RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02221
INDEX CODE: 128.05
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 17 JAN 07
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be changed to entitle him to an initial enlistment bonus
(IEB) of $15,000 vice the $9,000 he received.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He believes an error was made that resulted in him receiving a $9,000
IEB instead of a $15,000 IEB.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of a Military
Personnel Data System (MILPDS) printout, a copy of a Change to Initial
Enlistment Bonus Memorandum and a Personal Data printout.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 16 July 2002, for a
period of four (4) years. Upon completing basic training he attended
technical training school and was trained in AFSC 1N330, Cryptologic
Linguist Apprentice. He received an IEB of $9,000.
The applicant is currently serving in the grade of senior airman and
is stationed at Osan AB, Korea.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
DPPAE recommends the applicant’s request be denied. DPPAE states 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. According to DPPAE 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 initially enlisted into AFSC 1N330 and signed and initialed
a AF Form 3008, Supplemental to Enlistment Agreement, contending that
he was authorized an IEB in the amount of $9,000.
DPPAE states the documentation the applicant provided dated
24 September 2004, is an erroneous document that is produced anytime
the bonus amount changes. This document has been stopped from being
produced by MILPDS. This is not a signed document and provides no
justification as a contract.
The DPPAE evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on
29 Jul 05, for review and comment 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. In conjunction with his 16
July 2002 enlistment, the applicant contracted an AF Form 3003,
authorizing him a $9,000 IEB. Subsequent to his enlistment, the Air
Force increased the amount of the IEB authorized for enlistees in his
Air Force Specialty. It appears that the Personnel Data System
erroneously provided the applicant a notification that led him to
believe he was authorized the increased IEB. However, after a
thorough review of the evidence of record, we believe the applicant
has received the correct bonus to which he was entitled in accordance
with his enlistment contract. We agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and
adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant
has not been the victim of an error or injustice. 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-2005-
02221 in Executive Session on 13 October 2005 under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Ms. Dorothy P. Loeb, Member
Ms. Jan Mulligan, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Jul 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 19 Jul 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Jul 05.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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