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AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03555
Original file (BC 2013 03555.txt) Auto-classification: Approved
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-03555

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active 
Duty, be corrected to amend Block 16, Days Accrued Leave Paid, 
to reflect “60” rather than “0.” 

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He sold back 60 days of leave when he retired. 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.

________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served in the Regular Air Force in the grade of 
colonel (O-6) during the matter under review.

On 1 Jun 13, the applicant retired from the Regular Air Force.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit C.    

________________________________________________________________

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends approval to update Block 16 of the 
applicant’s DD Form 214 to reflect he sold 60 days of accrued 
leave.  The applicant’s Master Military Pay Account (MMPA) 
reflects he sold back 60 days of leave on 20 Jun 13.  He took 
appropriate action to sell the maximum 60 days of leave prior to 
retiring from active duty.

Title 37, U.S.C., Section 501, is the authority for payment for 
accrued leave upon reenlistment, retirement, separation under 
honorable conditions, or death.  Service members are limited to 
payment for 60 days of accrued leave during their military 
career.  A military career includes former service in enlisted 
or officer status.  Cumulative payment for accrued leave as an 
enlisted member, officer, or both cannot exceed 60 days.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 30 Apr 14 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.

________________________________________________________________

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by 
existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was timely filed.

3.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  We took 
notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the 
merits of the case and 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 been 
the victim of an error or injustice.  We further note that the 
Air Force OPRs have determined the applicant’s DD Form 214, 
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, should be 
corrected administratively to reflect he was awarded the Defense 
Superior Service Medal (DSSM) and that he received a complete 
dental examination and treatment prior to his retirement.  
Therefore, we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected as 
indicated below.

________________________________________________________________

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that Block 
16, Days Accrued Leave Paid, of his DD Form 214, Certificate of 
Release or Discharge from Active Duty, dated 31 May 13, be 
corrected to reflect he sold 60 days of leave.

________________________________________________________________

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-03555 in Executive Session on 10 Jun 14, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The 
following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 22 Jul 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAMD, dated 31 Oct 13.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 31 Mar 14.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Apr 14.

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