RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:	BC-2014-03666 COUNSEL:	NONE
HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1.	He	receive	two	years	of	constructive	service	credit (CSC) for professional experience.

2.	He receive back pay from his promotion to captain because it should have been one year earlier.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He worked full-time as a healthcare administrator from Jul 08 through Feb 12 before joining the Air Force. The Medical Service Corp guidance states that every full year of healthcare administration experience in the civilian sector should be creditable as six months of CSC when you join the military.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 2 Feb 12, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force in the grade of First Lieutenant (O-2).

The applicant is currently serving in the grade of Captain (O-3) in the Regular Air Force.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR), which are included at Exhibits C and D.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAN recommends granting partial relief, indicating there is evidence of an error or injustice. CSC is computed according to AFI 36-2005, implemented by DODI 6000.13 and prescribed by
10 USC 12207.  CSC is used to determine commissioning/entry to

active duty grade based on successful completion of education, training, and professional experience. Entry grade credit is earned as stated in AFI 36-2008. Medical officers commission in the Reserve of the Air Force under AFI 36-2005, and then access to active duty under AFI 36-2008. In Feb 12, CSC was computed (DPAM60); he earned two years of credit for completing his Master of Science Degree in Health System Management (at 100 percent) according to AFI 36-2005, Table 2.5., Rule 39 and the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 CSC Policy memorandum. He also earned 13 days entry grade credit (not CSC) as stated in AFI 36-2008, paragraph 11. However, when his professional experience on his AF Form 24, Application for Appointment as Reserve of the Air Force or USAF without Component, was initially reviewed by the Medical Service Corps (MSC) functional manager, credit was denied because duties did not warrant credit. However, The MSC functional manager has reviewed the employer memorandums and resume provided with the applicant’s request and has decided that it would have been appropriate to award professional experience credit (at 50 percent credit) in accordance with AFI 36-2005, Rule 41. As a resu lt ,  the  appli cant  s houl d  be  due  an  a ddit io na l
1 year, 8 months, and 14 days professional experience credit. With t his additional credit, he should have been awarded a total of 3 years, 8 months, and 26 days of CSC, verses his previous total 2 years and 12 days. Upon correction of his records, AFPC Service Dates Verification Office should verify CGDOR and Officer Promotions should verify the impact of this correction on the applicant's promotion history.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAN evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOO provides no recommendation at this time. If the Board approves the corrected CSC, AFPC/DPSOO will schedule the applicant for a Special Selection Board (SSB) to meet an earlier captain process. Once the results of that SSB are approved, his DOR to captain will be adjusted and he will be entitled to back pay and allowances.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOO evaluation is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 2 Apr 15 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). 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 (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion  the applicant has been the victim of an error or injustice. 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 competent authority granted the applicant 3 years, 8 months, and
26 days, instead of 2 years and 12 days, of constructive service credit (CSC) when he was accessed into the Regular Air Force in 2012.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-03666 in Executive Session on 14 May 15, 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-2014-03666 was considered:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 3 Sep 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.	Memorandum, AFPC/DPAN, dated 25 Nov 14. Exhibit D.	Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOO, dated 6 Mar 15. Exhibit E.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Apr 15.