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AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01379
Original file (BC-2013-01379.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-01379

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect that 16 days of leave were 
restored to his leave balance.

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

While he was on terminal leave, he was notified of his selection 
for promotion to senior master sergeant (E-8).  He accepted the 
promotion and was approved for withdrawal of his retirement.  
Between 8 Mar 12 and 23 Mar 12, he sent numerous emails and made 
several phone calls attempting to receive guidance.  On 23 Mar 
12, he finally received an email notifying him of his 
assignment.  Due to the delay in receiving guidance from his 
servicing Force Support Squadron, he spent 16 days of leave, 
from 8 Mar 12 through 23 Mar 12, that should be restored. 

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

________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s military personnel records reflect that he is 
currently serving on active duty in the grade of senior master 
sergeant (E-8).

On 8 Mar 12, while on terminal leave in Tampa, FL, the applicant 
was informed that he had been selected for promotion to senior 
master sergeant (E-8), accepted the promotion and withdrew his 
application for retirement.

On 22 Mar 12, the applicant reenlisted in the Air Force for a 
period of two years and one month.

On 5 Apr 12, the applicant was issued permanent change of 
station (PCS) orders assigning him from Spangdahlem AB, Germany 
and on 25 Apr 12, he reported to his gaining unit at Randolph 
Air Force Base, Texas.
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 denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  The applicant’s terminal leave was 
carried out in accordance with AFI 36-3003, Military Leave 
Program (AFGM 4), which indicates terminal leave is chargeable 
leave taken in conjunction with retirement or separation from 
active duty.  The applicant signs a statement of understanding 
that they will not return to duty after terminal leave begins 
and is informed of the ramification that would result from 
returning to duty once placed on terminal leave status.  There 
is insufficient documentation to support the applicant’s 
request.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM 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 13 Jan 14 for review and comment within 30 days.  
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit D).

________________________________________________________________

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 an error or injustice.  The 
applicant argues that because he was selected for promotion and 
withdrew his retirement, that he should not be charged for the 
terminal leave he used.  However, after a thorough review of the 
evidence of record and the applicant’s complete submission, we 
are not convinced that he is the victim of an error or 
injustice.  While the applicant was allowed to return to active 
duty once it became clear that he was selected for promotion, 
this fact, in and of itself, does not constitute an error on the 
part of the Air Force, nor, in our view, does it cause the 
applicant to be the victim of an injustice.  Ultimately, the 
applicant was in a leave status and appropriately charged leave; 
but he has presented no evidence whatsoever that would cause us 
to believe he is 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.

________________________________________________________________

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.

________________________________________________________________

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-01379 in Executive Session on 13 Feb 14, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	                 , Panel Chair
	                 , Member
	                 , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 Mar 13.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 16 Nov 13.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Jan 13.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair
                                    

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