RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-00594

						COUNSEL:  NONE

HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect he earned 50 points for a good year for the period 23 Apr 12 to 22 Apr 13.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

While performing his reserve duty in Sep 12, he received an email notice that AFRC was experiencing a budget shortfall and that he needed to cut his duty short and return home.  The notice stated affected reservists would be given good-year status because of the budget shortfall.  As directed, he cut short his duty days and returned home.  However, he was never informed that the budget issues were resolved and that he could have completed his duty to achieve a satisfactory year of service for 2012.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former member of the Air Force Reserve.

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:

ARPC/DPTS recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. 

The applicant’s anniversary year runs from 23 Apr through 22 Apr each year.  He is required to earn 50 points during this period to receive a satisfactory year of service.  He earned 49 points for the anniversary year 23 Apr 12 to 22 Apr 13, which resulted in his receiving an unsatisfactory year of service for that period.

The applicant has not provided any supporting documentation, to substantiate that he has been the victim of an error or injustice.

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTS evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 19 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.  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 OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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-2017-00594 in Executive Session on 13 Mar 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The panel considered the following documentary evidence:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 13 Feb 17, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPTS, dated 28 Sep 17, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 19 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 BC-2017-00594.