RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04824

 						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His points accumulated on 17 and 18 Mar 09 count towards his Retention/Retirement (RR) year for 17 Mar 08 to 16 Mar 09, instead of the following year.  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He has a “bad” year for 17 Mar 08 to 16 Mar 09.  He was on continuous active duty orders from 22 Feb 09 to 18 Mar 09.  The correction will allow him to retire at his 20 year mark.  

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is in the Air Force Reserve currently serving in the grade of senior master sergeant (SMSgt, E-8).  

His Point Credit and Accounting Reporting System (PCARS) report reflects his R/R anniversary year is 17 Mar to 16 Mar.  He accrued 48 points for his R/R year of 17 Mar 08 to 16 Mar 09.  

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:

ARPC/DPTS recommends denial.  There are no provisions in law for combining points from multiple years to form a full year.  Combining points from multiple years is contrary to 10 U.S.C. § 12732(a)(2) and DODI 1215.7, Service Credit for Reserve Retirement, Enclosure 3, paragraph 1a and b(1) which states, A qualifying year of service for non-regular retired pay is a full year during which a member is credited with a minimum of 50 retirement points.  The full year period used for crediting of qualifying years for non-regular retirement must be based on anniversary years as set forth in this regulation.  

The applicant is required to earn 50 points during the anniversary period of 17 Mar through 16 Mar each year.  During his anniversary year of 17 Mar 08 to 16 Mar 09, he only received 48 points, receiving zero satisfactory service credit for the year.  He was on continuous orders from 22 Feb 09 through 17 Mar 09 and received 13 active duty points during his anniversary year of 17 Mar 08 to 16 Mar 09.  He also received two active duty points during his anniversary year of 17 Mar 09 to 16 Mar 10.  

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTS evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 2 Nov 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 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 or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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-2016-04824 in Executive Session on 13 Feb 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	 , Panel Chair
	 , Member
	 , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 Dec 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts of Personnel Records
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPTS, dated 8 Sep 17,
			  w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 2 Nov 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.