RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2021-02888

XXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE	

	HEARING REQUESTED: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

His Fiscal Year 2020 Aviation Retention Bonus (AvB) contract date be effective 30 Jul 20.  

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

His AvB was scheduled for 30 Jul 20 to 29 Jul 21 and was signed by the wing commander (WG/CC).  The AvB program manager was under the impression his request could not be forwarded to NGB/A1PF for approval because his orders did not cover the entire year.  At the time his orders were set to end on 30 Sep 20; however, he served on follow-on orders.  By the time it was realized his application was in accordance with the ANG FY20 Implementation Policy, the window for applications were closed.  He was advised by NGB/A1PF to submit an AFBCMR application.  

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The applicant is a major (O-4) in the Air National Guard.  

The applicant provides the following special orders reflecting active service dates:

	Special Order XXXX, dated 13 Apr 20, reflecting active duty service from 2 May 20 to 30 Sep 20 per 32 U.S.C. § 502(f)(1)(b).

	Special Order XXXX dated 16 Sep 20, reflecting active duty service from 1 Oct 20 to 28 Mar 21, per 10 U.S.C. § 12301(d).

	Special Order XXXX dated 26 Mar 21, reflecting active duty service from 29 Mar 21 to 3 May 21, per 32 U.S.C. § 502(f)(1)(b).

	Special Order XXXX dated 4 May 21, reflecting active duty service from 4 May 21 to 31 Jul 21, per 32 U.S.C. § 502(f)(1)(b).

	Special Order XXXX dated 29 Jul 21, reflecting active duty service from 1 Aug 21 to 29 Sep 21, per 32 U.S.C. § 502(f)(1)(b).

He provides FY2020 Aviation Bonus (AvB) Agreement Statement of Understanding, dated 30 Jul 20, requesting Tier 3, $15,000 for 1 to 2 years, for a minimum of 1 year orders or Active Guard Reserve (AGR)/Statutory Tour for the period of 30 Jul 20 to 29 Jul 21.  The applicant’s WG/CC signed on 16 Apr 21.  

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 approval.  The applicant was diligent in his submission of the required documentation but it was not submitted as required by the AvB coordinator.  Recommend the applicant be authorized an agreement for the period of 30 Jul 20 to 29 Jul 21 for $15,000.  

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 20 Oct 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 the APPLICANT be corrected to show his Fiscal Year 2020 Aviation Bonus (AvB) Agreement for Tier 3, $15,000 for 1 to 2 years, for a minimum of 1 year orders or Active Guard Reserve (AGR)/Statutory Tour for the period of 30 Jul 20 to 29 Jul 21 was approved on 30 Jul 20.  He be paid the $15,000.

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-2021-02888 in Executive Session on 30 Nov 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 6 Aug 21.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, NGB/A1P, dated 15 Oct 21.
Exhibit D:	Notification of advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 20 Oct 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.