RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-03250 

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, effective 23 Dec 15, Block 12a, Date Entered Active Duty This Period, be corrected to reflect “24 Sep 15” instead of “27 Sep 15.”  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He is entitled to compensation for an additional three days of active duty pay and allowances.  As annotated on the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Mobilization List Requirements Spreadsheet (MFLRS), he was authorized three days for pre-deployment training by AMC, at the start of his aviation mobilization.  In addition, had his Air National Guard Reserve Order Writing System (AROWS) orders been correct, he may have qualified for additional benefits.  

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving as a member of the Air National Guard in the grade of Technical Sergeant (E-6).  

The applicant’s Activation Partial Mobilization (PM) orders, Order Number Z6MQA4, dated 7 Jan 16 reflects he served on active duty in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF) from 27 Sep 15 to 23 Dec 15 under Title 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 12302 and Air Force Instruction 10-402, Mobilization Planning.  

According to his DD Form 214, he was released from active duty, effective 23 Dec 15.  He was credited with 2 months and 27 days of active service for this period.  

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:

NGB/A1XR recommends denial.  There is no evidence that the applicant performed any pre-deployment training during the requested time period and there was no requirement for pre-deployment training per the partial mobilization line remarks.  

While the applicant may believe he is entitled to three days of pre-deployment training due to a projection for pre-deployment training on the AMC MFLRS, he has provided no evidence to support his request.  In accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-2619, Military Personnel Appropriation Manday Program, days are forecasted in the planning phase of a mobilization in the event there is line remark training required for that mobilization.  In this case, there were no line remark trainings associated with the applicant’s mobilization.  Furthermore, the unit is unable to provide any evidence of the applicant reporting for duty or completing any training during the three day window prior to his deployment.  It has been asserted that all members reported for duty three days before departure to accomplish computer based training (CBT’s); however, rosters or dated certificates for the training were not provided.  

A complete copy of the NGB/A1XR 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 23 Aug 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.  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 OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

THE BOARD DETERMINES 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-2016-03250 in Executive Session on 18 Oct 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 29 Jun 16, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, NGB/A1XR, dated 6 Jan 17, 
                 w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 23 Aug 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.