RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-02697
INDEX CODE: 135.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 04 MARCH 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect a satisfactory year for retirement for
the years ending 15 Jun 03, 15 Jun 04, and 15 Jun 06.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was under the impression that if he served the required number of duty
days for a good year during summer breaks, that he would have earned a good
year. He just discovered the significance of the retention/retirement
(R/R) year, which is 16 Jun – 15 Jun for him. Had he known, or been told,
that he had to serve duty days between 16 Jun and 15 Jun each year in order
to gain a good year, he would have rearranged his schedule or added duty
days. He lost good years in 16 Jun 02 – 15 Jun 03, 16 Jun 04 – 15 Jun 05
[Applicant actually had a satisfactory year for retirement 16 Jun 04 – 15
Jun 05; however, did not have a satisfactory year 16 Jun 03 – 15 Jun 04],
and 16 Jun 05 – 15 Jun 06 because of this error. This error is quite
obvious in the last 2 years, as he fell one point short of a good year in
both years. When he checked his records, he was told this error occurs
frequently and that program managers should inform their troops of R/R
dates
He just finished a 7-year seminary, was ordained in May, and pinned on
Captain on 10 Aug 06, as a Reserve Captain. He served 10 years on active
duty.
The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Information extracted from the Military Personnel Data System indicates the
applicant is currently serving as a Chaplain in the Air Force Reserve in
the grade of captain. As of retirement year ending 15 Jun 06 he is
credited with 12 years and 14 days satisfactory Federal service for
retirement.
The rest of the pertinent facts of this case are addressed in the Air Force
evaluation.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ ARPC/DPP recommends the applicant’s request be denied. The member
states he was unaware of the significance of the R/R year but this
information was specifically provided as a part of Chaplain Candidate
orientation.
On 16 Jun 00, the member was appointed into the Air Force Reserve Chaplain
Candidate program. The applicant states that he was under the impression
that by serving the required number of duty days for a good year during
summer breaks from school, he would have earned satisfactory service.
According to the Air Force Reserve Chaplain Service at Robins AFB Georgia,
the member received detailed information concerning the Chaplain Candidate
program. A copy of that information was reviewed, and the criteria for
establishing the R/R year, point credit and participation in relationship
to the R/R year was covered and was within the guidelines of Air Force
Manual (AFM) 36-8001, Reserve Personnel Participation and Training
Procedures.
The complete ARPC evaluation, with attachment is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 22 Sep 06, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of error or injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence
of record and applicant’s submission, the majority of the Board is not
persuaded by his uncorroborated assertion he was not aware of the
significance of his Retention/Retirement (R/R) year. We note the Air Force
has indicated as part of the Chaplain Candidate program members are
provided information pertaining to the criteria for establishing the R/R
year, and point credit and participation in relationship to the R/R year.
Therefore, the majority of the Board does not find his arguments
sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Air
Force. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, the majority
of the Board finds no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief
sought in this application.
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RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD:
The majority of the panel finds insufficient evidence of error or injustice
and recommends the application be denied.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2006-
02697 in Executive Session on 31 October 2006, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Ms. Martha J. Evans, Panel Chair
Mr. Wallace F. Beard Jr., Member
Ms. Jan Mulligan, Member
By a majority vote, the members voted to deny the request. Ms. Mulligan
voted to correct the record and did not desire to submit a minority report.
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Aug 06.
Exhibit B. Letter, ARPC/DPP, dated 20 Sep 06, w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Sep 06.
MARTHA J. EVANS
Panel Chair
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