RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00728 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to reflect his entitlement to pay and 
points for the period he was denied participation. 

 

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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was denied participation while pending an administrative 
discharge board (ADB) review. However, the ADB determined based 
on a preponderance of the evidence he be retained in the Air 
Force Reserve. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant submits the findings of 
the ADB and other supporting documents. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant’s records reflect an ADB was initiated 
3 February 2008. During this period, he was denied 
participation for pay and points due to an administrative 
discharge action for testing positive pursuant to a random 
urinalysis for the period 3 February 2008 through 
11 February 2009. The applicant requested a hearing before the 
discharge board which subsequently found he had not wrongfully 
used marijuana. The ADB determined the applicant should be 
retained in the Air Force Reserve and he was able to resume 
participation. 

 

The applicant’s participation records reflect during 
Retention/Retirement (R/R) Year 8 October 2007 through 
7 October 2008, he was credited with 35 active duty (AD) points, 
16 paid inactive duty training (IDT) points, and 15 membership 
points and a total of 66 points towards retirement. During his 
R/R year 8 October 2008 through 7 October 2009, he was credited 
with 66 AD points, 66 IDT points, and 15 membership points, a 
total of 147 points towards retirement. 


 

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFRC/A1K recommends the applicant be awarded points for the 
time he was denied participation pending an ADB action. 
Additionally, the ADB recommended retention and the AFRC/CV 
directed the applicant be retained in the Air Force Reserve. 
They recommend the applicant be awarded 32 paid IDT points for 
Retirement Year Ending (RYE) 7 October 2008 and 20 paid IDT 
points for RYE 7 October 2009. 

 

The complete AFRC/A1K evaluation, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 15 May 09 for review and comment within 30 days. 
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit D). 

 

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

 

1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by 
existing law or regulations. 

 

2. The application was timely filed. 

 

3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice warranting 
corrective action. The applicant requests pay and points for 
the period he was denied participation as a result of a pending 
ADB hearing 3 February 2008 and 11 February 2009. After a 
thorough review of the facts and circumstances of this case, we 
agree with the recommendation of the Air Force Reserve office of 
primary responsibility to credit the applicant with service 
points during the period he was denied participation. In order 
to provide the applicant appropriate relief, we recommend his 
records be corrected as indicated below. 

 

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that: 

 


 a. He was awarded an additional 28 paid inactive duty 
training points during the Retention/Retirement Year 
8 October 2007 through 7 October 2008 resulting in 94 total 
points; and, the period 8 October 2007 through 7 October 2008 is 
a year of satisfactory Federal service. In addition, he be paid 
the daily rate of per diem for four days at the grade of E-7. 

 

 b. He was awarded an additional 20 paid inactive duty 
training points for Retention/Retirement Year 8 October 2008 
through 7 October 2009, resulting in 167 total points, and, the 
period 8 October 2008 through 7 October 2009 is a year of 
satisfactory Federal service. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2009-00728 in Executive Session on 10 November 2009, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The 
following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Feb 09, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFRC/A1K, dated 5 May 09, w/atch. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 May 09. 

 

 

 

 

 Vice Chair