APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, the applicant requests that his enlistment contract be corrected to show that he selected the Army College Fund (ACF) enlistment option. APPLICANT STATES: That he was told that he was able to enlist for the ACF and still receive a bonus of $1500.00 for enlisting in the shortage specialty of 94B (food service specialist), thus the word “none” on his statement for enlistment (DA Form 3286-59/2), that was originally written in for a bonus amount was crossed out and the amount “$1,500” was written in. He states that when he [the recruiter] listed his options as “training of choice” and “Army cash bonus” only, he asked why the recruiter had not listed the ACF and was told that everyone gets only two enlistment options and that the documents for the ACF would be completed at the reception station. The applicant states that the reason he specifically enlisted for four years was in order to receive the most money for college. He states that the crossed out word “none” on his enlistment contract, the fact that he attended college prior to his enlistment and his payment of $1200.00 into the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) (proof of his intent to return to college), his zeal in pursuing this matter, and copies of his awards attesting to his character, be taken into account when considering his case. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: That he enlisted in the Army Reserve Delayed Entry Program (DEP) on 18 December 1986, and in the Regular Army for four years on 12 February 1987. When he enlisted in the Army Reserve he signed a DA Form 3286-59 series, Statement for Enlistment, US Army Enlistment Option, US Army Delayed Enlistment Program. On page 1 of that series he selected two options, effective upon his enlistment in the Regular Army - US Army training of choice as a food service specialist and US Army cash bonus. Page 2 of that series includes the statement, in pertinent part, “Further I understand that the Bonus for my CMF/MOS on this date is $1500.00”, with the word “none” having been crossed out. Page 2 also includes the statement, “I have read and understand each of the statements above and in the DD Form 1966 series, signed by me, and understand that these statements are intended to constitute all promises whatsoever concerning my enlistment. Any other promise or representation of commitments made to me in connection with my enlistment is written below in my own handwriting, or is hereby waived (if none, write “None”)”. The applicant wrote the word, “NONE”, and signed the form on 18 December 1986. When he enlisted in the Regular Army he signed a DA Form 3286-60 series, Statement for Enlistment, US Army Enlistment Options. He again selected the same two enlistment options (indicated above). Option 9-28 on that form, ACF, was not marked as an option. The applicant also indicated, by writing the word, “NONE”, on page 7 of this series, that no other promises were made. The MGIB, as outlined in Title 38, United States Code, chapter 30, section l411(b), provides for soldiers who entered the service after 30 June l985, to be automatically enrolled into the MGIB, unless declined, and to contribute $l,200.00 during their first l2 months service, which is nonrefundable. After completion of their service obligation, he or she is entitled to receive up to $300.00 per month educational benefits for 36 months. The program is administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The ACF is an incentive program which is available to certain Regular Army enlistees who participate in the MGIB. In addition to the monthly monetary educational benefits given to soldiers who participate in the MGIB, the Army also provides a “kicker” in the form of the ACF, which is a set amount of money which is determined by the length of an enlistment. To be eligible for the ACF, the soldier must be a high school graduate, have an AFQT score of 50 or above, remain enrolled in the MGIB, and enlist for certain military occupational specialties, as determined by the Department of the Army. Army Regulation 601-210, chapter 6, specifies what forms are to be completed when a person enlists in the Army. Those forms include the DA Form 3286-60 series which shows which options have been selected by the person enlisting. Only the options selected on that form are considered valid and will be honored by the Government. 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. The applicant’s enlistment contracts in the Army Reserve Delayed Entry Program and in the Regular Army, both show that he enlisted for a training of choice and a cash bonus option. These contracts fail to show that he enlisted for the ACF. 2. The Board has seriously considered the applicant’s contentions, nonetheless, there is no physical evidence to support his request. His college attendance prior to his enlistment, awards received during his service, and the zeal in pursuing his case, are commendable; however, they do not constitute probative evidence nor are they considered a convincing argument in support of his request. 3. 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 the aforementioned requirement. 4. 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: GRANT GRANT FORMAL HEARING DENY APPLICATION Karl F. Schneider Acting Director