RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2015-03575
		
						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His military records be corrected to reflect he had no break in service between his date of separation (DOS) from the Regular Air Force to his appointment in the Air Force Reserve.  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He started the scroll and reserve accession process in Feb 15, but due to delays outside his control, his transfer to the Air Force Reserve was not approved until 3 Jun 15, resulting in a break in service.  

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 5 Apr 01.  

On 30 Apr 15, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 14 years, and 26 days of active service.

On 3 Jun 15, the applicant was appointed as an Air Force Reserve officer in the grade of major (O-4).

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the memoranda prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is included at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPAR recommends granting the applicant’s request, indicating there is evidence of an error or injustice.  In accordance with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) guidance regarding military officer appointments, but due to a staffing delay in processing, the Secretary of Defense did not approve the applicant’s appointment until 3 Jun 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.
 
A complete copy of the ARPC/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 Mar 16 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 he did not separate from the Regular Air Force on 30 Apr 2015, but continued to serve on active duty until 2 June 2015 when he was honorably discharged and appointed in the Air Force Reserve, effective 3 June 2015. 

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-03575 in Executive Session on 21 Jun 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-2015-03575 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 Aug 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPAR, dated 18 Dec 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Mar 16.