RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2015-05243
		
						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her records be corrected to eliminate the break in service between her Active Duty (AD) separation and entry into the Air Force Reserve. 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Due to a delay in the scrolling processing of her application for Ready Reserve assignment at SECDEF level, she incurred a break in service between her Date of Separation (DOS) and appointment date into the Air Force Reserve.  

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 29 Sep 06.

On 30 Apr 15, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with eight years, seven months, and two days of active service.

On 18 May 15, the applicant was appointed as a reserve officer in the grade of captain (O-3)

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 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 concluded the break in service was no fault of the applicant.  Current policies do not allow for backdating oaths; however, SAF/GCI (previous office symbol SAF/GCM) and the AFBCMR have determined that the AFBCMR has the authority to adjust the DOS for these officers to prevent a break in service.  OSD General Counsel determined the appointment date is the date the Secretary of Defense approves the appointment or the date the oath was administered, whichever is later.  The applicant was granted appointment in accordance with the Office of Secretary of Defense directive.  

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 26 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 she did not separate from the Regular Air Force on 30 April 15, but continued to serve on active duty until 17 May 2015, when she was honorably discharged and appointed in the Air Force Reserve, effective 18 May 2015.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-05243 in Executive Session on 15 Nov 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-2015-05243 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 9 Dec 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPAR, dated 8 May 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Apr 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.