RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01240
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be restored 4 days of leave.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
After reviewing DoDI 1327.06, Leave and Liberty Policy and
Procedures, he discovered that AFI 36-3003, Military Leave
Program, did not comply with the DoD policy. The policy states,
For leave starting on a non-duty day, the day of departure shall
be charged as a day of leave. For leave ending on a non-duty
day, the day of return shall not be charged as a day of leave.
He was incorrectly charged leave for all 4 days because he
returned on a Sunday, a non-duty day.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of a
Query Leave Requests, a copy of a leave web printout, a copy of a
calendar, and e-mail communications.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of
lieutenant colonel (0-5).
Additional relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the
Air Force. Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts
in this Record of Proceedings.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. The applicants master personnel
pay account reflects ordinary leave taken for four days from 14-
18 Sep 05, one day on 3 Sep 06, three days from 27-29 Mar 09, and
three days from 7-10 Oct 10.
At the time of the leave in question, AFI 36-3003, Table 1, Rule
3 read: If a member is starting leave or signing up for space-
available travel on a non-duty day, then the member is on duty.
AFI 36-3003, Table 1, Rule 6 read: If a member is returning on a
non-duty day, then the member is on leave. DoDI 1327.06,
Enclosure 2, paragraph 7.b., read For leave starting on a non-
duty day, the day of departure shall be charged as a day of
leave. For ending on a non-duty day, the day of return shall not
be charged as a day of leave.
Air Force Guidance Memorandum 2, dated 8 April 2011, revised AFI
36-3003, Table 1, Rule 3, to reflect the following: If a member
is starting leave or signing up for space-available travel on a
non-duty day, then the member is on leave. In addition, it
changed AFI 36-3003, Table 1, Rule 6, to reflect: If a member
is returning on a non-duty day, then the member is on duty.
DPSIM states this change was done to correct the discrepancy
between the DoDI and the AFI. However, AF/JAA, in a memorandum,
dated 23 March 2011, explained the prior version of AFI 36-3003
was lawful in spite of its inconsistency with the DoDI.
Therefore, the applicants leave was correctly determined when it
was taken and there is no entitlement to a correction of records
based on the difference between the AFI rule and the policy set
forth in DoDI 1327.06. In addition, it would be impossible as a
practical matter to make equitable retroactive adjustments. Many
members made leave plans based on rules in effect at the time, in
order to make best use of their leave. A complete adjustment
would have to justify a members past intent to determine how
past plans would have changed under different leave rules.
The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, 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 17 Jun 11 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. We took notice
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of
the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations
of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has
not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting the relief sought in this application.
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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 AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2011-01240 in Executive Session on 18 Jan 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Mar 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 3 Jun 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Jun 11.
Panel Chair
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