RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2015-02275
		
						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her records be corrected to eliminate the break in service between her date of separation (DOS) from the Regular Air Force and entry into the Air Force Reserve by changing her start date in the Air Force Reserve to 1 May 15.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Her break in service between her DOS from the Regular Air Force to her appointment date in the Air Force Reserve was not due to any fault of her own, but due to a delay in the scrolling process.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 27 May 09.  

On 30 Apr 15, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with five years, eleven months, and four days of active service.

On 18 May 15, the applicant was appointed as a reserve officer in the grade of captain (O-3).

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:

ARPC/DPAR recommends granting relief, indicating sufficient evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  In accordance with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) guidance regarding military officer appointments, the applicant’s name was scrolled at the OSD level, but due to a staffing delay in processing, the Secretary of Defense did not approve the applicant’s appointment until 18 May 15, resulting in a break in service for the applicant who separated from the Regular Air Force on 30 Apr 15.  To correct breaks in service, SAF/GCI (previous office symbol SAF/GCM) and the AFBCMR have determined that the AFBCMR has the authority to adjust the officer’s DOS in these cases to prevent a break in service.  ARPC has found no administrative error and concludes the break in service was no fault of the applicant.  Her date of separation (DOS) should be corrected to reflect 17 May 15.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAR 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 17 Aug 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 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 she did not separate from the Regular Air Force on 30 April 2015, but continued to serve on active duty until 17 May 2015, when she was honorably discharged and appointed in the Air Force Reserve, effective 18 May 2015. 


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-02275 in Executive Session on 24 Feb 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:



	

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-02257 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 27 May 15.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPAR, dated 15 Jul 15, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Aug 15.