RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02189
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA).
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is not sure if he ever was awarded the AFLSA; however, he was
told that he qualifies and would like to confirm that he does.
He believes his 4 years, 1 month, and 14 days of service
creditable for basic pay purposes qualify him for the AFLSA.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, issued in conjunction with his 8 Jan
70 release from active duty and DD Form 4, Enlistment Record
Armed Forces of the United States, dated 10 Mar 66.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 10 Mar 66, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force
for a period of four years.
On 8 Jan 70, he was released from active duty. He was credited
with 3 years, 9 months, and 29 days of active duty service,
including 8 months and 27 days of Foreign Service. He was
credited with 4 years, 1 month, and 14 days of basic service for
pay.
In accordance with current Air Force instructions, the AFLSA is
awarded to active duty based on an aggregate of 4 years
honorable active federal military service with any branch of the
United States Armed Forces Active or Reserve components.
Reserve and Guard personnel are credited with award for each
4 years' of satisfactory military service which are creditable
for retirement.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. The AFLSA is awarded for service
creditable for retirement; there is no credit for service for
pay purposes.
Air Force Personnel Center, Accessions (DPSIPV) determined the
applicant served from 24 Nov 66 to 9 Mar 66 for a total of
3 months, 15 days of inactive status, and from 9 Jan 71 to
12 Nov 71 on inactive Reserve duty for 1 year, 10 months,
14 days. Inactive Reserve service has never been applied to the
AFLSA. Active Reserve service is only creditable if it is
creditable for retirement.
The applicant has 3 years, 9 months, and 29 days of active duty
service, and no Reserve duty creditable for retirement purposes.
Consequently, he does not meet the criteria for the award. To
grant the applicant relief would be contrary to the eligibility
criteria established by the Secretary of the Air Force.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 6 Sep 13 for review and comment within 30 days. As
of this date, no response has been received by this office
(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 not timely filed; however, it is in the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
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 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 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-2013-02189 in Executive Session on 13 Mar 14, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Apr 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 23 Aug 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Sep 13.
Panel Chair
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