RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-01437
INDEX CODE: 128.05, 131.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His former time in grade (TIG) from a previous Regular Air Force
enlistment be reinstated and that he be authorized a Selective
Reenlistment Bonus (SRB).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or
unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at
Exhibit A.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a personal statement
and additional documents associated with the issues cited in his
contentions. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments,
is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force
on 15 May 96 for a period of 4 years. He was progressively promoted
to the grade of senior airman (E-4), with an effective date and date
of rank of 15 Nov 98.
The applicant was released from active duty and transferred to the Air
Force Reserve on 14 May 00 under the provisions of AFI 36-3208
(Completion of Required Active Service). He had completed 4 years and
was serving in the grade of senior airman (E-4) at the time of
discharge. Applicant received an RE Code of 1J, which defined means
"Eligible to reenlist, but elects separation". On 28 Sep 00, the
applicant was relieved from his Reserve assignment and honorably
discharged from the Air Force Reserve.
On 29 Sep 00, the applicant reenlisted in the Regular Air Force in the
grade of senior airman (E-4) for a period of 4 years. He has
subsequently been promoted to the grade of staff sergeant (E-5), with
an effective date and date of rank of 1 Mar 02.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted
from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letters
prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force at Exhibits C and
D.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPAEQ recommends the application be denied. DPPAEQ stated
that no authority exists to award Time in Grade (TIG) (full or
partial) for reenlistment within 90 days of a discharge. The
applicant separated on 14 May 00 and his initial appointment with a
recruiter was on 2 Aug 00. The applicant enlisted into the RegAF on
29 Sep 00, less than 60 days from his initial application. This is an
acceptable and above average timing to reenlist a member into the
RegAF. The applicant’s 28 Dec 99 date of rank (DOR) to the grade of E-
4 is correct in accordance with the governing Air Force instruction.
The applicant’s enlistment contract does not grant a DOR exception to
the governing directives. The HQ AFPC/DPPAEQ evaluation is at Exhibit
C.
HQ AFPC/DPPAE recommends the application be denied. DPPAE indicated
that AFI 36-2606 states “Prior service personnel may receive the SRB
if they reenlist within 3 months after discharge or release from
active duty.” DPPAE stated that, in order for this to happen, there
must be a program in place that allows for the bonus. A program has
not been in place since 1990 that allows prior service members to
reenlist and receive a bonus. At the time the applicant reenlisted,
there was no program in place that allowed a member to receive an SRB.
The HQ AFPC/DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to applicant on 30
August 2002 for review and response. As of this date, no response has
been received by this office (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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of error or injustice. After thoroughly reviewing the
evidence of record and noting the applicant’s complete submission, we
agree with the opinions and recommendations of the respective Air
Force offices and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our
decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden that he
has suffered either an error or an injustice. In view of the above
and absent evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling 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 this application in
Executive Session on 10 October 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Joseph A. Roj, Panel Chair
Ms. Diane Arnold, Member
Mr. Laurence M. Groner, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Apr 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAEQ, dated 19 Aug 02.
Exhibit D. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, dated 27 Aug 02.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Aug 02.
JOSEPH A. ROJ
Panel Chair
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