RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2015-03953
		
						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to eliminate the break in service between his date of separation (DOS) from the Regular Air Force and entry into the Air Force Reserve.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His break in service between his DOS from the Regular Air Force to his appointment date in the Air Force Reserve was not due to any fault of his own, but due to a delay in the scrolling process.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 17 Dec 09.  

On 31 Dec 14, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with five years, and fourteen days of active service.

On 3 Mar 15, the applicant was appointed as a reserve officer in the grade of captain (O-3).

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPAR recommends granting relief, indicating sufficient evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the evidence provided, they determined that due to a delay in processing of Nominee Package 452 at SECDEF level, the applicant incurred a break in service between applicant’s DOS and appointment date into the Air Force Reserve.  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 AFPC/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 6 Apr 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 31 December 2014, but continued to serve on active duty until 2 March 2015, when he was honorably discharged and appointed in the Air Force Reserve, effective 3 March 2015.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-03953 in Executive Session on 21 Jul 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-2015-03953 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 8 Sep 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPAR, dated 27 Jan 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Apr 16.