ADDENDUM TO 
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03487

						COUNSEL:  NO

	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be credited with a satisfactory year of Reserve service for the retirement/retention (R/R) year of 17 Jan 11 to 16 Jan 12.  

RESUME OF THE CASE:

On 19 May 15, the Board considered and denied a similar request.  The Board noted the opinion and recommendation of ARPC/DPTS to grant the requested relief; however, the Board was not convinced the applicant received inaccurate service date information from unit leadership that resulted in her having unsatisfactory service for Retirement Year Ending (RYE) 16 Jan 12.  While the applicant argued that erroneous information from her leadership caused her to not earn the requisite 50 points required for a satisfactory year of service, other than her own uncorroborated assertions, the Board determined she did not provide sufficient evidence of miscounselling.  The Board advised the applicant if she provided supporting statements from members of her command attesting to the fact that her predicament was the result of miscounseling, the Board would be willing to reconsider her request.  For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the original case file at Exhibit E.

On 9 Feb 16, the applicant requested reconsideration and provided new evidence in the form of a letter from the Superintendent, Aerospace Medicine.  The letter states that he reviewed the applicant’s PCARS report for that year's points and indicated to the applicant the required number of points for a good year.  He states that either he or the applicant misunderstood the requirement, and subsequently, the applicant did not obtain the required number of points for a good year.  At the time he suggested the applicant consult with wing personalists to ensure that they were not mistaken.  He closed his letter by indicating he believed the applicant should be entitled to the additional points requested. 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit F.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After again reviewing this application and the new evidence provided in support of her appeal we remain unpersuaded the applicant has been the victim of an error or injustice.  We note the applicant provides a memo from the Superintendent, Aerospace Medicine, memo dated 27 Apr 16, stating he believes the applicant should be entitled to the additional points requested.  However, we find the Superintendent’s memo is very vague in confirming he provided erroneous information to the applicant.  Moreover, the memo suggests the applicant consult with wing personnelists to ensure the correct actions needed for a good year were taken.  We did not find any evidence nor did the applicant provide any to show that she sought counsel from the subject matter experts.  Therefore, it is our opinion the applicant has again failed to sustain her burden of proof that she has been the victim of an error or injustice.  In view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.  

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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-2014-03487-2 in Executive Session on 6 Feb 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-03487-2 was considered:

	Exhibit E.  ORIG CASE FILE, dated 19 May 15.
	Exhibit F.  RECON DD Form 149, dated 9 Feb 16, w/atchs. 

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.