RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04987

	COUNSEL:  NONE
	
	HEARING:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His partial mobilization orders be extended for seven (7) days, and he receive all associated pays and benefits.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The partial mobilization message change was not approved prior to the mobilization end period.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a currently serving Air National Guard Staff Sergeant.  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

NGB/A1XR recommends granting the application.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 28 Feb 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is the victim of an error and injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of NGB/A1XR and finds that a preponderance of the evidence substantiates the applicant’s contentions.  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, the Board recommends 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 he was not released from mobilization under Title 10, United States Code, Section 12302 in support of Operation FREEDOM SENTINEL on 17 August 2016, but continued to serve on active duty, in an ordinary leave status, through 24 August 2016.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2016-04987 in Executive Session on 3 Apr 18:

All members voted to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, undated.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, NGB/A1XR, w/atchs, dated 10 Jan 18.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 28 Feb 18.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.