RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-02411

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to change his participation points from 49 points to 50 points. 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

During his Retention/Retirement (R/R) year 13 Jul 05 through 12 Jul 06 he was in an accident that resulted in missing four unit training assemblies (UTA).  He was not notified by his unit or supervisors that he was able to make up the four missed UTAs and therefore only accumulated 49 points, one point short for a year of satisfactory service.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve in the grade of Master Sergeant, E-7.

For the period of 13 Jul 05 through 12 Jul 06, the applicant was awarded 49 participation points which did not count toward a satisfactory service year. 

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:

ARPC/DPTS recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  Air Reserve component members received an AF Form 526, ANG/USAFR Point Credit Summary, annually until 2005 which states to the Guardsman/Reservist they should review their points for inaccuracies and failure to identity errors promptly could affect future crediting of points and service.

As of 12 Jul 06, the applicant was 7 years into his career prior to the unsatisfactory year and would have known his personal responsibilities that would affect his retirement.  The applicant admitted he had the time and should have questioned the effects of missing four drill weekends.  The applicant did not provide any additional information to support an error or injustice to his case.

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTS 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 1 Dec 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.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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-2016-02411 in Executive Session on 27 Jul 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-02411 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 15 May 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPTS, dated 7 Sep 16, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 1 Dec 16, w/atch.

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.