RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04494 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service obligation to the Air Reserve Component be changed from six years to three years due to the fiscal year (FY) 14 Force Management Palace Chase program he separated under. His current Date of Separation (DOS) of 16 Mar 20 be corrected to 8 Aug 17. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: According to PSDM 13-64 and the Enlisted Eligibility Matrix he was eligible for the FY 14 Force Management Palace Chase program in which his obligation was calculated at a 2:1 ration, time remaining to expiration term of service (ETS) minus approved separation under the Palace Chase provision. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 21 Aug 07. On 15 Mar 14, the applicant was discharged with an honorable characterization of service and was credited with 5 years, 6 months, and 25 days of active service. On 16 Mar 14, the applicant enlisted into the Utah Air National Guard for a period of six years. 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. This is not a FY 14 Voluntary Force Management application because the applicant did not request separation under the Expanded Palace Chase provision IAW PSDM 13-64. Excerpt follows: Airman: Will apply via the vMPF voluntary separation on-line application process. Select "Apply for Voluntary Separation", when asked to "Select a Separation Provision", select "PALACE CHASE" and include "FY14/15 PALACE CHASE" in the remarks section. Refer to the myPers website; https://myPers.af.m il/app/answers/detail/aid/22708 for information on how to apply for PALACE CHASE, what documents are needed, and a step-by-step tutorial. The application submitted by the applicant on 19 Aug 13 did not include an AF Form 1288, Application for Ready Reserve Assignment, with Air Reserve Component (ARC) assignment information required by PSDM 13-64. Excerpt follows: (pg. 11) Applicants must have the second endorsement of their AF Form 1288 completed with their ARC assignment before applying for a PALACE CHASE transfer. Applications received without ARC assignment information will be returned without action. The application did not include the FY14 Voluntary Force Management Statement of Understanding. (pg. 13) Must sign the Statement of Understanding at Attachment 3 and attach (upload) the statement to their on- line application. The member did not mention FY14 Palace Chase in the justification block of the application IAW PSDM 13-64. (Pg. 13) However, applicants must state in the justification box of their on line application that the request is for the "FY14/15 PALACE CHASE Program." Palace Chase is a voluntary separation program. A member must review the application process and ensure required steps are taken for proper processing. The base In-Service Recruiter provides guidance to the airman referencing the differences between Standard and Force Management Palace Chase prior to application. The record clearly showed that the applicant applied for the standard Palace Chase program; therefore, the contract obligation expiration date of 15 Mar 20 indicated on the applicant's AF Form 2631, Palace Chase Statement of Understanding, is correct. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR 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 25 Feb 15, 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. Insufficient 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; however, we 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 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-2014-04494 in Executive Session on 9 Jul 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04494 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Oct 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 18 Dec 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Feb 15.