RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2016-04951

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  His Partial Mobilization message 1123 be extended by eight (8) days.
2.  He receive compensation/pay for eight (8) additional days of mobilization.
3.  His mobilization history in the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) be corrected to reflect the eight (8) additional days. 
4.  His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to add eight (8) additional days to his total active duty period.
5.  His Tricare eligibility be corrected to provide the full 180-day Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP) benefit.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The Partial Mobilization (PM) message change was not approved prior to the mobilization end period.  The PM message change request was submitted on 12 Aug 16.  The Combat Air Forces (CAF) Mobilization and Deployment Manager (A3) directed the unit to submit an application to the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR).

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 2 Jan 16, the applicant was mobilized under 10 USC 12302 in support of Operation FREEDOM SENTINEL.

On 17 Aug 16, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge, and credited with 7 months and 16 days active service.

The applicant is currently serving with the South Carolina Air National Guard.

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:

NGB/A1XR recommends granting all portions of the applicant’s request, indicating there is evidence of error or injustice.

In accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 10-402, Mobilization Planning, paragraph 1.1.1., “Involuntary activation/mobilization (Title 10 U.S.C. § 688, 12301(a), 12302, 12304) of ARC forces will be for a maximum of one (1) year at any one time (alternative constructs require approval from the Secretary of the Air Force (SecAF) or designated representative, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD (P&R), or SecDef). This period will include pre-deployment administrative actions, deployment-specific pre-deployment training, deployment, any administrative absence days accrued under Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence (PDMRA), in accordance with AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, reconstitution time, and post mobilization leave.”

Travel delays resulted in the applicant using a portion of his earned leave for travel while still overseas serving in his mobilized capacity.

A complete copy of the NGB/A1XR 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 24 Jan 18 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.  By virtue of approving an extension of his mobilization orders by eight (8) days, the applicant’s remaining requests will also be corrected.  We also believe it is appropriate to further correct the applicant’s records to reflect that said period was classified as ordinary leave to ensure the applicant is actually charged for the leave and preclude the possibility of an unearned windfall.  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 not released from mobilization under Title 10, United States Code, Section 12302 in support of Operation FREEDOM SENTINEL on 17 Aug 16, but continued to serve on active duty, in an ordinary leave status, through 25 Aug 16.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-04951 in Executive Session on 13 Mar 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-04951 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 Nov 16.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpt from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, NGB/A1XR, dated 10 Jan 18, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 24 Jan 18, w/atch.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations regarding AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-04951, and the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.