RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2021-01822

XXXX X. XXXX	COUNSEL: NONE
	
	HEARING REQUESTED: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

His Fiscal Year (FY) 20 Aviation Bonus (AvB) Agreement, signed on 20 Mar 20, be approved.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

His AvB Agreement was originally submitted inside the appropriate window; however, through no fault of his own, his package was not timely processed. He gave the AvB coordinator all required documents and sufficient time to complete his bonus paperwork prior to the FY20 deadline.  NGB/A1PF attempted to address the shortcomings in his bonus submission with the AvB coordinator to no avail.  On multiple occasions the AvB coordinator told him bonus requirements were met.  On 27 Apr 21, he was made aware that the final package was received after the FY20 AvB deadline. 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The applicant is a currently serving lieutenant colonel (O-5) in the Air National Guard (ANG) and serves as a C-130H aircraft pilot.  

On 30 Sep 20, according to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, the applicant completed one year of Active Duty – Voluntary Non Contingency (MPA) duty.

Per Special Order Number XXXX, dated 15 Apr 20, provided by the applicant, he was on MPA mandays in accordance with 10 U.S.C. §12301 (d) for the period of 1 Oct 19 to 30 Sep 20.

Per Special Order Number XXXX, dated 30 Sep 20, provided by the applicant, he was on MPA mandays in accordance with 10 U.S.C. §12301 (d) for the period of 1 Oct 20 to 31 Mar 21.

Per FY20 AvB Agreement, Statement of Understanding, dated 20 Mar 20, provided by the applicant, he requested an AvB contract with an annual amount of $15,000 for one to two years for serving on one year of orders or Active Guard Reserve (AGR)/statutory tour as a pilot for the period 20 Mar 20 to 19 Mar 22.

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 and analysis of the facts, there is evidence of an error or injustice. The applicant signed and submitted a request for AvB on 20 Mar 20.  The unit AvB coordinator was not fully experienced in the AvB process, which caused the submission to be excessively delayed. The applicant was eligible to initiate a Tier 3 AvB agreement for the period 20 Mar 20 to 19 Mar 22, in the amount of $15,000 per year.

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 3 Dec 21 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.  Therefore, the Board recommends correcting the applicant’s records as indicated below.

RECOMMENDATION

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show his Fiscal Year 20 Aviation Bonus (AvB) Agreement dated 20 Mar 20 to 19 Mar 22 was approved at the annual rate of $15,000 and any previously due payments be made upon correction of the Aviation Service Date noted on the agreement.

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-2021-01822 in Executive Session on 20 Jan 22:

, Panel Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

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

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 4 May 21.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, NGB/A1P, w/atch, dated 20 Oct 21.
Exhibit D:	Notification of advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 3 Dec 21.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings, as required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.