RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-04689

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His lost leave of 14.5 days be restored to his current leave balance.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He deployed to a combat zone for 97 days during fiscal year (FY) 13 and was unable to take his earned leave.  He submitted a special leave accrual (SLA) request through local channels to restore the 14.5 days lost, but without resolution.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of Master Sergeant, E-7.

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 due to insufficient evidence of an error or injustice.

The applicant deployed from Aug 13 to Jan 14 to a hostile fire pay location.  In Oct 14, the applicant lost 14.5 days of accrued leave.  The applicant provided a copy of his CED orders and travel voucher, but did not provide a copy of the SLA approval memorandum signed by the appropriate approval authority IAW AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, paragraph 10.6. SLA Approval Authority. The wing or vice commander has final approval authority. (Wing/CC or Wing /CV 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 submitted a SLA letter, dated 17 Sep 15, signed by his squadron commander in the grade of Lieutenant Colonel.

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 14 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 AFPC/DP2SSM and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  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-2015-04689 in Executive Session on 24 Jan 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-04689 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 23 Sep 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2SSM, dated 20 Jun 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 14 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.