RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-05162

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be compensated for 21 days of leave lost after her 
separation.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was unable to take terminal leave prior to separating due to 
work constraints and required availability for a hearing.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 
17 Jul 08.

On 31 Aug 14, the applicant was furnished an honorable 
discharge, and was credited with 6 years, 1 month, and 14 days 
of active service.   

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.    


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  The applicant had 81 days of leave 
prior to her separation.  According to the applicant’s leave 
history in the Master Military Pay Account (MMPA), she sold 60 
days of leave.  However, it could not be verified that the 
applicant lost 21 days of leave.  

In accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-3003, Military 
Leave Program, “both management and members share responsibility 
in managing leave balances throughout the FY.”  It further 
states unit commanders may disapprove terminal leave for 
military necessity or in the best interest of the Air Force.  
The applicant has not provided documentation that her terminal 
leave request was submitted and denied by the unit commander due 
to work requirements and to attend a hearing.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

In response, the applicant reiterates that a court hearing is 
considered an active duty day, so there was no possibility to 
take her remaining 21 days of leave.  Her understanding was that 
once you start terminal leave, you are off duty until out-
processing from the military.  Because of the changes in the 
dates of the hearing and not knowing when the Board would meet, 
it was not possible to take terminal leave so no request for 
terminal leave was submitted.  In support of her response, the 
applicant provides copies of her hearing notifications.


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 requested 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-2014-05162 in Executive Session on 13 Aug 15, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
	

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-05162 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 Sep 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 11 Feb 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Mar 15.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, dated 7 Apr 15.
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