RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01018
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His 10-days of lost leave be restored through pay and
allowances.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
On 29 July 2013, he submitted a leave request to his commander
requesting 101 days of terminal leave. He confirmed the exact
amount of leave days he had accrued and was authorized. The
leave form was approved and assigned a leave authorization
number. He submitted this request in full faith that he was
authorized to take his 10 days of use or lose leave in
conjunction with the rest of his accrued leave. The leave was
approved by his commander and vetted by the comptroller
squadron. Had he been informed otherwise, he would have
adjusted his leave start date to meet the established
guidelines.
On 31 December 2013, while completing his retirement paperwork
and retrieving his retiree identification card, he was informed
that 10 days (pay and allowances) of use or lose leave were
deducted from his leave balance. He filed an appeal through the
comptroller squadron which was denied stating that he was only
authorized to carry over 75 days of accrued leave for the fiscal
year. He filed a complaint through the inspector general and
was told his appeal was also denied by the Defense Finance and
Accounting Service.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Air Force who retired on
1 January 2014 in the grade of master sergeant.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. The applicants master military
pay account (MMPA) reflects that he used 20 days of leave during
fiscal year 2013 (FY13). He had a leave balance of 85 days at
the end of FY13. He lost 10 days of use or lose at the end of
FY13 since he was over 75 days.
In accordance with AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program,
paragraph 6.1, Annual Leave, another name for annual leave is
ordinary leave. Normally members request leave as accruing
within mission requirements and other exigencies. Members
failure to use leave, as accruing can result in loss of accrued
leave at FY-end leave balancing or upon retirement or separation
from active duty. When the applicant did not use his 10 days
of annual leave prior to retiring, he forfeited those days.
Additionally, in accordance with paragraph 4.1.2, scheduling
leave prevents loss of leave at fiscal year-end balancing,
retirement or separation from active duty. Both management and
members share responsibility in managing leave balances
throughout the FY. The applicant is responsible for monitoring
his leave balance and scheduling with management in order to
prevent lost leave.
The complete DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 7 November 2014, for review and comment within
30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has received
no response.
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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 that the applicant has
not clearly established that he has 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 that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and
that 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-2014-01018 in Executive Session on 8 January 2015,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Mar 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Excerpts of Applicants Master Personnel Record.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 5 Nov 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Nov 14.
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