RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2016-02984
		
						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her break in service from 23 Apr 16 through 11 May 16 be removed from her military personnel records.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Through no fault of her own, the delay of getting her scroll approved by the Secretary of Defense created a break in her service.  Her appointment in the Air Force Reserve was not approved until 12 May 16, after her Date of Separation (DOS) from active duty.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve (USAFR) in the grade of captain (O-3).  

According to the applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, on 22 Apr 16, she received an honorable discharge with a narrative reason for separation of “Completion of Required Active Service.”  She was credited with 7 years, 10 months and 5 days of total active service.

According to the applicant’s ARPC IMT 92, Appointment Order, on 12 May 16, she was appointed by the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) to the USAFR.

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 approval.  DPAR states they found no administrative error and the break in service was of no fault of the applicant.

Due to a delay in processing of the 18 Jan 16 scroll at the SECDEF level, the applicant incurred a break in service between her Date of Separation (DOS) and appointment date into the USAFR.

Current policies do not allow for backdating oaths; however, 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.  The appointment date has been determined to be the date SECDEF approves the appointment or the date the oath was administered, whichever is later.  Therefore, DPAR recommends the AFBCMR adjust the applicant’s DOS.

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPAR evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 10 Feb 17 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 show that she was not released from active duty on 22 Apr 16, but on that date, she continued to serve on active duty until 11 May 16, on which date she tendered her resignation, was discharged from all Regular Air Force appointments, and was released from active duty.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-02984 in Executive Session on 10 Aug 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 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 Jul 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPAR, dated 6 Oct 16, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 10 Feb 17.

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.