RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04867 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He receive joint duty credit from 23 May 06 through 2 Nov 06. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His joint duty assignment is not recorded on his records. From 23 May 06 through 2 Nov 06, he served in a joint duty position in Combined Forces Command-A, which the Secretary of Defense approved as being eligible for joint duty credit. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________ ______________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Air Force on 5 Jul 00. On 31 Mar 08, the applicant was honorably discharged from active duty for completion of his required active service, and credited with 7 years, 8 months, and 26 days active service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPAPPO recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. On 1 Oct 07, the law changed to allow officers to apply for joint duty credit for any joint experiences they may have previously had, retroactive to 11 Sep 01. The applicant was on active duty at the time, but neglected to apply. In Mar 08, the applicant separated from active duty. On 1 Oct 10, the policy changed so officers had to apply for joint credit within one year of the completion of their experience. In Feb 12, the applicant returned to active duty, and requested credit for his joint duty experience from 2006, which is now over six years old. There are no waivers allowed to this Joint Staff policy. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPPO 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 11 Jan 13 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). ________________________________________________________________ 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 of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the 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-2012-04867 in Executive Session on 9 Jul 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Oct 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPPO, dated 10 Dec 12. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jan 13.