RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03411 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The end date of his mobilization travel orders [Order Number 15H6PZ] be extended from 26 March 2014 to 1 April 2014, to allow him to utilize Post Deployment Stand Down Time (PDSDT) and leave. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Due to circumstances beyond his control an amendment to his orders was not completed. This prevented him from utilizing PDSDT and leave. He was paid for the extension; however, corresponding orders are required. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving as a member of the Tennessee Air National Guard in the grade of master sergeant (E-7). On 4 May 2013, Order Number 15H6PZ, issued by the Tennessee Air National Guard, recalled the applicant to active duty in accordance with Title 10 United States Code, Section 12302, Ready Reserve, for the period of 5 August 2013 to 26 March 2014. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is included at Exhibit E. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/A1P recommends the applicant’s activation order end date be changed from 26 March 2014 to 4 April 2014 [sic]. This change will correct the applicant’s military personnel records and compensation of military pay, points, and applicable benefits for 8.5 days (34.5 minus 26) of chargeable leave. A complete copy of the NGB/A1P evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 17 August 2015, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/A1P previously recommended correcting the applicant’s activation order and military records and compensation for 8.5 days of earned leave. However, in review of the recommendation it was discovered that the original calculation included erroneous information. As result the previous recommendation dated 12 August 2014, is rescinded. NGB/A1PR contacted the Wing Installation Personnel Readiness (IPR) Non-commissioned Officer (NCO), and was advised that the applicant was involuntarily mobilized under Partial Mobilization 982 and placed on Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) days. Because the applicant’s return from the deployed location was delayed, the IPR NCO submitted an exception to policy (ETP) request for additional days through the Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) application (a.k.a. AMRDEC) to AF/A1. Unfortunately, the request did not successfully flow through AMRDEC and no additional days were provided. AF/A1 advised the IPR NCO that since the AMRDEC error was not realized until after the applicant’s mobilization order ended, they could no longer accept the ETP request and stated the applicant would have to go through the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records to reinstate any days he is entitled. Although orders were not extended, the IPR NCO did confirm the member was paid through 1 April 2014. Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES) records showed the applicant’s original deployment time- in-theater end date was 17 February 2014 and he arrived at his home station on 28 February 2014. The delay in travel to the home station extended the period of days on order for the applicant to receive an additional half (.5) day of accrued leave, increasing the earned leave to 20.5. However, the applicant’s 5 August 2013 to 26 May 2014 orders only afforded him 26 days to use only PDSDT (14 days) and accrued leave (20.5 days), a total 34.5 days. NGB/A1PR now recommends the applicant’s activation order end date be changed from 26 March 2014 to 1 April 2014, for military points and applicable benefits for 8.5 days (34.5 minus 26) of accrued leave. The applicant performed inactive service from 2-3 April 2014 and cannot receive dual compensation. In addition, he should be advised of the leave entitlement options and coordinate with the Financial Management section to receive a payment or carryover the remaining 2.5 days of accrued leave. In accordance with the 2014 pay calendar, the applicant was paid from 5 August 2013 to 1 March 2014. The IPR NCO confirmed this action was completed in anticipation of an approval of the ETP request for additional days. A complete copy of the NGB/A1P evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit E. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 29 October 2015, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit F). 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 OPR and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has been the victim of an error or injustice. While the Air Force OPR recommends the applicant’s records be corrected to reflect that he was not released from active duty on 26 March 2014, but continued to serve until 1 April 2014, we believe it is appropriate to further correct the applicant’s records to reflect that said period was classified as ordinary leave to ensure the applicant is actually charged for the leave and preclude the possibility of an unearned entitlement. Therefore, we recommend the applicant's records be corrected as indicated below. 4. The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was not relieved from mobilization under Title 10, United States Code, Section 12302, Ready Reserve, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM on 26 March 2014, but continued to serve on extended active duty, in an ordinary leave status, until 1 April 2014. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04498 PROBLEM in Executive Session on 3 December 2015, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04498 PROBLEM was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 September 2014, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, NGB/A1P, dated 17 June 2015. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 August 2015. Exhibit E. Memorandum, NGB/A1PR, dated 29 October 2015. Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 October 2015