RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01374
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His active Reserve service of 12 years be credited to his
retired pay. In addition, his grade of master sergeant be
calculated in his retired pay.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served a total of 36 years. He retired from Active Duty in
1976 and joined the Active Air Force Reserves and served an
additional 12 years. While serving in the Reserves, he was
promoted to the grade of Master Sergeant. He believes his
records should reflect retired Master Sergeant pay at 75
percent. He also believes he should have the Survivors Benefit
Plan (SBP).
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 6 Jun
52.
On 29 Feb 76, the applicant retired and was credited with 23
years, 02 months, and 11 days of active service.
On 25 May 76, the applicant voluntarily joined the Air Force
Reserve by Reserve Order DA-1445 and was assigned to 97 Military
Airlift Squadron, McCord Air Force Base, WA.
On 2 Sep 77, the applicant was promoted to the grade of Master
Sergeant in the Air Force Reserves by Reserve Order B-842, dated
2 Sep 77.
Effective 20 Feb 83, the applicant was advanced in grade to
Master Sergeant by Special Order AC-12491 by reason of
completing 30 years active service on the Retired List.
On 1 Jul 86, the applicant was Honorably discharged from the Air
Force Reserve by Reserve Order A-1087, dated 7 Jul 86.
AFPC/DPFFF has confirmed the applicant has full spouse only SBP
coverage; therefore, his spouse will receive 55% of gross
retired pay.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice. The applicants retirement order (AC-
12491, dated 22 Sep 83) represents the Secretary of the Air
Force (SECAF) decision for advancement to the grade of Master
Sergeant on the Air Force retired list effective 20 Feb 83. It
has been confirmed with DFAS that the retired pay is reflected
as Master Sergeant and current retirement date as 20 Feb 83 to
coincide with SECAF decision.
In accordance with AFI 36-3202, Separation Documents, Table 4,
Rule 4 and 5, a DD Form 214, Block 4a, Grade, Rate or Rank, is
the active duty grade held at separation. Block 4b, Pay Grade,
contains the equivalent numerical rating for the grade shown in
Block 4a. The applicants DD Form 214 is correct since he was
the active duty grade of Technical Sergeant at separation on
29 Feb 76, his final day on active duty. These entries do not
change upon advancement on the Retired List.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant submits copies of his military records that reflect:
Advancement to the grade of Master Sergeant on the Retired List,
Promotion Order to Master Sergeant, Assignment in the Ready
Reserves, Assignment as Enlisted Aircrew, Award of the Air Force
Longevity Service Award, Award of the Air Force Reserve
Meritorious Service Medal, Aeronautical Orders, and Temporary
Duty Orders sending him to Birmingham Alabama and Andersen AFB,
Guam.
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. We took
notice of the applicants complete submission, to include his
rebuttal comments, in judging the merits of the case; however,
we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force
offices of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt their
rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not
been the victim of an error of injustice. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting the requested relief.
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-2014-01374 in Executive Session on 10 Mar 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-01374 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Mar 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 24 Aug 14.
Exhibit D. E-mail, AFPC/DPFFF, dated 28 Jan 15.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Nov 14.
Exhibit F. Letter from Applicant, dated 4 Dec 14.
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