RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-00885
INDEX CODE: 121.03
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Four days of leave be added to her leave account.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
During the period of 8 - 11 August 2001 she was at work performing duties.
She was instructed to take leave as reimbursement to the Air Force since
she went to the Bahamas during four days of convalescent leave. Her
commander felt that since she left her infant and took her oldest daughter,
she was not on convalescent leave. She was medically cleared to leave the
local area. As a single parent, she received more rest and relaxation in
the Bahamas than she did at home. It was acceptable for her to drive seven
hours to visit her family, which was harder on her body than a two-hour
plane ride. Postpartum convalescent leave can normally be taken where the
member wants as long as the medical authority or attending physician
determines the member can depart the local area while on convalescent
leave.
In support of her request, applicant provided a copy of her AF Form 988,
Leave Request/Authorization; an email, and an affidavit. Her complete
submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Data extracted from the personnel data system reflects that the applicant,
a prior service enlisted member, was appointed a second lieutenant, Reserve
of the Air Force, on 28 Jun 02 and was voluntarily ordered to extended
active duty on that same date.
Her Master Military Pay Account (MMPA) reflects that she was charged leave
from 8 - 11 Aug 01. The MMPA does not reflect that she was on convalescent
leave from 11 Jun 01 through 21 Jul 01.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSFM recommends denial. DPSFM states that the applicant provided an
affidavit from an individual supporting her claim she was on duty during
the contested period. However, DPSFM was unable to determine if that
person was a supervisor or coworker. DPSFM requested additional
information from the applicant to explain why she signed an AF Form 988 for
leave she did not take, but she did not respond to their request. The
DPSFM evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 27 Jun
03 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has
received no response.
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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. It appears that the applicant was on
convalescent leave from 11 Jun 01 through 21 Jul 01. While on convalescent
leave, the applicant went to the Bahamas for four days. Upon her return to
duty, she was directed to prepare a leave slip for the period 8 - 11 August
by her commander because he believed that her trip to the Bahamas was
unauthorized while in convalescent status. Although the proper procedures
for leave travel outside the continental United States prescribed in AFI 36-
3003, paragraph 4.8.2. were not properly adhered to, because the leave
regulation is somewhat ambiguous regarding departure from the local area
while on convalescent leave, we believe reasonable doubt has been
established as to whether or not it was appropriate for her commander to
direct her to prepare another leave form to account for her travel to the
Bahamas. Accordingly, it is our opinion that any doubt in this matter,
should be resolved in favor of the applicant. Therefore, we recommend that
her 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 four days of annual leave were added
to her leave account commencing 2 October 2002.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-
00885 in Executive Session on 21 Aug 03, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Panel Chair
Mr. Roscoe Hinton, Jr., Member
Ms. Brenda L. Romine, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following
documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Mar 03.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSFM, not dated.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Jun 03.
RICHARD A. PETERSON
Panel Chair
AFBCMR BC-2003-00885
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force
Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section
1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that four days of annual leave
were added to her leave account commencing 2 October 2002.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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