RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2015-00270
		
  			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be reinstated to Active Duty (AD) and promoted to the grade 
of Technical Sergeant (TSgt) with a date of rank and effective 
date of 1 Oct 14.  

He receive all pay and allowances as if he were promoted on 1 
Oct 14 and did not leave AD.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

On 14 Jan 15, the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) notified him 
they found an error in his record, stating he was selected for 
promotion to TSgt with a line number of 1329.9.  AFPC indicated 
he could petition to be reinstated to AD and receive back-pay 
and allowances.  

Had the error not occurred, he would have been notified of his 
promotion in Jul 14 and not separated from AD in Dec 14.  In 
support of his request, he provides a notification letter from 
the Chief of Enlisted Promotions, an updated Weighted Airman 
Promotion System (WAPS) score notice and an AFPC promotion 
certification memorandum. 

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 2 Dec 99, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.  

On 2 Dec 14, the applicant received an honorable discharge.  He 
was credited with 15 years and 1 day of active service.

On 14 Jan 15, AFPC/DPSOE sent the applicant a memorandum 
informing him his promotion was reviewed during a January 2015 
in-system supplemental process.  This process review discovered 
the applicant was selected for promotion to TSgt.  Additionally, 
this memorandum informed the applicant to petition the AFBCMR 
for correction of his record. 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
described in the memoranda prepared by the Air Force offices of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which are included at Exhibits C, 
D and E.


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOE certifies the applicant was promoted to TSgt during 
the Jan 15 in-system supplemental.  His promotion was a result 
of an audit conducted on the enlisted promotion process where 
AFPC identified a software issue with the automated scanner used 
to score WAPS tests.  The issue caused the scanner to misscore 
his Promotion Fitness Examination (PFE) and/or Specialty 
Knowledge Test.  

Once the error was identified and corrected, it was determined 
that the applicant exceeded the required cutoff score for 
promotion to TSgt.  Based on his promotion sequence number, 
1329.9, he should have been promoted to TSgt effective 1 Oct 14.   
 
The complete DPSOE evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPSOR recommends approval. According to the AFPC/DPSOE 
memorandum, the applicant was promoted to the grade of TSgt on 
the Jan 15 in-system supplemental promotion cycle.  This was the 
result of an audit that was conducted which identified an error 
by software used to score the promotion exam.  Although 
initially informed that he had not been promoted to the higher 
grade, the resulting audit revealed that he did indeed exceed 
the minimum score required for promotion.  

The applicant’s contention that he would have been allowed to 
remain in the Air Force had this promotion been made known prior 
to his date of separation is correct.  Based on the High Year of 
Tenure (HYT) rule for the rank of TSgt, the applicant could have 
been allowed to remain in the Air Force beyond 15 years Total 
Active Federal Military Service (TAFMS).  It is DPSOR’s opinion 
the applicant’s separation be nullified and he be reinstated 
back into the Air Force under the new rank of TSgt.  

It must be noted that individuals who are separated as a result 
of HYT are entitled to receive separation pay.  If the 
applicant’s case for reinstatement is approved, the applicant 
needs to be made aware that recoupment procedures of the 
separation pay may result.
 
The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit D.

AFPC/DPAA recommends the applicant be reinstated on AD.  The 
member is a fully trained 3P071 (Security Forces Craftsman).  
The manning in the Security Forces career field supports his 
retention in the Air Force.   

The complete DPAA evaluation is at Exhibit E.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 11 Feb 15 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit F).  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 (OPR) 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 the 
applicant did not separate on 2 Dec 14, but remained on active 
duty and promoted to the grade of technical sergeant, effective 
1 Oct 14, and is entitled to all pay and allowances associated 
with assuming the higher grade.  If applicable, the applicant 
should be made aware that recoupment procedures of separation 
pay may result due to his return to active duty. 


All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The 
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2015-00270 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 20 Jan 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOE, dated 21 Jan 15.
	Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 2 Feb 15.
	Exhibit E.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPAA, dated 9 Feb 15.
	Exhibit F.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Feb 15.