RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-01839

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Eight (8) days of leave lost be restored to his leave account.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was unable to take 8 days of scheduled leave due to his having emergency surgery, convalescent leave, and mission constraints.  

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force in grade of lieutenant colonel (Lt Col).

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 Exhibits C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2SSM recommends granting the applicant’s request, indicating there is evidence of an error or injustice.  However, DP2SSM recommends only restoring 7 days of lost leave.  The applicant originally requested 8 days be restored, however his Master Military Pay Account (MMPA) states he lost 7 days of accrued leave on 1 Oct 16.

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 6 Dec 17, 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.  However, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has been the victim of an error or injustice, but only to the extent of seven days of lost leave on 1 Oct 16 as evident in his MMPA record.  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 seven (7) days of leave be restored to his leave account balance.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-018398 in Executive Session on 13 Apr 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-01839 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 Mar 17, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2SSM dated 21 Nov 17, watchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 6 Dec 17.

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.