RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01562
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
She receive constructive service credit (CSC) for her Masters of
Public Health (MPH) degree.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She did not receive a combined Doctor of Osteopathy Medical
(DO)/Master of Public Health (MPH) degree; she was enrolled in
two universities simultaneously and therefore should be entitled
to CSC for both her DO and MPH degrees.
In support of her request, the applicant provides a personal
statement, a copy of her college transcripts, and an email
communiqué with a memorandum from Medical Accessions Branch.
The applicant's 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
captain (O-3).
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the
Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit B.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAMF2 recommends denial noting the applicant earned four
years of service credit for completing her DO degree. She also
earned her MPH degree, however, in accordance with the Department
of Defense Instruction (DODI), Medical Manpower and Personnel,
and the Air Force Instruction, Appointment in Commissioned Grades
and Designation and Assignment in Professional Categories --
Reserve of the Air Force and United States Air Force, she cannot
receive dual credit for her MPH as the degree could not have been
earned concurrently with her DO degree.
Her service credit was computed by counting backwards four years
from the completion of her DO degree (28 May 06) and two years
back from the completion of her MPH (5 May 06) to prevent
awarding overlapping credited. The timeframe for completion of
her MPH overlaps and was earned concurrently with her DO degree
and, as such, cannot be used as the basis for additional CSC.
The complete AFPC/DPAMF2 evaluation, with attachments, is at
Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluations was forwarded to the
applicant on 17 Jun 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As
of this date, no response has been received by this office
(Exhibit C).
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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 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. 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 the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2011-01562 in Executive Session on 15 Dec 11, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Apr 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPAMF2, dated 31 May 11 (sic),
w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Jun 11.
Panel Chair
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