RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-00070 

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to eliminate the break in service between his Active Duty (AD) separation and entry into the Air Force Reserve.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Due to a delay in the scrolling processing of his application for Ready Reserve assignment at SECDEF level, he incurred a break in service between his Date of Separation (DOS) and appointment date into the Air Force Reserve.  

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 31 May 06.

On 31 May 16, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with ten years, and one day of active service.  

On 15 Aug 16, the applicant was appointed as a reserve officer in the grade of captain (O-3).

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is included at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPAR recommends granting relief, indicating sufficient evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the evidence provided, they concluded the break in service was no fault of the applicant.  Current policies do not allow for backdating oaths; however, SAF/GCI (previous office symbol SAF/GCM) and the AFBCMR have determined that the AFBCMR has the authority to adjust the DOS for these officers to prevent a break in service.  OSD General Counsel determined the appointment date is the date the Secretary of Defense approves the appointment or the date the oath was administered, whichever is later.  The applicant was granted appointment in accordance with the Office of Secretary of Defense directive.  

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPAR 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 6 Dec 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.  Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice.  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 did not separate from the Regular Air Force on 31 May 2016, but on that date he continued to serve on active duty until 14 August 2016, when he was released from active duty.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-00070 in Executive Session on 12 Mar 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-2017-00070 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 02 Dec 16, w/atch(s).
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Master Personnel Records.	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPAR, dated 3 Oct 17, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 6 Dec 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.