RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2021-02517

XXXX X. XXXX	COUNSEL: NONE
	
	HEARING REQUESTED: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

His date of rank (DOR) to captain (O-3) be corrected to 20 Nov 18 from 1 Oct 19.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

He served on Active Duty (AD) from 21 Feb 15 to 19 Oct 18. While on AD, he was promoted to first lieutenant (O-2) on 20 Nov 16 and later selected for captain (O-3) with a projected DOR of 20 Nov 18. He separated from AD before his promotion date to captain (O-3) on 19 Oct 18 and transitioned into the Air National Guard (ANG) on 20 Oct 18 with no break in service. His promotion to captain (O-3) should have been on 20 Nov 18 in the ANG but it appears his promotion was lost during his transition between AD and the ANG.  He has been working with local leadership and Military Personnel Section to correct this issue.  After exhausting all options, he was advised by the Force Support Squadron Commander to submit a BCMR application.

In support of his application, the applicant provided DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty dated 19 Oct 18, AFPC Captain Selection List released 26 Mar 18, and ANG appointment letter dated 18 Jun 18.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The applicant is a currently serving ANG captain (O-3).

On 18 Jun 18, Special Order XXXX, states that the applicant was appointed to the ANG in the grade of first lieutenant (O-2) effective 20 Oct 18.

On 19 Oct 18, according to DD Form 214, the applicant separated from AD with a Narrative Reason of Intradepartmental Transfer.

On 3 Oct 19, Special Order Number XXXX, states that he was extended Federal recognition and promoted to the grade of captain (O-3) with a DOR and an effective date of 1 Oct 19.

According to the applicants Report on Individual Personnel (RIP), his DOR and effective date reflects 1 Oct 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/A1PO recommends granting the application.  The applicant served on AD from 21 Feb 15 to 19 Oct 18.  During his time on AD he was selected for captain (O-3) with a projected DOR on 20 Nov 18 [sic] (release was provided, 26 Mar 18).  However, the applicant separated from AD before his promotion date to captain (O-3) on 19 Oct 18 and transitioned into the ANG with no break in service.  It is A1POs recommendation based on the documentation provided by the applicant and analysis of the facts, there is evidence of an error and the applicant’s DOR should reflect 20 Nov 18.

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/A1PO 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 the APPLICANT be corrected to show his date of rank to the grade of captain (O-3) be corrected to reflect 20 Nov 18.

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-2021-02517 in Executive Session on 1 Feb 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 27 Jul 21.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, NGB/A1PO, dated 22 Nov 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.