RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2020-02319

XXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING REQUESTED: YES

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

His Aviation Bonus (AvB) for the period 1 Feb 19 through 31 Jan 20, be approved and paid.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

He was due a payment for an agreement he originally requested for Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18).  However, when payment was due he was notified that the original agreement had been denied because his Individual Data Summary (IDS) did not show an eligibility date until 1 Feb 19.  Upon notification of the error he attempted to sign a FY19 agreement with an effective date of 1 Feb 19, but the document was not signed until 3 Sep 19.  

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The applicant is an Air National Guard captain (O-3).

The applicant provided his FY19 AvB Agreement/Statement of Understanding, signed 3 Sep 19.

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION

NGB/A1P recommends granting the application.  Based on the documentation provided by the applicant and analysis of the facts, there is evidence of an error or injustice.  The applicant believed he was due a payment for an agreement he originally requested for FY18.  When payment was due he was notified the original agreement had been denied because his Individual Data Summary (IDS) did not show an eligibility date until 1 Feb 19.  Upon notification of the error the applicant attempted to sign a FY19 agreement with an effective date of 1 Feb 19, but the document was not signed until 3 Sep 19.  The applicant received incorrect guidance from the AvB Coordinator due to miscommunication with NGB/A1PF.

The complete advisory opinion is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION

The Board sent a copy of the advisory opinion to the applicant on 2 Nov 20 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

1.  The application was timely filed.

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

3.  After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board concludes the applicant is the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of NGB/A1P and finds a preponderance of the evidence substantiates the applicant’s contentions.  The applicant received incorrect guidance from the AvB Coordinator due to miscommunication.  Therefore, the Board recommends correcting the applicant’s records as indicated below.

4.  The applicant has not shown a personal appearance, with or without counsel, would materially add to the Board’s understanding of the issues involved.

RECOMMENDATION

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show competent authority approved his request for an Aviation Bonus for the period 1 Feb 19 through 31 Jan 20 Tier 3 agreement at a rate of $15,000 annually.

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-2020-02319 in Executive Session on 7 Jan 21:

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All members voted to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 17 Aug 20.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, NGB/A1P, dated 21 Oct 20.
Exhibit D:	Notification of advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 2 Nov 20.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings regarding AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2020-02319, as required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.