RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-02510

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receives a DD Form 256AF, Honorable Discharge Certificate for 2012.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

In 1992, he was a Staff Sergeant (SSgt, E-5) in the Regular Air Force and was offered a Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) which would pay him annually for the next 20 years and he would be honorably separated (not discharged) and transferred to the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR).  He received annual payment until 2012.  He expected, but never received the honorable discharge certificate in 2012.  

He believes his enlisting in the California Air National Guard (CAANG) in 1994, earning a commission in the Air Force Reserve in 2004 and his continued service as an Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) may be reasons why he has not received the Honorable discharge certificate.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 6 Aug 81, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the Regular Air Force.  On 1 Aug 92, he was voluntarily released, accepted the VSI and transferred to the Air Force Reserve.

The applicant enlisted in the CAANG and served from 23 Sep 94 through 11 Mar 04.

On 23 Apr 04, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant (2Lt) in the Air Force Reserve.

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:

ARPC/DPTT recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.

The applicant was voluntarily separated from the Regular Air Force on 1 Aug 92 and accepted VSI payments for the next 20 years.  He was assigned to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) and his expiration term of service was extended to coincide with his last VSI payment.  When the applicant received his last payment, he would be discharged and issued a discharge order and DD Form 256AF, as long as he remained in the IRR until 2012. 

The applicant accepted VSI payments from 1992 to 2012.  When he left the Regular Air Force, he was assigned to the IRR to fulfill his VSI contract.  He enlisted into the ANG on 23 Sep 94 and served in that status until 11 Mar 04.  He was discharged from the ANG and assigned as an enlisted member in an IMA position.   He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air Force Reserve on 23 Apr 04, without a break in service.  He is still serving and has not been discharged from the Air Force Reserve; therefore, a DD Form 256AF does not apply.

The applicant has continuously served in a participating status since 1994, and was not discharged in 2012.

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTT 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 3 Dec 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-2015-02510 in Executive Session on 24 Mar 16, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

		, Panel Chair
		, Member
		, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-02510 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 May 15, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPTT, dated 6 Nov 15, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Dec 15.