RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-03971

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His AF Form 938, Request and Authorization for Active Duty Training/Active Duty Tour, block 14, Release Date, be corrected from 28 Aug 16 to 1 Sep 16 and to receive all pay and allowances associated with downtime and leave earned.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His deployment was extended and the amendment made to the deployment orders was cancelled due to an M4S error.  He was instructed by the Force Support Squadron to submit a request to the AFBCMR to amend his deployment orders.  This has affected his pay negatively and has caused him to be charged leave erroneously. 

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.

On 7 Jan 16, according to AFRC/A1R, the applicant was mobilized to active duty for the period of 7 Jan 16 thru 28 Aug 16, as evidenced by AF Form 938, Request and Authorization for Active Duty Training/Active Duty Tour, dated 8 Sep 15 (Exhibit C, Attachment 1).

On 20 Sep 16, according to the documentation provided by the applicant, he was instructed by the Force Support Squadron to submit a request to the AFBCMR to amend his AF Form 938.

On, 2 Nov 16, the applicant’s Automated Record Management System (ARMS) file reflects DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, dated 1 Nov 16, was uploaded for the period of 7 Jan 16 thru 2 Sep 16 for total service of 7 months and 26 days.

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:

AFRC/A1R recommends granting the applicant’s request, indicating there is evidence of an error or injustice.

Air Force policy, in accordance with the Partial Mobilization message (PM 1117), states requests for extension must be received prior to the member’s current deactivation date.  Due to circumstances beyond the applicant’s control, the mobilization authority in which he was activated expired prior to his orders being extended.  This left the applicant in a hardship, and unable to complete final travel vouchers or receive pay and allowance for additional days warranted for this activation.

The applicant’s original orders covered the period of 7 Jan 16 to 28 Aug 16.  The Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES) reflect his temporary duty expiration date was 22 Jul 16.  However, he did not leave the area of responsibility (AOR) until 8 days later (29 Jul 16), which was not expected in the original mobilization planning.  He arrived at his home station on 30 Jul l6, earned 14 days of downtime and 20 days of leave requiring an extension to establish a new end date of 2 Sep 16.

A complete copy of the AFRC/A1R 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 13 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.  Although the applicant requested a new end date of 1 Sep 16, we agree with AFRC/A1R to establish a new end date of 2 Sep 16.

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 his AF Form 938, Request and Authorization for Active Duty Training/Active Duty Tour, Reserve Order A6TYZ6, dated 11 Sep 15, block 14, Release Date, be corrected from 28 Aug 16 to 2 Sep 16, and he be paid all pay and allowances.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-03971 in Executive Session on 24 Aug 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 27 Sep 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFRC/A1R, dated 12 Jan 17, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 13 Feb 17, 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.