RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2015-01581
		
						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  Her Paydate and Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) be changed.  

2.  Her Bachelor’s and Master degrees be reflected in her record.  

3.  Her previously awarded United States Army (US Army) awards and decorations be updated in the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS).

4.  Her duty title history reflect “Physician Assistant, Family Medicine” for both Duty Air Force Specialty Codes (DAFSC) 42G1 and 42G3.

5.  Her prior Army Service (Joint Tours) history should be reflected on her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

On 8 Apr 05, she joined the Army National Guard (ARNG) and her first Title 32 active duty tour was in Aug 06.  Her active duty time with the US Army is reflected on her DD 214. 

She has a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree; however, they are not reflected in her records.

Her prior US Army awards and decorations are not reflected on her DD Form 214.

Her Duty Air Force Specialty Code (DAFSC) should reflect “Physician Assistant, Family Medicine” for both DAFSCs 42G1 and 42G3. 

In support of her requests, the applicant provides copies of her DD Form 214, college transcript, and Masters and Bachelor’s degree certificates.  

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 8 Apr 05, the applicant enlisted in the Army National Guard (ARNG) and as a Reserve of the US Army.  

According to the applicant’s DD Form 368, Request for Conditional Release, on 7 Feb 13, she tendered her resignation from the ARNG and requested that it be accepted contingent upon actual appointment or enlistment in the Air Force.  On 21 Feb 13, the applicant’s commander recommended and granted her conditional release.  

On 2 Mar 13, the applicant was appointed a second lieutenant in the Reserve of the Air Force.  On 20 Sep 13, she was appointed a first lieutenant in the Reserve of the Air Force.

On 12 Jan 14, she was appointed a first lieutenant in the Regular Air Force.  

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIPV recommends denial of the applicant’s request to correct her pay date and TAFMSD, indicating both of these dates are correct as currently reflected in MilPDS. 

In Accordance With (IAW) Title 10 United States Code (USC), section 2126, the time spent in the scholarship program is not credible towards retirement (total active) or longevity (Paydate).  Since the 6 months and 19 days in the program is not creditable service, her Paydate and TAFMSD were adjusted upon entry on Extended Active Duty (EAD).  Her pay date was established by subtracting her total time in the Guard from the day after requirements were met: 21 Sep 13 minus the 7 years, 10 months and 24 days equates to 27 Oct 05.  Her TAFMSD was established by subtracting the accumulated active duty guard time from the EAD date.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIPV evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPANF recommends the applicant utilize available administrative remedies with regards to her request to add her Bachelor’s degree in her records.  Her Master’s degree is reflected in her records.  

The applicant needs to submit an official transcript to the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) coding branch to add her Bachelor’s degree.  The AFIT coding branch website for updating officer education records can be found at https://www.afit.edu/coding/index/cfm.

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

AFPC/DP1SSR recommends the applicant utilize available administrative remedies with regards to her request to update her duty title history.  To update duty title, the applicant needs to submit Request Changes in Duty History through myPERS; to update duty history, the duty history website for updating duty titles can be found at https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil/app/tf/tf_dutyhistory/introduction.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP1SSR evaluation is at Exhibit E.
  
AFPC/DP2SP recommends the applicant utilize available administrative remedies with regards to her request to add her previously awarded US Army awards and decorations in MilPDS.  After a thorough review of the applicant’s military personnel record, DP2SP was able to verify she has awards and decorations issued per her DD Form 214 for her US Army/ARNG service.  

The applicant needs to provide her servicing Military Personnel Section (MPS) with all source documentation to update her previously awarded US Army/ARNG awards and decorations as applicable.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2SP evaluation is at Exhibit F.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 2 Aug 16, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit G).  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has not 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 to warrant changing the applicant’s Paydate and TAFMSD to reflect April 2005.  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 AFPC/DPSIPV and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  We also note the applicant requests her prior Army Service (Joint Tours) history be added to her DD Form 214, this request does not fall within the purview of the Board and therefore, will need to be submitted to the Army BCMR.  Notwithstanding the above, regarding the applicant’s requests to add her Bachelor’s and Master Degree; update her previously awarded Army awards and decorations in MilPDS, and her duty title history to reflect Physician Assistant, Family Medicine for both DAFSCs 42G1 and 42G3.  We note this Board is the highest administrative level of appeal within the Air Force.  As such, an applicant must first exhaust all available avenues of administrative relief provided by existing law or regulations prior to seeking relief before this Board, as required by the governing Air Force Instruction.  AFPC/ DPANF, AFPC/DP1SSR and AFPC/DP2SP have reviewed this application and indicated there is an available avenue of administrative relief the applicant has not first pursued.  In view of this, we find this application is not ripe for adjudication at this level as there exists a subordinate level of appeal that has not first been depleted. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting this portion of the applicant’s request.   

THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that all available avenues of administrative relief have not been exhausted; and the application will only be reconsidered upon submission of documentary evidence indicating that said avenues of administrative relief have been exhausted.  

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-01581 in Executive Session on 20 Sep 16, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-01581 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 2 Apr 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Available Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIPV, dated 15 Jan 16, 
                 w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPANF, dated 21 Jan 16.
Exhibit E.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP1SSR, dated 18 Feb 16.
Exhibit F.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2SP, dated 23 Mar 16.
	Exhibit G.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 2 Aug 16.

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.