RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-02238
		INDEX NUMBER:  131.00
	XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  None

	XXXXXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be awarded the grade of first lieutenant vice second lieutenant based on her experience and education.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Applicant provides a resume of her education and experience and a copy of her transcript where she was awarded her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is serving on active duty as a clinical nurse.  She was directly appointed a second lieutenant in the Air Force Reserve on 16 Mar 04.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPR recommends denial of the applicant’s request.  In accordance with AFI 36-2005, paragraph 2.18.3 and Table 2.4, the applicant cannot be given credit for completion of her Master of Science degree due to it being after her commissioning date.  The applicant was appointed appropriately and service date computation was completed correctly.

The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 6 Aug 04 for review and comment within 30 days.  To date, a response has not been received.

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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 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 and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2004-02238 in Executive Session on 30 September 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 Jun 04, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPR, dated 3 Aug 04, w/atch.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Aug 04.