RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-05263

  						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded four participation points to qualify for 01-E basic pay.  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

While assigned as an enlisted member in the Individual Reserve (IR) program, he performed military duty for points.  

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 7 Oct 08.

On 6 Oct 12, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with four years of active service; however, he continued to affiliate with the Air Force Reserve.

The applicant reentered the Regular Air Force on 30 Sep 15 after earning his commission through ROTC.  

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:

AFRC/A1K recommends denial unless the applicant provides official military documentation such as his AF40a, Record of Individual Inactive Duty Training.  The applicant transferred to the Individual Reserve (IR) program on 6 Oct 12 and was released on 31 Jan 14.  Based on the Point Credit Account Record Summary (PCARS) the applicant provided, he did not complete any of the required training as an assigned Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA).  Furthermore, the applicant did not provide sufficient source documentation such as his certified AF40a, Record of Individual Inactive Duty Training to reflect approved/authorized military duty and certification of duty performed.  Finally, the applicant states he received a participation waiver which granted him a “good year”; however, nowhere on the memorandum request is this stated.  IAW AFI 36-2254, Reserve Personnel Participation, volume 1, paragraph 1.4.1., members may be excused for failing to accrue 50-point minimum due to personal hardship or other extraordinary circumstances; however, members do not receive credit for a satisfactory year of service for the year that is excused.  

A complete copy of the AFRC/A1K evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 2 Nov 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 or 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-2015-05263 in Executive Session on 28 Mar 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 Dec 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFRC/A1K, dated 13 Dec 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 2 Nov 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.