RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-00788 

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect that he was promoted to the grade of senior airman (SrA, E-4), effective 25 Aug 15, with all associated pay and allowances.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He signed and agreed in his enlistment contract that he would be promoted to the grade of SrA upon completion of technical school with commander’s approval.  On 25 Aug 15, he completed technical school and has been given written approval from his commander.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserves (USAFR) in the grade of senior airman (E-4).

According to Reserve Order P-099, dated 24 Mar 16, the applicant was promoted to the grade of senior airman (E-4), with a DOR and effective date of 26 Feb 16.

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 granting the applicant’s request, indicating there is evidence of an error or injustice.  The applicant enlisted into the USAFR as an A1C and was to promote to SrA based on having 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of education at the time of enlistment.  Based on the applicant’s Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) record, he completed technical training on or about 25 Aug 15.  The applicant’s servicing Force Support Squadron (FSS) did not have a tracking system in-place for non-prior service promotions and he was inadvertently overlooked.  The applicant’s commander concurs with changing the promotion effective date and date of rank to 25 Aug 15. 

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

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 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 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 reflect a date of rank and promotion effective date of 25 August 2015 to Senior Airman, (SrA) (E-4).  In addition, member is authorized all pay and allowances as a result of this change.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-00788 in Executive Session on 13 Jul 17 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-2016-00788 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 17 Feb 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFRC/A1K, dated 12 Jul 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, undated.

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.