RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
              AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2016-03218
		
   						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She receive retroactive pay for her 2015 Additional Special Pay (ASP) Contract. 
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was never paid the $15,000 she qualified for under her 2015 ASP contract. 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant currently serves in the grade of colonel (O-6) in the Air Force Medical Corps.  

According to the documentation submitted by the applicant, on 8 Apr 15, she signed an Additional Special Pay (ASP) Medical Corps Contract to receive $15,000 per year.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is included at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The AFPC Medical/Chaplain Office recommends granting the applicant's request, indicating there is evidence of an error or injustice.  The Medical Officer Special Pay Plan, paragraph 1.4.3., states, "Each officer is ultimately responsible for requesting/monitoring his/her medical special pays and obligations.  Officers should maintain a copy of the pay plan and signed contract for record."

In Jun 16, the applicant was informed AFPC/DP2SSM (Medical Special Pay) never received her 2015 ASP contract.  Research determined her ASP contract was not properly routed through the 779th Medical Group's Credentials Office, and was not submitted to AFPC for processing.  The applicant exercised due diligence in inquiring about the status of her contract.  The applicant's contract not being signed was likely due to an administrative oversight from the applicant's Credentials Office and therefore, is an error on the part of the Air Force.

Recommend approval of the applicant's request for retroactive ASP for 2015.  

A complete copy of the AFPC Medical/Chaplain Office evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 28 Dec 16 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.
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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 AFPC Medical/Chaplain Office 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.	
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show she be paid Additional Special Pay (ASP) for the period of 1 July 2015 through 30 June 2016, on FID 25.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-03218 in Executive Session on 25 May 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The following documentary was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 13 Jul 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC Medical/Chaplain Office, dated 18 Oct 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Dec 16.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above-entitled matter.