RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-04479

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Two days of leave lost in FY15 be restored to his current leave balance.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was unable to use all of his leave due to training and mission requirements.  The applicant’s training schedule consisted of approximately 120 days from mid-Nov 14 through the end of Feb 15.  His TDY schedule was 170 days from Mar 15 through mid-Nov 15.  

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

During the matter in question, the applicant was serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of technical sergeant (E-6).

On 7 Apr 16, the applicant was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, 4th Oak Leaf Cluster (AFCM 4/OLC) for meritorious service as Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, 57th Wing, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, during the period 23 Apr 13 to 15 Apr 16.

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:

AFPC/DP2SSM recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  In accordance with (IAW) AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, Paragraph 6.1.6. “SLA Approval Authority,” The Wing/CC or Wing/CV has the final authority and may be delegated no lower than the first O-6 in chain of command.  Additionally, the first O-6 in chain of command will recommend approval for SLA packages requiring AFBCMR approval. At other organizations (i.e. Air Staff, MAJCOM, FOA, DRU) the senior officer representative (O-6 and above) or equivalent at the directorate level approves SLA for his/her organization. At joint organizations, the senior Air Force officer representative on staff approves SLA for members assigned to units, headquarters, and supporting staffs.  The applicant did not provide an approval memorandum from the appropriate SLA approval authority.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2SSM 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 25 Jul 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.  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.  Specifically, we note the applicant did not provide an approval memorandum from the appropriate SLA approval authority IAW AFI 36-3003.  If the applicant submits an approval memorandum from the appropriate SLA approval authority, the Board would be inclined to reconsider the applicant’s request.  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-2015-04479 in Executive Session on 20 Oct 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-04479 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 Oct 15.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2SSM, dated 23 May 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Jul 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.