RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

	IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-01051

	 	COUNSEL: None

	HEARING: No

APPLICANT’S REQUEST.   His UPT orders under Title 32 be changed to Title 10 orders.  

APPLICANT’S CONTENTION.   ANGI 36-2001, Management and Operational Support Within the Air National Guard, states all ANG members attending UPT and PME programs will attend in a Title 10 status.  

STATEMENT OF FACTS.  The applicant is a major (O-4) in the Air National Guard.  For more information, see the excerpts of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory opinions at Exhibits C and E.  

AIR FORCE EVALUATION.   NGB/A1D recommends denial.  All orders for UPT attendance prior to 19 Oct 09 were under Title 32 status, the applicant completed UPT on 9 Oct 09.   The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

OTHER EVALUATION:  OASD lists the qualifying positions for Full-Time National Guard Duty Qualifying for a Reduced Eligibility Age for Receipt of Retired Pay for Non-Regular Service.  Attendance at UPT is not on the list.   The complete advisory is at Exhibit E.  

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation and the OASD memorandum to the applicant on 1 Dec 17 and 9 Jan 18, respectively, (Exhibits D and F), but has received no response.  

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

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 not the victim of an error and injustice.  The Board concurs with NGB/A1D and OASD and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS: The APPLICANT be informed that the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of relevant evidence not considered with this application.

CERTIFICATION: The following quorum of the Board, as defined in paragraph 1.5 of Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-01051 in Executive Session on 24 Feb 18:

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All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A: Applicant’s application, DD Form 149, dated 16 Feb 17, w/atchs.
Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C: Advisory opinion, NGB/A1D, dated 19 Oct 17.  
Exhibit D: Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 1 Dec 17.
Exhibit E:  OASD Memorandum, dated 18 Sep 15.
Exhibit F.  Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 9 Jan 18.  

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