RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04402 

						COUNSEL:  

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His 4.5 days of leave lost on 1 Oct 16 be restored.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was tasked for a real world “downed” U-2 aircraft from 21 Sep to 1 Oct 16, and was unable to take leave scheduled and approved for 25-29 Sep 16.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving as a staff sergeant in the Regular Air Force, with a projected Date of Separation of 7 Apr 22.

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/DP2SSM recommends granting the applicant’s request, indicating there is evidence of an error or injustice.

According to AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, members are ineligible for Special Leave Accrual (SLA) for temporary duty.  However, the applicant provided sufficient evidence of his planned leave, and short notice temporary duty, which prohibited him from taking leave.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2SSM 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 3 Jan 18 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 (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 restore four and one half (4.5) days of leave to his current leave account.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-04402 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-04402 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, w/atchs, 6 Oct 16.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Advisory, AFPC/DP2SSM, w/atch, 12 Dec 17.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, 3 Jan 18.

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.