RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01757
INDEX CODE: 128.05
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He receive payment of his Initial Enlistment Bonus (IEB) of $18,000,00.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is entitled to an IEB for AFSC 1C231 - Combat Control.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 8 April 2003 the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the
grade of airman basic for a period of four years. He is currently serving
in the grade of airman first class effective and with a date of rank (DOR)
of 23 May 2003.
On 21 May 2003, the applicant signed and initialed AF Form 3009, Change to
Enlistment Agreement - United States Air Force, for payment of an $18,000
IEB for the Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 1C231 upon completion of
technical training.
On 11 April 2004, the applicant was reclassified into AFSC 2E1X2
(Meteorological and Navigational Systems). AFSC 2E1X2 career field
received a $3,000 IEB.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPAE recommended denial. They indicated IEBs are tools to help meet
the recruiting needs of the Air Force, with effective dates and amounts
subject to change to meet specific recruiting goals. Basic IEB eligibility
is determined by an individual’s date of enlistment (DOE) and successful
completion of technical training for the career field in which enlisted.
The applicant did not meet contractual requirements for IEB payment in his
initial enlistment career field. He was reclassified into AFSC 2E1X2 and
received a $3,000.00 IEB. The Air Force has upheld the terms of the
applicant’s enlistment contract.
The evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 9 July 2004, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant for review and response within 30 days. 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 an error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant's
complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree
with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force and adopt their
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been
the victim of an error or injustice. The Board notes the applicant signed
and initialed an enlistment agreement for payment of an $18,000.00 IEB upon
completion of technical training in AFSC 1C231. He was disqualified from
this career field before completion of technical training and was
reclassified into AFSC 2E1X2, in which he received a $3,000.00 IEB. The
applicant did not meet contractual requirements for an IEB payment in his
initial enlistment career field; therefore, he is not entitled to an IEB of
$18,000.00 for AFSC 1C231. In view of the above, and in the absence of
evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to grant the
requested relief.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of an error or an 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004-
01757 in Executive Session on 19 August 2004, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Panel Chair
Ms. Jean A. Reynolds, Member
Ms. Beth M. McCormick, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 May 2004, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, undated.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 July 2004.
WAYNE R. GRACIE
Panel Chair
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