RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02486
INDEX CODE: 128.11
COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be entitled to a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was not offered the opportunity for training in an Air Force
Specialty Code (AFSC) that he qualified for or offered a bonus for
enlisting in a chronic critical career shortage AFSC. He was told
that since his prior service career field was compatible that he could
only enlist into the Airfield Management (1C0X1) career field for four
years. Although he was classified as a mid-career airman, he was not
given an enlistment bonus like others with the same experience.
In support of his request, applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 4,
Enlistment/Reenlistment Document, Armed Forces on the United States, a
printout of his Personal Information, a copy of Special Order ---, a
copy of a printout on the Prior Service Reenlistment Bonus program, a
printout of a list of chronic critical shortage skill AFSC’s, and a
print out of a list of SRB AFSC’s.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The member served over seven years in the Regular Army and over four
years in the Army National Guard. He enlisted in the Regular Air
Force on 16 April 2002 in the grade of staff sergeant with a date of
rank of 10 May 2000.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPAE recommends denial. At the time member reenlisted, there was
not a program in place that allowed the member to receive an SRB. AFI
36-2606 paragraph 2.5.3 states prior service personnel may receive an
SRB if they reenlist within three months after discharge or release
from active duty. However, in order for this to happen, there must be
a program in place that allows for the bonus. There has not been a
program in place since 1990 that allows prior service members to
reenlist and receive a bonus.
The AFPC/DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
He was not counseled concerning career field options or enlistment
entitlements. He was told he could enlist for four years and be
placed in a direct duty assignment in a chronic critical career field.
He believes he is entitled to an enlistment bonus.
His complete submission, with attachments, is 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of error or injustice. Evidence has not been provided
which would lead us to believe that the rules of the applicable
regulations, which implement the policy, were inappropriately applied
or that he was denied rights to which he was entitled. Applicant
contends that he should have received an enlistment bonus based on his
prior service experience and knowledge and that he was not properly
counseled at the time of his enlistment. However, based on the
evidence of record, he has failed to substantiate that he was
improperly counseled. In addition, it appears that he has not been
treated any differently than any other individual who enlisted under
similar circumstances. Therefore, in the absence of 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 Docket Number BC-2003-
02486 in Executive Session on 29 October 2003 under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Marilyn Thomas, Vice Chair
Ms. Cheryl Jacobson, Member
Mr. Albert F. Lowas Jr., Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Jul 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, dated 28 Aug 03.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 Sep 03.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, 22 Sep 03, w/atchs.
MARILYN THOMAS
Vice Chair
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