RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-00078 

						COUNSEL:  
	
						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His 30 days of leave, lost in fiscal year 2016 (FY16), be restored.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He attended Marine Expeditionary Warfare School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, from 24 Jul 15 to 25 Aug 16, and was unable to take leave, thereby reducing his leave balance to 60 days.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 26 May 2010.

The applicant is currently serving as a Captain in the Regular Air Force, with an Active Duty Service Commitment Date of 24 Aug 18. 

Military Personnel Records confirm school attendance at Quantico from 8 Jul 15 – 25 Aug 16.

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:

AFPC/DP2SSM recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  

According to AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, Special Leave Accrual (SLA) is not authorized for normal PCS moves, or attending schools or courses.  The applicant did not provide documentation from either the 333rd Training Squadron, or the Student Commander, indicating leave was not authorized from 24 Jul 15 to 25 Aug 16.   

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2SSM 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 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.  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 DETERMINES 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-2017-00078 in Executive Session on 20 Feb 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-00078 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, w/atchs, 20 Dec 16.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Advisory, AFPC/DP2SSM, w/atchs, 4 Oct 17.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, 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.