RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2016-03264
		
						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be given 12 months of constructive service credit (CSC) for completing the clinical laboratory certification program.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He should have received credit for this program when he entered extended active duty (EAD).

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Via Special Order AH-0174, dated 24 February 2016, the applicant was ordered to active duty in the grade of second lieutenant (O-1) effective 27 March 2016.

According to a letter from the Medical Technology Program Director dated 25 October 2016, and accompanying certificate dated 28 June 2013, the applicant successfully completed a one-year medical technology program.

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of first lieutenant (0-2).

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:

AFPC/DP2N recommends granting the applicant’s request, indicating there is evidence of an error or injustice.  Military accessions was not aware the applicant completed the clinical laboratory certification program prior to his entry into active duty.  Therefore, he was not credited with the constructive service he qualified for in accordance with AFI 36-2005, Officer Accessions.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2N evaluation, with attachments is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 7 June 2017, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).

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 the rationale expressed 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 set forth 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 competent authority approved awarding 12-months of constructive service credit for completing the clinical laboratory certification program.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-03264 in Executive Session on 14 November 2017, 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-2016-03264 was considered:

Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 12 August 2016, w/atchs.
Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2N, dated 13 February 
  2017, w/atchs.
Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 7 June 2017.

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.