| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Ms. Stephanie Thompkins | Analyst |
| Ms. Joann H. Langston | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Lester Echols | Member | |
| Mr. Allen L. Raub | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Adjustment to his initial constructive service credit (CSC) at the time of appointment and additional CSC for his advanced degree.
APPLICANT STATES: That he had in excess of 16 months clinical nursing experience prior to his October 1999 commissioning. Since his commissioning he has had 27 months advanced nursing training as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. He also states that because of the continuous training, he was unable to attend the officer basic course prior to completion. He submits a copy of his bachelor of science-nursing and master degrees and his advanced practice license in support of his application.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
He was appointed in the Reserve, Army Nurse Corps (ANC) Branch, as a second lieutenant effective 18 October 1999 with prior service. He was credited with 7 months and 15 days CSC. He completed a Master of Science degree on 31 January 2002.
Army Regulation 135-101, prescribes the policies, procedures and eligibility criteria for appointment of commissioned officers in the Reserve, in the six branches of the Army Medical Department (AMEDD). This regulation provides that officers will be granted CSC for periods of professional training and experience accrued after receipt of the basic qualifying degree.
The Army Reserve ANC Program Manager, Headquarters, US Army Recruiting Command, expressed the opinion that an in-depth review of the application for correction of military records of the applicant was completed and an adjustment to his CSC was not in order. This determination was based upon review of documentation presented. CSC for professional experience is awarded at the rate of ½ year for each year of experience up to a maximum of 3 years. The award of CSC for experience was based on 15 months work experience at the time of commission. The calculation of 7 months and 15 days CSC for work experience was correct. Award of CSC for advanced education is based upon 1) a completed program (degree awarded) prior to application for appointment and 2) CSC for advanced education is not awarded after appointment. The applicant's application for appointment was concurrent with his application for financial support under the New STRAP Program and Loan Repayment Program. The Army provided him financial support while in advanced practice education. Based upon regulatory guidance, the initial CSC awarded at the time of appointment, is and was correct in accordance with change 4, DOD Directive 1312.22 which governs CSC for appointment of health services officers and Army Regulation 135-101, paragraph 3-3.
The opinion was forwarded to the applicant for rebuttal/acknowledgement on 10 October 2002. He did not respond.
DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, and advisory opinion(s), it is concluded:
1. In view of the circumstances in this case, the applicant is not entitled to correction to his CSC at the time of his initial appointment and award of additional CSC for an advanced degree. He has not shown error, injustice, or inequity for the relief he now requests.
2. The Board notes his contentions that based on his 16+ months clinical nursing experience he should have been awarded more than 7 months and 15 days CSC when he was commissioned. However, the applicant was awarded ½ year (6 months) for each year of work experience. Since his records show he had 15 months (1 year and 3 months) work experience, his CSC was calculated to be 7 months and 15 days. His initial CSC awarded at the time of his appointment was correct.
3. The Board also notes his contentions that, since his commission he has completed 27 months advanced nursing training, he should be awarded additional CSC. However, for the applicant to be awarded additional CSC for his advanced degree, he would have had to complete that degree prior to his application for appointment. He completed his Master of Science degree on 31 January 2002, which his subsequent to his application for appointment.
4. It is also noted that this Board was advised that the applicant applied for and received financial support under the New STRAP Program and Loan Repayment Program. Based upon regulatory guidance, initial CSC is awarded at the time of appointment.
5. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.
6. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
DETERMINATION: The applicant has failed to submit sufficient relevant evidence to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.
BOARD VOTE:
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