RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-03847
INDEX CODE: 128.14
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 5 OCTOBER 2006
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to permit his participation in the College
Loan Repayment Program (CLRP).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
When he initially enlisted, he wanted the CLRP incentive.
In support of his request, the applicant submits two applications,
which contain personal statements 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 enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the grade of airman
first class (E-3) on 24 February 2004 for a period of four years. Air
Force Form 3008, Supplement to Enlistment Agreement, contains
applicant’s CLRP enrollment declination statement wherein he
permanently waived the CLRP enrollment option.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPAE recommends the application be denied. DPPAE states the
recruiter’s statement is not supported by an eyewitness account or any
other supported documentation from any Military Entrance Processing
Station (MEPS) personnel. As evidenced by the applicant’s AF Form
3008, he was properly briefed on the CLRP option and did not meet
program requirements or elected not to participate in the program.
This is a contractual agreement between the applicant and the Air
Force. The HQ AFPC/DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR STAFF EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on
29 July 2005 for review and response. As of this date, no response
has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
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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 reviewing the evidence of
record, the Board majority is unpersuaded that the applicant’s records
are in error or that he has been the victim of an injustice. In this
respect, the Board majority noted that, at the time of enlistment, the
applicant initialed indicating he was counseled on the CLRP option and
elected not to participate in the program. The recruiter’s statement
was noted; however, the Board majority did not find this statement, in
and of itself, sufficient to substantiate the applicant’s signed
agreement was erroneous. In view of the above and absent persuasive
evidence to the contrary, the Board majority found no basis to
recommend granting the relief sought in this application.
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RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD:
A majority of the panel finds insufficient evidence of error or
injustice and recommends the application be denied.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 20 September 2005, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Ms. B. J. White-Olson, Panel Chair
Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member
Mr. James A. Wolffe, Member
By a majority vote, the members voted to deny applicant's request. Mr.
Wolffe voted to grant the applicant's request but did not desire to
submit a minority report. The following documentary evidence was
considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004-03847.
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Jun 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, undated.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 July 2005.
B. J. WHITE-OLSON
Panel Chair
MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AIR FORCE BOARD FOR
CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS (AFBCMR)
SUBJECT: AFBCMR Application of APPLICANT
I have carefully reviewed the evidence of record and the
recommendation of the Board members. A majority found that applicant
had not provided sufficient evidence of error or injustice and
recommended the case be denied. I concur with that finding and their
conclusion that relief is not warranted. Accordingly, I accept their
recommendation that the application be denied.
Please advise the applicant accordingly.
JOE G.
LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force
Review Boards Agency
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