RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04696 

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive the correspondence points necessary for him to receive a good year.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He received a bad year for Reserve duty in 2007 by missing the 50 points necessary for a good year by one point due to his study abroad in Guanajuato, Mexico.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving Air Force Reserve in the grade of Staff Sergeant (SSgt), E-5.

In 2008, the applicant was awarded a “Baccalaureate Spanish” degree from a “miscellaneous college”, as evidenced by Personal Data document, Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS), dated 11 Aug 17. 

According to the documentation provided by the applicant, his summer 2007 classes were part of the Guanajuato Mexico Program, as evidenced by Morehouse College transcripts, Official Transcript 6983.

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/DPTS recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  In accordance with AFI 36-2254, Volume 3, Reserve Personnel Telecommuting/Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Guidelines, Chapter 2 (Atch 3), “ADL is confined to members in duty status or enrolled in Air Force Institute for Advanced Distributed Learning courses.”

In the summer of 2007, the applicant participated in a Guanajuato, Mexico Program and was not in a duty status.  Civilian colleges are not eligible for correspondence course credit (ADL).

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTS evaluation is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 6 Oct 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.  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; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or 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-2016-04696 in Executive Session on 14 Feb 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

	Panel Chair 
Member
Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-04696 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 Nov 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPTS, dated 21 Aug 17, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 6 Oct 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.