 14. Exhibit D. E-mail, AFPC/DPFFF, dated 28 Jan 15. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Nov 14. Exhibit F. Letter from Applicant, dated 4 Dec 14.