RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-04174

XXXXXXXXXX (MEMBER)	COUNSEL: NONE	

	HEARING: NO	

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be given a retirement instead of a discharge. 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

After serving 18 years, she should qualify for sanctuary status thus receiving a retirement.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to Reserve Order A-150, dated 9 Mar 99, the applicant was transferred to the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) in accordance with AFI 36-2115, Assignments Within The Reserve Components, dated 1 Oct 97, for unsatisfactory weight management progress.

According to the ANG/USAFR Point Credit Summary, provided by the applicant, dated 1 Mar 02, the applicant has 18 satisfactory service years.

AFI 36-2115, paragraph 1.1.2. states, “Sanctuary” means that any officer or ARC enlisted member who attains 18 (but less than 20) years of active duty while serving on active duty (other than for training) must be retained on active duty unless voluntarily separated, medically disqualified for continued service, administratively discharged, or separated or discharged for cause.

On 1 Jul 02, the applicant was honorably discharged from the Air Force Reserve in the grade of master sergeant.

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPTT recommends denying the application.  The applicant volunteered to go into the IRR status thus not qualifying for sanctuary status.  According to AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment and Extension of Enlistment in the United States Air Force, paragraph 5.13.7.1 Reserve Members in Active Status, a member that is selected to be involuntary separated (other than for physical disability or for cause) with at least 18 years of satisfactory service can be put into sanctuary status.  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 3 Apr 18 for comment (Exhibit D), and the applicant replied on 25 Apr 18.  In her response, the applicant contends that at the time she was transferred to the IRR, she had no knowledge of the policy and it appears that if she had requested reenlistment and been denied, she may have been eligible for sanctuary.  Additionally, she believes she would have reached her weight goal if given more time.  The applicant’s 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 or injustice.  The Board concurs with the recommendation of ARPC/DPTT 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-2017-04174 in Executive Session on 20 Jun 18:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member

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

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 12 Sep 17.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, ARPC/DPTT, dated 23 Feb 18.
Exhibit D:	Letter, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 3 Apr 18.
Exhibit E:	Applicant’s response, dated 25 Apr 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-2017-04174.