RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04927 

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His active duty orders be changed to reflect the grade of major, effective 25 Jul 16.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Upon accession he was determined to be eligible for the grade of major, when starting active duty, effective 25 Jul 16.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 1 May 06.

The applicant is currently serving as a captain in the Regular Air Force, with an indefinite obligation.  

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:

If relief is granted, AFPC/DPAN states the applicant should be promoted to the grade of major in accordance with governing policies. 

In Jun 10, the applicant was appointed as a captain in the Reserve of the Air Force upon graduation from the health Professions Scholarship Program.  He remained in the reserves while attending a civilian residency program.  The applicant received the appropriate service credit to enter onto active duty as a major; however, his appointment for major was not approved by POTUS and Senate.  In Jan 16, he was erroneously submitted for appointment as captain, and SECDEF approved in Mar 16.  He was resubmitted for major in Mar 16, and POTUS/SENATE approved in Sep 16.  The applicant entered into active duty as a captain in Jul 16.

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

If relief is granted AFPC/DP2LT states the applicant should be promoted to the grade of major with a date of rank (DOR) established as 26 Jun 16, with an effective date of rank of 15 Sep 16 (date of approved scroll).

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2LT evaluation is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 13 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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  We note the applicant requests his active duty orders be changed to reflect the grade of major, effective 25 Jul 16.  After a thorough review of the evidence and the Air Force evaluations, we find the applicant should be promoted to the grade of major with a date of rank of 26 Jun 16 and an effective date of 15 Sep 16.  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 he was promoted to the grade of major with a date of rank (DOR) established as   26 June 2016, with an effective date of rank of 15 September 2016.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-04927 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-2016-04927 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 26 Sep 16.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Advisory, AFPC/DPAN, dated 1 Sep 17.
	Exhibit D.  Advisory, AFPC/DP2LT, dated 5 Oct 17.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 13 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.