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ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9608162C070209
Original file (9608162C070209.txt) Auto-classification: Approved
2.  The applicant request that his records be corrected to show that he is entitled to cash in 31 days of accrued leave.

3.  In August 1993, the applicant was alerted for an overseas assignment which required a longer enlistment commitment to fulfill.  He inquired of the Senior Brigade Career Counselor if he could cash in 31 days of leave if he extended his enlistment.  He was advised that he could not.

4.  On 29 September 1993, he extended his 6 year enlistment of 4 August 1988 for a period of 20 months, thus giving him a new expiration of his term of service of 3 April 1996.

5.  On 4 January 1996, he again extended his enlistment for an additional period of 20 months, however, this time the Career Counselor advised him that he could cash in his leave.

6.  On 20 April 1996, the local finance office advised the applicant that he could not cash in his leave on the second extension, but he could have done so on the first.

7.  On 27 March 1997, the Commander, Total Army Personnel Command, opined that the applicant should be entitled to cash in 31 days of accrued leave.

CONCLUSIONS:

1.  The local finance office correctly advised the applicant that he was authorized to cash in his leave at the first extension of his enlistment.  The Senior Brigade Career Counselor incorrectly advised the applicant.

2.  In view of the foregoing, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records as recommended below.

RECOMMENDATION:

That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was eligible to cash in 31 days of leave effective 29 September 1993, the date of his first extension of service.

BOARD VOTE:  

                       GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION

                       GRANT FORMAL HEARING

                       DENY APPLICATION




		                           
		        CHAIRPERSON

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