RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-03634 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

She be awarded advanced rank and back pay for education credit 
based on qualifying college transcripts prior to graduating from 
Basic Military Training (BMT). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

She provided transcripts to her recruiter and technical school 
liaison in a timely manner. She did her part in making sure the 
transcripts were sent to both of them. She also sent her 
transcripts to the liaison during her time of phase II training, 
but was told the issue had to be corrected at her home station, 
which was incorrect. 

 

She provided copies of the fax requests and asked the college to 
send official transcripts to the recruiting office in Montgomery, 
AL. 

 

In support of her request, the applicant provides copies of fax 
sheets, and an excerpt out of the recruiters Air Force 
Instruction. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained 
in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air 
Force. Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts in 
this Record of Proceedings. 

 

In accordance with AFRCI 36-2001, Air Force Reserve Recruiting 
Procedures, Table 5.1, Note 5, “Documents presented after 
enlistment may be used as a basis for changing the authorized 
enlistment grade up until the individual’s Basic Military 
Training graduation date. Recruiters will advise applicant to 
obtain documents before enlistment. However, this policy will 
allow an applicant who is in the process of completing additional 
college classes, etc. that will qualify for a higher grade, to 
have the opportunity to have their records updated to reflect the 
higher grade.” 


 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFRC/RSOO recommends denial. RSOO states they have no record 
the applicant provided the required transcripts in time for a 
rank adjustment. 

 

The applicant stated she reported for BMT on 17 Nov 09; however, 
dates on the fax cover sheets requesting transcripts from her 
school are 23 and 27 Jul 10 respectively. 

 

RSOO further states as part of the enlistment contract, enlistees 
initial a statement acknowledging they may be entitled to 
advanced rank, but are choosing to enlist as an E-1 (sometimes 
new members are unable to retrieve transcripts due to unpaid 
expenses, other documentation entitling them to advance rank 
(e.g. Eagle Scout), or their priority is leaving the area quickly 
for BMT). 

 

The complete RSOO evaluation is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 4 Mar 11, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to 
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a 
response has not been received (Exhibit C). 

 

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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 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 Docket Number 
BC-2010-03634 in Executive Session on 24 May 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

, Panel Chair 

, Member 

, Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Sep 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, AFRC/RSOO, dated 24 Feb 11. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Mar 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair