RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04615 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Item 12e, “Total Prior Inactive Service,” on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, reflect 3 Years, 7 months and 12 days of inactive service. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was commissioned in the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) of the United States Air Force Reserve (USAFR) on 3 November 1999. His total prior inactive service record should begin from his date of commission up to, 15 June 2003, the date he entered on active duty. In support of his request the applicant submits a copy of his DD Form 214 and AF Form 133, Oath of Office (Military Personnel). The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is a former commissioned officer of the Regular Air Force who served as a Medical Service Officer from 15 June 2003 through 12 July 2009. He was progressively promoted to the grade of Major, with a pay grade of (O-4) effective 18 April 2009. He was released from active duty with an honorable characterization of service and was credited with 6 years and 28 days of active duty service. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSIPV recommends denial. DPSIPV states the applicant was a participant in the Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program (AFHPSP) from 3 November 1999 to 18 April 2003 (3 years, 5 months and 16 days). Upon completion of his medical requirements on 18 April 2003, he served as a commissioned Reserve officer in the Medical Corps until 14 June 2003 which is reflected on his DD Form 214 as 1 month and 27 days. In accordance with Title 10 United States Code (USC), Section 2126, service performed while a member of the AFHPSP shall not be counted in determining eligibility for retirement or in computing years of service. Therefore, the applicant is not entitled to receive inactive duty credit on his DD Form 214. The complete AFPC/DPSIPV evaluation, with attachments, 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 January 2012 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). To date, this office has not received a response. ________________________________________________________________ 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 its 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 basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. ________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered this application BC-2011-04615 in Executive Session on 17 July 2012, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149 dated 18 November 2011, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIPV, dated 30 December 2011, w/atchs. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 January 2012.