RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2022-00103

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  XXXXXXX
	
	HEARING REQUESTED: YES	

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

Her entry grade into active duty be in the grade of captain (0-3E) or at a minimum of first lieutenant (0-2E) rather than second lieutenant (0-1E).

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

Her constructive service credit was awarded incorrectly for her work experience and education when she was commissioned in the Air Force Reserve.  She was only credited with one year and four months of experience whereas she should have been credited with six years of registered nurse experience and two years of advanced nursing education.  Had she been credited correctly, she would have been commissioned as a captain (0-3E), or at the minimum, a first lieutenant (0-2E) and been promoted at the first promotion board in Oct 19.  Therefore, her current rank needs to be corrected to reflect captain (0-3E), with eight years time-in-service as an officer.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The applicant is an Air Force Reserve first lieutenant (0-2E)

On 29 Aug 19, according to Reserve Order XXXXXXXXX, dated 13 Sep 19, the applicant was appointed as a Reserve of the Air Force in the grade of 0-1. Honorably discharged from enlisted status (grade E-5) day before commissioning.

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

APPLICABLE AUTHORITY/GUIDANCE

Air Force Manual 36-2032, Military Recruiting and Accessions, 27 Sep 19, 5.12.1.4. Constructive service credit or service credit entitlements cannot be applied retroactively.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION

ARPC/DPAR recommends denying the application.  Based upon the documentation provided by the applicant and an analysis of the facts, there is no evidence of an error or injustice.  CSC is awarded for full-time, not part-time, work experience.  According to her AF Form 24, Application for Appointment as Reserve of the Air Force or USAF without Component, she listed two part-time jobs, one working 20 hours per week and the second working 25 hours per week.  As such, the applicant was awarded credit only for their full-time experience from 1 Feb 16 to 1 Feb 18, as well as four-month period in 2013.  Additionally, the applicant graduated from her Doctoral program in May 20 and CSC for additional education is awarded only if the individual obtains the degree prior to commissioned service.

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 29 Mar 22 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 not the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of ARPC/DPAR and finds a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

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 Board recommends informing the applicant the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the Board will reconsider the application only upon receipt of relevant evidence not already presented.

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-2022-00103 in Executive Session on 17 May 22:

, Panel Chair 
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted against correcting the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 19 Dec 21.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory Opinion, ARPC/DPAR, w/atchs, dated 17 Feb 22.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to Applicant, dated 29 Mar 22.

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.