RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2016-00048

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Block 16. Days Accrued Leave Paid be corrected to reflect 0 rather than 45.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

When he separated from the Air Force and entered the Army his leave was not transferred to his Army account.  However, since then his leave has been corrected. 

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to the applicant’s DD Form 214 he served on active duty with the Air Force from 15 April 2008 through 14 April 2015.  The DD Form 214 further reflects in Block 16. 45 days of accrued leave paid.

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:

AFPC/DP2SSM recommends granting the applicant’s request, indicating there is evidence of an error or injustice.  

The AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, is the authority for payment for accrued leave upon reenlistment, retirement, separation under honorable conditions, or death.  It limits payment of accrued leave to 60 days in a military career effective 10 February 1976. A military career includes former service in enlisted or officer status.  Cumulative payment for accrued leave as an enlisted member, officer, or both cannot exceed 60 days.  The Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (Military Pay Policy and Procedures Active Duty and Reserve Pay), states when members carry leave forward or receive payment for accrued leave when separating with or without immediate  reentry on active duty.  See your financial services office for detailed information on payment of accrued leave.” 

According to the Master Military Pay Account (MMPA) printout, the applicant’s leave balance was corrected. The current DD Form 214 incorrectly states an amount of sixteen (sic).  

DP2SSM recommends the applicant’s DD Form 214 be corrected to show zero (0) days of accrued leave paid.

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 11 May 16, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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 his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, dated 14 April 2015, be corrected in Block 16, Days Accrued Leave Paid, to reflect zero (0).

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-00048 in Executive Session on 15 December 2016, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-00048 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 Dec 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2SSM, dated 14 Mar 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 May 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.