RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-02458
INDEX CODE: 121.03
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be allowed to sell back 93 days of accrued leave.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was unable to take leave because of his position and was penalized for
being a dedicated officer. During out-processing, he was informed he could
sell back 93 days of his accrued leave. He was the sole individual
assigned to his office and had to attend mandatory meetings and perform
frequent Temporary Duty (TDY) assignments. Due to administrative errors,
he was required to out-process in weeks instead of months.
In support of the application, the applicant submits copies of his
retirement order and leave and earnings statements.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant was relieved from active duty on 31 May 09 and was retired on
1 Jun 09 in the grade of colonel.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from
the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letters prepared by
the appropriate offices of the Air Force at Exhibits B and C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
NGB/A1PS recommends denial. A1PS states there is no evidence of any
allowance under which authorization can be issued for payment of leave in
excess of 60 days. In accordance with the governing Air Force instruction,
effective 10 Feb 76, payment of accrued leave is limited to 60 days in a
military career. A1PS notes reserve component members who complete a
period of active duty in which leave was accrued and are not able to carry
over leave into another active duty tour are paid for that leave; however,
payment for accured leave counts toward the career cap and cannot exceed 60
days.
The complete A1PS evaluations, with attachments, are at Exhibits B and C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 18
Mar 10, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this
office has received no response (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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an error or injustice. The applicant’s contentions are duly
noted; however, we do not find his uncorroborated assertions sufficiently
persuasive to override the rationale provided by the office of primary
responsibility. In that regard, we note the applicant has already sold
back the maximum amount of leave authorized. Therefore, we agree with the
opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary
responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. In the absence
of persuasive evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend
granting the relief sought in this application.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been shown
that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to
our understanding of the issue involved. Therefore, the request for a
hearing is not favorably considered.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was
denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be
reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not
considered with this application.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive
Session on 18 May 10, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-2009-02458:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Jun 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, NGP/A1PS, dated 6 Mar 10 w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, NGP/A1PS, dated 16 Mar 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Mar 10.
Chair
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