RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-03180
INDEX CODE: 112.05
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 22 FEBRUARY 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be granted the opportunity for a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)
after receiving his 3-skill level following technical school.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The reenlistments section did not allow him to reenlist in the allotted 30-
day window after completing retraining and receiving his 3-skill level in
accordance with Air Force instructions and reenlistments continuity book.
In support of the application, the applicant submits copies of his
reenlistment forms. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments,
is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Information extracted from the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS)
indicates the applicant’s Total Active Federal Military Service Date as 9
August 1995. He is currently serving on active duty in the grade of staff
sergeant, with an effective date of rank of 1 May 2001.
On 9 August 1999 he reenlisted in the Regular Air Force for a period of 4
years. On 10 October 2001, the applicant extended his enlistment for a
period of 4 months in order to qualify for a CONUS assignment. On 11 June
2003, he was approved for retraining under the NCO retraining program into
Air Force Specialty Code 1C5X1.
On 18 June 2003, he requested a second extension of his enlistment for a
period of 21 months in order to qualify for retraining, giving him a new
date of separation of 8 September 2005.
His retraining started on 12 May 2004 and he graduated from retraining on 1
July 2004.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPAE recommends denial. DPPAE states in order to receive the SRB
at the Multiple 4.5 rate, the applicant had to reenlist within 30 calendar
days after award of the 3-skill level. However, the applicant was not
reenlistment eligible. DPPAE explains at the time he graduated from
retraining, the applicant had to meet the reenlistment eligibility window
requirement of three months prior to expiration of term of service (ETS) in
order to reenlist to receive the Multiple 4.5 SRB.
DPPAE’s evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
In his response dated 15 November 2005, the applicant agreed that he was
miscounseled, but disagreed with the DPPAE’s recommendation. During his
retraining, he made it very clear that he was interested in the 4.5 Zone B
SRB. He mentioned that the forced extension would put his EST beyond the
Zone B range. He was then briefed that as a retrainee he would be able to
reenlist upon his graduation from Tech School and be awarded his 3-skill
level, regardless of his ETS. Unfortunately, he only remembers the rank of
the individual who briefed him. He knows the Air Force is adamant about
documentation, but all he has as proof of his miscounseling is his
integrity. Had he known he would not be eligible for an SRB due to his
forced extension, he would have stayed in his previous career field and
been eligible to receive a 1.5 Zone B SRB. The response 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 an error or injustice. Evidence has not been provided showing
that the applicant should be authorized SRB entitlement. According to the
Air Force office of primary responsibility, the applicant was not
reenlistment eligible when he graduated from the Non-Commissioned Officer
Retraining Program and, therefore, did not meet the reenlistment
eligibility requirements to receive the Multiple 4.5 Selective Reenlistment
Bonus. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we agree with the
opinion and recommendation of HQ AFPC/DPPAE and adopt their rationale as
the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of
an error or injustice. Accordingly, his request is not favorably
considered.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive
Session on 4 April 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Ms. Mary C. Puckett, Panel Member
Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Panel Member
The following documentary evidence was considered for AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2005-03180:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 May 05 w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, dated 31 Oct 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Nov 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit E. Applicant’s Rebuttal, dated 15 Nov 15.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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