RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00469 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her records be corrected to reflect her time as a student at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS) from 11 Jun 82 to 16 May 86 be credited as active duty service. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She was on active duty during the period in question. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: According to Title 10, USC, Section 2126, participation in the USUHS program is not creditable in determining eligibility for retirement other than by reason of a physical disability incurred while on active duty as member of the program; or in computing years of service creditable under Section 205 of Title 37, USC. On 11 Jun 82, the applicant was commissioned into the Air Force Reserve to participate as a student at the USUHS. By application, the applicant along with 44 other USUHS students requested corrective action to show they received constructive service credit for enrollment at USUHS. On 5 Apr 85, they all were approved to receive constructive service credit for basic pay. On 16 May 86, the applicant completed the program and entered extended active duty 17 May 86. On 9 Jul 97, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 11 years, 1 month, and 22 days of active service. On 12 May 15, a DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, was issued to add the following statement in Item 18, Remarks: “Attended Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in an active duty status in accordance with Title 10, Section 2114(B) from 11 Jun 82 to 16 May 86, though time not creditable for retirement under Title 10 USC, Section 2126.” 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/DPSIPV recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant is not entitled to receive active duty service credit for her time at the USUHS. Based on law, time served as a member of USUHS is not creditable service for retirement eligibility. On 5 Apr 85, the applicant, along with 44 other students, was granted constructive service credit for pay. The basis for the approval was to show these students were enrolled, not entered, into the USUHS program in order to meet the pre-Defense Officer Personnel Management Act (DOPMA) eligibility for constructive service for pay while on active duty; crediting the students with active duty service was not addressed in their original application or approved by the Air Force Review Boards. However, a request was forwarded to administratively correct her DD Form 214 to include the following statement in the remarks “Member attended Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in an active duty status in accordance with Title 10, Section 2114(B) from 11 Jun 82 to 16 May 86, though time is not creditable for retirement per title 10 USC, Section 2126”. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIPV 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 11 Jun 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 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. 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 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-2015-00469 in Executive Session on 12 Aug 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-00469 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Nov 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIPV, dated 14 Apr 15, w/atchs. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jun 15.