RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2014-04122

					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  NO


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Date of Separation (DOS) be adjusted to 16 Jul 14.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His recruiter submitted his scroll for approval, on 21 Feb 14; 
however, due to a delay in the processing of the scroll list at 
the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) level, he had a break in service 
from 11 Jul 14 to 17 Jul 14, when he was appointed into the Air 
Force Reserve.  

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 5 Jun 01, the applicant entered active duty as a Regular Air 
Force officer.  The applicant is currently serving in the USAFR in 
the grade of Major (Maj/O-4).  

On 11 Jul 14, the applicant was discharged from active duty.  

On 17 Jul 14, the applicant was appointed into the Air Force 
Reserve.  


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPA recommends approval of the applicant's request to reflect 
no break in service.  They found no administrative error and 
conclude the break in service was at no fault of the applicant.  
DPA advise that implementation of the Secretary of the Air Force 
General Counsel (SAF/GCM) advisory, grants the AFBCMR authority to 
adjust the DOS. 

DPA indicates that current policies do not allow for backdating 
oaths; however, SAF/GCM and the AFBCMR have determined that the 
AFBCMR has the authority to adjust the DOS for these officers to 
prevent a break in service.  The office of the Secretary of 
Defense (OSD) General Counsel determined the appointment date is 
the date SECDEF approves the appointment or the date the oath was 
administered, whichever is later.  The applicant was granted 
appointment in accordance with the OSD directive.

The complete DPA 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 24 Nov 14 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.  Sufficient 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 
and agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force 
office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the 
basis for our conclusion the applicant has been the victim of an 
error or injustice.  Therefore, we recommend the applicant's 
records be corrected as indicated below.	


THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force 
relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 11 Jul 14, 
he was not released from active duty, but on that date he was 
continued on active duty through 16 Jul 14, and was then released 
from active duty.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2014-04122 in Executive Session on 4 Jun 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The 
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2014-04122 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 22 Sep 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Pertinent Excerpts from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, ARPC/DPA, dated 24 Oct 14, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Nov 14.