RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00803
INDEX CODE: 128.05
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 9 SEP 06
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be allowed to reenlist and obtain his Selective Reenlistment Bonus
(SRB).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His reenlistment representative did not provide him correct information
regarding his SRB and advised him he was considered a “first term” airman
and that he would need a Career Job Reservation (CJR). In March 2004,
the list came out that reenlistment could not be accomplished until 90
days out so he decided to wait until March 2005. If there was a
possibility he could have reenlisted in February 2004, he could have
obtained his SRB in March 2004 and would not have waited until March
2005.
The applicant provides no documentation in support of his appeal. His
submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the rank of staff
sergeant (E-5) with a date of rank of 1 November 2002. His Total Active
Federal Military Service Date is 14 March 1997. On 3 March 2005, the
applicant reenlisted for a period of four years.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPAE recommends the application be denied. DPPAE states that the
applicant reenlisted on 14 March 2001 for 4 years giving him a date of
separation of 13 March 2005. Effective 5 March 2004, the Air Force
reduced the reenlistment window from 12 months to 3 months prior to a
member’s expiration term of service (ETS). The authorized SRB for the
applicant’s career field was deleted when changes to the SRB amounts
authorized were made effective 30 April 2004. DPPAE states that when the
Air Staff reduced the reenlistment window from 12 to 3 months and deleted
the SRB in his career field, the applicant was not eligible to reenlist.
In order for the applicant to be reenlistment eligible and receive the
SRB, the applicant’s ETS had to be July 2004 or earlier. The AFPC/DPPAE
evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 25 March 2005, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant for review and comment. As of this date, this office has
received no response.
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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. Evidence indicates that the
applicant was not eligible to reenlist on or before the date the Air
Force reduced the reenlistment window from 12 months to 3 months on 5
March 2004 because his 12-month prior-to-ETS date was 13 March 2004.
While the applicant believes he has been the victim of an injustice, he
has not provided any evidence that would lead us to believe he was
treated differently from other similarly situated members. Therefore, we
agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of
primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our
conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or
injustice. Accordingly, the applicant’s request is not favorably
considered.
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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 August 2005, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael J. Novel, Panel Chair
Ms. Jan Mulligan, Member
Ms. Patricia R. Collins, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR
Docket Number BC-2005-00803:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Feb 05.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 14 Mar 05.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Mar 05.
MICHAEL J. NOVEL
Panel Chair
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