RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02282
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be considered by the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT)
Selection Board, and if selected, he be granted a waiver of his
commissioned service date (i.e., beyond five years) to allow his entry into
pilot training.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
In 1998, due to personal and religious problems, he declined Specialized
Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT); however, based on the events of 11
September 2001, the needs of the Air Force, and given his qualifications,
he feels he can better serve his country in a rated position.
The applicant states that while attending the United States Air Force
Academy he completed T-3 training, met the board, and was accepted to
attend Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT). However, in January 1998, his
wife, a Serbian citizen of Yugoslavia, was having difficulty getting her
residency to the United States and he did not think he could do his best in
pilot training and declined UPT. Prior to 11 September 2001, he had also
requested separation; however, after that date, he withdrew his request and
remained in the Air Force. In addition, he is only two months outside the
five-year window for commissioned service.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of captain.
On 28 May 1997, the applicant graduated from the USAFA, received a Regular
Air Force commission, and entered active duty.
In a letter to the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC), dated 28 January
1998, the applicant indicated his desire to give up his slot for SUPT and
acknowledged that he understood the consequences of the action would
prevent him from ever entering a rated career field in the Air Force
because of his acceptance of the assignment in August of 1997.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from
the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by
the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAO recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that
regardless of the world events that led to the applicant’s change of mind,
AFI 36-2205 specifically states that officers who decline UPT after being
selected are ineligible to apply again. There exists no error or injustice
in his records. He was properly briefed and understood the consequences of
submitting his statement of declination of his selection to pilot training.
Furthermore, if his request is approved, he will require a waiver for
commissioned service greater than five years.
The AFPC/DPAO evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 9 August 2002 for review and response within 30 days. However, as of
this date, no response has been received by this office.
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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 a thorough review of the evidence
of record and applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that relief
should be granted. Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, we do
not find these assertions, in and by themselves, sufficiently persuasive to
override the rationale provided by the Air Force. The office of primary
responsibility has adequately addressed applicant’s contentions and we
agree with their opinion 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. Hence, we find no compelling
basis to recommend granting the relief sought.
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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 02-02282 in
Executive Session on 5 September 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Jackson A. Hauslein, Panel Chair
Mr. James W. Russell, III, Member
Ms. Carolyn B. Willis, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Jul 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAO, undated.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Aug 02.
JACKSON A. HAUSLEIN
Panel Chair
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