RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-03247

	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive separation pay entitlement based on involuntary separation.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He handed in his signed Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) agreement when he out-processed and it was misfiled.  Although he does not have a copy of the IRR agreement, he most assuredly selected to serve in the IRR to maintain eligibility for separation pay.  

The applicant provided a copy of a signed IRR Agreement - Conditional For Officer Separation Pay, dated 31 Mar 17.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former Air Force captain.

On 31 Jan 17, according to AFPC/DP2STM, the applicant was contacted via MyPers with instructions to complete and sign an IRR agreement for entitlement of separation pay.

On 6 Feb 17, the applicant’s AF Form 100, Request and Authorization for Separation, block 21a, Eligible for Separation Pay, is not checked and in the remarks section it was indicated, “The member failed to sign and return the IRR agreement and is not entitled to separation pay.”  

On 31 Mar 17, under the provisions of AFI 36-3207, Separating Commissioned Officers, the applicant was honorably discharged with a narrative reason for separation of “Non-Selection, Permanent Promotion,” and was credited with 10 years, 7 months, and 20 days of active service. 

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2STM recommends denying the application.  The applicant was afforded ample time and opportunity to complete and sign the IRR and did not do so in a timely manner. The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 18 Apr 18 for comment (Exhibit D).  In a letter dated 16 May 18, the applicant responded.  The complete response is at Exhibit E.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.   After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP2STM and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2017-03247 in Executive Session on 6 Jun 18:

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 27 Oct 17.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2STM, dated 20 Dec 17.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 18 Apr 18.
Exhibit E:	Letter, Applicant, dated 16 May 18.

	Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9 for Docket Number BC-2017-03247.