RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05671
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, item 26, Separation Code, be amended to reflect MCC
(Reduction in Force) rather than MGQ (Intradepartmental
Transfer).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was separated due to Force Shaping/Reduction-in-Force (RIF)
which gave him the option to transfer to the Air Force Reserve,
hence the intradepartmental transfer that resulted.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Air Force Reserve on 3 July 2004.
The applicant was released from active duty on 3 February
2006 and transferred to the Air Force Reserve. He served
1 year, 7 months and 1 day on active duty. He received a
separation code of MGQ (Intradepartmental Transfer).
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
ARPC/DPAA recommends denial. DPAA states the memorandum, signed
by USAF Chief of Staff (attached), is dated four months after
the applicant separated from active duty and does not state that
PBD720 has been implemented. Upon review of the applicants
record, AF 475, Education/Training Report, dated 29 November
2006, states that he was eliminated from Joint Primary Pilot
Training (JPPT). Additionally, comments in the Air Force
Recruiting Information Support System-Reserve (AFRISS-R) entered
by the applicants AF Reserve recruiter on 28 November
2005 reiterate that he was eliminated from JPPT and state that
he opted to go into the AF Reserve.
If the Board agrees with their recommendation, no further
administrative action is necessary and the applicants record
reflects correctly. However, if the decision is to grant the
relief sought, the following actions should be taken:
a. Change block 26 of his DD 214 to reflect MCC.
b. Change block 28 to reflect Reduction in Force.
c. AFPC Separations should consider whether the applicant is
authorized additional entitlements if his separation will be re-
classified as Reduction in Force.
The complete ARPC/DPAA evaluation, with attachments, is at
Exhibit B.
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial. DPSOR states the applicant was
eliminated from T-6 Joint Primary Pilot Training (JPPT) for
airsickness and anxiety leading to Manifestation of
Apprehension.
The applicant applied for release from active duty so that he
could go Palace Front to the Air Force Reserve.
The applicant submitted his documentation to his Reserve
recruiter for processing of his transfer to the Air Force
Reserve.
The separations authority approved the applicant's release from
active duty and directed an honorable discharge and transfer to
the Air Force Reserve. Documentation provided by HQ ARPC/DPAA
shows that the applicant went to a recruiter and stated his
desire to enter the Air Force Reserve after being eliminated
from JPPT for airsickness and anxiety. Once the applicant found
a reserve position and submitted his documents to his reserve
recruiter, he was processed for release from active duty.
Therefore, the applicant's SPD code and narrative reason for
separation for intradepartmental transfer are correct as
listed on the DD Form 214.
The applicant contends that he was affected by PBD 720/Force
Shaping, however, a signed memorandum, from the Chief of Staff,
Air Force (CSAF), dated 7 June 2006, which discussed possible
implementation of this initiative is dated four months after the
applicant's effective date of separation. It is our contention
that the applicant was not affected by the initiative and
separated under a regular PALACE FRONT program. The applicant's
separation to include the SPD code, narrative reason for
separation, and character of service was processed in accordance
with the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of
the discharge authority. The applicant did not provide any
evidence of an error or injustice regarding his SPD code or
narrative reason for separation.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 20 October 2014, copies of the Air Force evaluations were
forwarded to the applicant for review and response 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. After a
thorough review of the evidence of record, it is our opinion
that given the circumstances surrounding his separation from the
Air Force, the narrative reason for separation and corresponding
SPD code assigned were proper and in compliance with the
appropriate instructions. In addition, the applicant has not
provided any evidence which would lead us to believe otherwise.
Therefore, we agree with the Air Force offices 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. In the absence of evidence to the contrary,
we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this
application.
THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of an 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.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-05671 in Executive Session on 4 December 2014,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 December 2013, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, ARPC/DPAA, dated 5 February 2014, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 15 September 2014.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 October 2014.
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