RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-04873

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Four (4) days of lost leave for FY15 be reinstated to be used in FY16.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The 4 days of leave was lost due to a correction to travel time allowed during a recent permanent change of station (PCS).  The original voucher was submitted 02 Sep 15, but did not include the 4 days proceed time due to waiting on amendments to the travel orders.  The corrected voucher was submitted with the amendments on 02 Oct 15.  Due to wait time on the amendments to orders, he was unable to get the balance down to 60 days and he lost 4 days of leave.  At that point in time, he was not aware he had 4 days of Use or Lose leave.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, 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 chief master sergeant (E-9).

On 22 Sep 15, PCS order AI-068949, dated 10 Apr 15, was amended to “authorize 4 days proceed time for the purpose of relocating dependents and/or household goods.”  

On 28 Jan 16, Special Order No. 003185, was issued relieving the applicant from active duty effective 30 Sep 16, retiring him 1 Oct 16, to be credited with 30 years and 28 days of active service.   

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, “SLA Approval Authority,” the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence (SLA memorandum with approval authority signature, clearly establishing that an error or injustice by the Air Force caused the member’s lost leave, recommending approval of requested relief) warranting corrective action.  Also, the applicant did not meet the eligibility requirements by deploying for more than 120 days.  

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 26 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 his 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-2015-04873 in Executive Session on 20 Oct 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-04873 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 12 Nov 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2SSM, dated 8 Jul 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.