RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS. IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01257 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Agreement be changed to reflect that it was signed prior to his Date of Separation (DOS) of 10 Nov 14. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He completed the IRR agreement prior to his DOS and the document was misplaced. In support of his request the applicant provides copies of an e- mail dated 17 Mar 15, from the 355th Force Support Squadron that states the applicant signed the IRR Requirements memorandum when he out-processed on 6 Nov 14. However, he should have signed the IRR Agreement Conditional for Enlisted Separation Pay memorandum before having his orders issued on 22 Oct 14 and again before out- processing on 6 Nov 14. Due to this administrative oversight, the applicant has not received his separation pay from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). The applicant also provides other documents associated with his request. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 11 Dec 07, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force. On 10 Nov 14, the applicant was honorably released from active duty with a narrative reason for separation of “Completion of Required Active Duty Training” and Re-entry (RE) code “2X” which denotes “1st term, 2nd term or career airman considered but not selected for reenlistment.” ? AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends approval. The applicant was separated based upon his commander not recommending him for further retention in the Air Force under the Selective Reenlistment Program. Based upon the applicant's denial of reenlistment, he was properly separated with a Separation Program Designator (SPD) code of “LGH” which denotes “Non- retention on active duty" which was properly reflected on his DD FM 214. The SPD code entitled the applicant to receive half separation pay. This information was indicated on the applicant's separation order and his DD Form 214 accordingly. DFAS originally paid the applicant his separation pay on 26 Jan 15, however, they retrieved it from the applicant's account when they determined that the IRR agreement attached to his record was signed after his DOS. The applicant’s Military Personnel Section (MPS) conceded that an error was made on their part with regard to ensuring the applicant signed the IRR agreement prior to being issued separation orders. There is no fault on the applicant in this instance and he should not be denied his entitlement. An error has occurred with his record and should be rectified. This is a case where it is in the interest of justice to correct the applicant’s record to reflect that he signed his IRR agreement prior to his DOS so he can receive separation pay. A complete copy of the DPSOR 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 13 May 15 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. Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an 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 he signed his IRR Agreement on 6 Nov 14 and is entitled to receive separation pay. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-01257 in Executive Session on 10 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 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Mar 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 5 May 15. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 May 15. Exhibit E. E-mail, AFRBA, dated 13 May 15.