RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-02984

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect his final retirement pay grade as Technical Sergeant (TSgt/E-6).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He is not being paid based on the grade of TSgt/E-6.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 9 Dec 75.

On 19 Jun 92, the applicant received an honorable discharge from active duty, in the grade of TSgt.  He was credited with 16 years, 6 months, and 11 days of total active service.

On 21 Nov 07, the applicant enlisted in the Air Force Reserve (USAFR) in the grade of Staff Sergeant (SSgt).

On 29 Feb 12, the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council (SAFPC) determined the applicant served satisfactorily in the grade of TSgt and recommended the highest grade satisfactorily held be TSgt.

On 5 Aug 15, the applicant retired from the USAFR, effective 10 Sep 15, and was placed on the Retired Reserve List, in the grade TSgt.  He was credited with 20 years, 10 months, and 19 days of total service.

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 is being paid in the grade of E-6 and his retirement order states “Grade for retired pay, highest grade satisfactorily held, Technical Sergeant.”  

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTT, with attachments, 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 10 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 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-2015-02984 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-2015-02984 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 Jul 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Pertinent Excerpts from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPTT, dated 10 Dec 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 11 Jan 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.