RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2016-03039
		
						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His break in service from 30 Dec 15 through 7 Jan 16 be removed from his military personnel records.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The Palace Chase program is supposed to be a direct transfer without a break in 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 (USAFR) in the grade of major (O-4).  

According to the applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, on 30 Dec 15, he received an honorable discharge with a narrative reason for separation of “Intradepartmental Transfer.”  He was credited with 11 years, 6 months and 24 days of total active service.

According to the applicant’s ARPC IMT 92, Appointment Order, on 8 Jan 16, he 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 1 Jun 15 scroll at the SECDEF level, the applicant incurred a break in service between his 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 he was not released from active duty on 30 December 2015, but on that date, he continued to serve on active duty until 7 January 2016, on which date he tendered his 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-2016-03039 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 13 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.