RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 99-00962
INDEX CODE: 112.07
COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) multiple of 1.5 be reinstated.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
When he signed for his reenlistment bonus on 11 January 1999, he signed for
a 1.5 bonus multiplier. He picked up his reenlistment paperwork on 15
February 1999 and no one told him the bonus multiplier had changed. He
reenlisted with good faith in the Air Force that he would be paid the 1.5
multiplier. After he reenlisted TSgt L--- informed him that the bonus
multiplier was in error and he was authorized only 0.5. He made the
decision to reenlist on the grounds that he would receive the 1.5 bonus.
He was not at fault for this mistake and should not be penalized for this
error.
In support of the appeal, applicant submits a letter from the Commander,
Military Personnel Flight (MPF) stating the applicant reenlisted on 1 March
1999 for 6 years with the understanding that he was to receive a 1.5 SRB.
The applicant was never briefed that the SRB was being changed, either
written or verbally. To the contrary, he signed a Report on Individual
Person (RIP) from AFPC reenlistments, dated 6 January 1999, that showed he
was still getting the 1.5. Because of this miscounseling, both by his
career enhancements section and AFPC Reenlistments, the applicant should be
allowed to receive the SRB at the 1.5 rate. If the applicant would have
known that the SRB was being lowered, then he would have had the chance to
change his reenlistment options.
In further support he submits a personal letter with his chain of command
endorsements, AF Form 901, Reenlistment Eligibility Annex to DD Form 4,
dated 19 February 1999, and RIP, dated 6 January 1999.
Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 1 May 1990, applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the grade of
airman basic for a period of 4 years.
On 31 May 1993, applicant reenlisted in the grade of senior airman for a
period of 6 years. His expiration of term of service (ETS) was 30 May
1999. He was first eligible to reenlist on 28 February 1999.
Effective 18 January 1999, the SRB for the applicant’s Air Force Specialty
Code (AFSC), 4T052, had been reduced from 1.5 to 0.5.
On 19 February 1999, the applicant signed AF Form 901, Reenlistment
Eligibility Annex to DD Form 4, indicating a Zone B, Multiple 1.5 bonus.
On 1 March 1999, the applicant reenlisted in the Air Force for 6 years in
the grade of staff sergeant. He received a SRB of 0.5 multiple.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Chief, Skills Management Branch, Dir of Personnel Program Mgmt,
AFPC/DPPAE, reviewed this application and states that the applicant would
be entitled to the higher SRB multiple only if he was eligible to reenlist
prior to 18 January 1999 and the military personnel flight (MPF) had
neglected to notify him of the projected change to his SRB multiplier.
Review of the applicant’s service dates indicates he was not eligible to
reenlist at anytime prior to 18 January 1999. In accordance with AFI 36-
2606, Reenlistment in the United States Air Force, Table 3.8, Rule 7, the
applicant had to be within 3 months of his ETS to be eligible to reenlist.
Based on the applicant’s previous ETS of 30 May 1999, he was first eligible
to reenlist on 28 February 1999. The applicant is not entitled to the
higher SRB nor is there evidence of miscounseling, error, or injustice.
They recommend denial of applicant's request.
A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluation and states that at his
reenlistment briefing on 11 January 1999, he signed a document, in good
faith, indicating his intent to reenlist, after being briefed that he was
to receive a SRB of 1.5. Furthermore, the day of his reenlistment on 1
March 1999, he signed AF Form 901, indicating he had reenlisted with a 1.5
SRB multiplier. The injustice relates to the fact that his decision to
reenlist for 6 years instead of 4 years, and/or to pursue a then definite
cross-training option, was based upon the fact that he was to receive a SRB
multiplier of 1.5. His understanding that he would receive the 1.5 SRB
solely determined his career decisions. He signed documentation and
reenlisted for a SRB of 1.5, with no indication of a change in the SRB,
verbally or otherwise. It was not until several days later that he found
out the SRB had changed.
Applicant's complete response, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit E.
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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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of probable error or injustice. Based on the evidence of record,
we believe the applicant was miscounseled regarding the Selective
Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) multiplier that he was to have receive upon
reenlistment. The statement submitted from the Commander, Military
Personnel Flight indicates that the applicant was never briefed that the
SRB was being changed, either written or verbally, by the career
enhancements section or by reenlistments. In addition, the applicant
states he based his decision to reenlist on the information received. In
view of the above determination and to remove any possibility of an
injustice, we recommend his records be corrected to the extent indicated
below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating
to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that he was honorably discharged on 16
January 1999, rather than 28 February 1999, and reenlisted in the Regular
Air Force on 17 January 1999 rather than 1 March 1999, for a period of six
(6) years, and, as an exception to policy, he is entitled to a Zone B,
Multiple 1.5 Selective Reenlistment Bonus, payable for five years and seven
months.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive
Session on 5 October 1999, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mrs. Barbara A. Westgate, Panel Chair
Mr. Edward Parker, Member
Mr. Patrick R. Wheeler, Member
Ms. Gloria J. Williams, Examiner (without vote)
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following
documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Mar 99, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 9 Jun 99.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 28 Jun 99.
Exhibit E. Applicant's Response, dated 15 Jul 99,
with attachments.
BARBARA A. WESTGATE
Panel Chair
AFBCMR 99-00962
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force
Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section
1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to , be corrected to show that he was honorably
discharged on 16 January 1999, rather than 28 February 1999, and reenlisted
in the Regular Air Force on 17 January 1999 rather than 1 March 1999, for a
period of six (6) years, and, as an exception to policy, he is entitled to
a Zone B, Multiple 1.5 Selective Reenlistment Bonus, payable for five years
and seven months.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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