RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04625 

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His 19 days of leave lost in fiscal year 2015 (FY15) be restored.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Due to mission requirements he was unable to take projected leave during FY15.  He was directed to establish and lead a team to study recruiter misconduct while simultaneously serving as a recruiting group commander, and was tasked with standing up an Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 29 May 91.

On 30 Sep 17, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 26 years, 4 months, and 2 days of active service.  

The applicant has zero days accrued leave paid.

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

According to AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, members are ineligible for Special Leave Accrual (SLA) for details and special working groups.  However, the applicant provided sufficient evidence of his mission requirements limiting his opportunity to take leave during FY15, as well as a letter reflecting his commander’s support. 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2SSM 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 19 Dec 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 office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale 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 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 19 days of leave was restored to his leave account commencing 2 October 2016.  

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-04625 in Executive Session on 13 Feb 18 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 pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-04625 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, w/atchs, 17 Nov 16.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Advisory, AFPC/DP2SSM, w/atch, 13 Dec 17.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, 19 Dec 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.