RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-03128

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be updated to reflect five (5) days of active duty on Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) orders from 15 September 2014 through 19 September 2014.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He performed 5 days of duty as a primary aircrew member under Verbal Orders of the Commander (VOCO).  However, his unit failed to submit a request within three days as required.  He has not been paid for the 5 days of duty and his duty history has not been updated to reflect this duty.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve in the rank of Captain.

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:

AFRC/A1K recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.

The applicant did not provide an order request to his unit showing he was authorized VOCO order to perform the requested duty.  Per AFI 36-2619, Military Personnel Appropriations MANDAY Program, the Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) database update must be accomplished within three (3) duty days after issuance of the VOCO to perform duty.  The applicant was informed by AMC to request orders for these dates however, it was never done.

The applicant provided an AF IMT 4327a, Crew Flight Authorization, showing he was listed as a crew member for the period in question.  HQ AFRC/A1K made several attempts to retrieve information from the orders specialist, however no response was provided.  Without confirmation from the unit that the MPA order request was processed the applicant’s duty cannot be verified.

A complete copy of the AFRC/A1K evaluation is at Exhibit B.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 19 October 2016, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C).  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.  However, if the applicant would provide additional evidence in the form of official documentation such as verification of the Verbal Orders of the Commander (VOCO) or an AFTO Form 781, ARMS Aircraft/Mission Flight Data Document, showing he participated as an aircrew member during the contested period, we would be willing to review the additional evidence for reconsideration.  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-2015-03128 in Executive Session on 1 December 2016, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-03128 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 13 Jul 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Memorandum, AFRC/A1K, dated 17 Oct 16.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Oct 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.