RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04923 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His date of separation be changed to 13 May 11 rather than 9 May 13 and void his Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI) debt of $1,786.11. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He submitted an online application for separation, and his immediate commander approved the request. However, after he had turned in his Common Access Card (CAC), out processed through the Force Support Squadron (FSS) and received his Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) identification card, the Group commander disapproved the separation via the virtual Personnel Center-Guard Reserve (vPC-GR) system. The disapproval notification went to his military email which he no longer had access to. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 13 Sep 08, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the Air National Guard (ANG). 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 C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPTT recommends approval. Since the applicant was not separated for unsatisfactory participation, it appears that he was unaware that his separation request was never completed. On 8 Apr 11, the applicant initiated a request for separation via the vPC-GR with an effective date of 13 May 11. On 26 May 11, his Group commander non recommended the request with a separation date of 13 May 11, but requested it be changed to an effective date of 1 Oct 11. On 14 May 13, the new separation application was initiated with an effective date of separation of 9 May 13. The applicant was separated on 9 May 13 with an honorable discharge. According to the applicant’s point summary credit he did not participate in any military status since 3 Apr 11. The applicant was charged SGLI from 1 Jun 11 to 9 May 13. A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTT evaluation, with attachments, 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. 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 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: a. Special Order P-006697 be amended to reflect the applicant was honorably discharged from the Colorado Air National Guard effective 13 May 11 rather than 9 May 13. b. NGB Form 22, Report of Separation and Record of Service, Item 8b, Effective Date be changed to reflect 13 May 11 rather than 9 May 13. c. His Servicemembers Group Life Insurance debt established for the period 1 Jun 11 to 9 May 13 be voided. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04923 in Executive Session on 12 Aug 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-2014-04923 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Dec 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, ARPC/DPTT, dated 16 Jan 15, w/atchs. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Feb 15 3 4