RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04441 

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED: NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her loss of 1.5 days leave in Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16) be restored.  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She lost her leave as a result of attending military training.  She arrived at Officer Training School (OTS) with 34.0 days of leave on 6 October 2015.  Upon graduation she went directly to Intelligence Officer School.  She was placed on indefinite casual status due to her incomplete security clearance.  Although she intended to take leave in April 2016, a decision was made by the commander to push students through the course with interim clearances.  She was given a one day notice before starting class.  Thus, she was prevented from taking leave because the class ran from 13 April 2016 through 14 October 2016.  

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of second lieutenant (01E).  

According to the applicant’s Master Military Pay Account beginning 1 October 2016, she lost 1.5 days leave.  

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:

AFPC/DP2SSM recommends denial.  The applicant did not provide documentation from the school or a Commander stating leave was not authorized during the training period of 13 April 2016 to 17 October 2016, nor that she was not given the opportunity to take leave prior to her permanent change of station (PCS) for Intelligence Officer School.  Based on the documentation provided by the applicant and the evidence submitted, she could have taken leave after completion of OTS and prior to her original class start date of 3 February 2016.  In accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-3003, Military Leave Program, OTS graduates may take up to 30 days ordinary leave or advance leave if needed before reporting to their first permanent duty station.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2SSM evaluation is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

She went directly to Intelligence Officer School after graduating from OTS on 11 December 2015 and was placed in “casual” status for an indefinite period, pending completion of her security clearance investigation.  While in “casual” status she was authorized to take ordinary leave; however, expecting to be on “casual” status until at least August 2016 she projected to take ordinary leave in late April 2016.  In early April, she was selected to begin the Officer Intelligence Office Course with an interim clearance.  Her class start date was 13 April 2016 instead of 3 February 2016, as indicated by AFPC/DP2SSM.  She was not authorized ordinary leave during the period of 13 April through 17 October 2016, as certified by the 315th Training Squadron Director of Operations.  As a result, she was unable to use her 1.5 days of use or lose leave without jeopardizing her graduation date and getting washed back due to extended absences.  

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

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, to include the applicant’s rebuttal, however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  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-2016-04441 in Executive Session on 13 February 2018 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 3 November 2016, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Master Personnel Records Excerpts.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2SSM, dated 4 August 2017, 
                 w/atch.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 7 November 2017.
Exhibit E.  Memorandum, Applicant, dated 4 December 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.