RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04307

	COUNSEL: NONE

 	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:  

Her Jun 14 unexcused absence from unit training assembly (UTA) be corrected to an excused absence.  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:   

She was told by her supervision she would be excused for two periods, to include one day from the Jun 14 UTA.  She requested an AF Form 40A, UTA Excusal, but one was not completed.  She was rendered ineligible for promotion due to the unexcused absence.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:  

The applicant is a master sergeant in the Active Guard Reserve (AGR)  

In support of her request, she provides a letter of support from the 433d Mission Support Group Executive Officer (433 MSG/CCE) dated 17 Oct 16.

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFRC/A1K recommends denial.  Although the applicant may have had her supervisor’s approval verbally, her supervisor did not have the authority to excuse her from UTA.  Per AFI 36-2254V1, Reserve Personnel Participation, only the commander may grant an excused UTA absence and it must occur within 30 days prior to or 30 days after the UTA.  There is no evidence to suggest her commander excused her from the Jun 14 UTA.  

An airman must be performing satisfactorily in their assigned position and not have any unexcused absences within the previous 12-month period from the promotion effective date per AFI 36-2502, Enlisted Airman Promotion/Demotion Program.  Additionally, AFI 36-2254V1 requires the most recent completed Retention/Retirement (R/R) year to be satisfactory.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 20 Mar 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.  

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

1.   The application was timely filed.  

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.  

3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice.   The Board concurs with AFRC/A1K and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.   However, should the applicant provide a letter of support from her unit commander, the Board would be willing to reconsider her request.   

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:  

The APPLICANT be informed that the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION: 

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-04307 in Executive Session on 24 Apr 18:

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A: Applicant’s application, DD Form 149, dated 20 Oct 16, w/atch.
Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C: Advisory opinion, AFRC/A1K, dated 14 Mar 18.
Exhibit D: Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 20 Mar 18.  

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.