RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2015-03397
		
						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Expiration of Term of Service (ETS) be corrected to reflect 27 July 2015, rather than 27 July 2016.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His record is in error because he was told by his recruiter that his obligation was a 1 for 1 swap and that he would only be obligated 1 year with his Reserve unit.  However, his records show that his Date of Separation (DOS) as July 2016 when, in fact, it should be reflected as July 2015.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 28 July 2009.  

On 4 February 2014, the applicant signed AF Form 2631, Palace Chase Statement of Understanding, which reflects a Palace Chase Contract Expiration Date of 27 July 2015.

According to the applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, he was released from active duty on 27 July 2014 with an honorable character of service and credited with 5 years of active service. 

According to the applicant’s DD Form 4/1, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States, dated 28 July 2014, he reenlisted into the Air Force Reserve (AFR) for a period of 2 years in the pay grade of E-5.

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 D.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends approval.  The applicant signed the DD From 2631, PALACE CHASE Statement of Understanding/Contract, and it was confirmed that he had a 1 to 1 obligation under the provisions of the Force Management Force Reduction contract; this is accurately reflected on his Palace Chase (PC) contract.  However, the discrepancy falls under the enlistment contract DD Form 4/1-4/2 signed and created by the Air Force Reserve Recruiting Office, Scott AFB, IL.  Upon enlistment with the Air Force Reserve (AFR), the applicant’s enlistment contract was done in error and the contract reflects a 2 year military service obligation instead of a 1 for 1 contract that should have reflected an end date of 27 July 2015.
 
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFRC/RSOO recommends approval.  The applicant’s Palace Chase (PC) agreement stated his participation contract would expire on 27 July 2015.  Due to his original 8-year Military Service Obligation (MSO) expiring on 17 February 2017, his ETS from the AFR should have been 27 July 2015, at which time he should have been assigned to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) for the remainder of his MSO.  The applicant’s PC agreement was to serve 1 year in the AFR in lieu of 1 year remaining on his active duty service contract.  His service obligation was complicated by an erroneous enlistment contract which incorrectly listed term of service as 2 years vice one.  Since applicant’s PC contract expired prior to his MSO, an enlistment contract was not warranted in accordance with the governing instructions.

A complete copy of the AFRC/RSOO evaluation is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 14 March 2016 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E).  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 opinions and recommendations of the Air Force OPRs and adopt their 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 his Expiration of Term of Service (ETS) be adjusted from 27 July 2016 to 27 July 2015.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-03397 in Executive Session on 16 August 2016 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 12 Jul 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFRC/RSOO, dated 15 Dec 15.
	Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 25 Nov 15.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Mar 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.