RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01971
INDEX CODE: 128.05
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 1 JANUARY 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be relieved from his remaining Initial Enlistment Bonus (IEB) debt and
be reimbursed monies that have already been recouped.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His debt recoupment is unjust because he was led to believe he was being
separated under the Force shaping program and that he would not have to pay
back his bonus. He transferred into Palace chase and is performing the
exact Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) that he performed for more than six
years while on active duty.
No supporting documentation was submitted. The applicant’s complete
submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 27 Feb 2001, the applicant enlisted in the regular Air Force for a
period of 6 years in the aircraft armament systems career field with an
AFSC of 2W131, entitling him to an IEB in the amount of $13,000. He was
progressively promoted to the grade of senior airman (E-4) effective and
with a date of rank of 13 Aug 03.
On 23 Sep 2004, the applicant was voluntarily released from active duty
under the provisions of the PALACE CHASE program to serve in the Air
National Guard. He enlisted for a period of six years and is currently
serving in the grade of staff sergeant with an AFSC of 2W151.
He served 3 years, 6 months and 27 days in the regular Air Force.
According to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), the
applicant incurred an IEB debt of $5,254.18 upon his separation from active
duty. The amount collected to date is $2,638.65 and the remaining amount
owed is $2,616.53.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPRSR recommends denial. DPPRSR states when a member separates
under the Palace Chase program, they are required to re-pay all unearned
portions of any bonus. The applicant applied for PALACE CHASE under the
Force shaping program but was disapproved on 29 Mar 2004. He then applied
for regular PALACE CHASE on 25 May 04 and was approved on 12 Jul 2004.
DPPPRS’s evaluation 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 for
review and comment on 29 Sep 2006. As of this date, this office has
received no response (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 an error or injustice. After a thorough review of the
evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that
the applicant should be given the relief requested. His contentions are
duly noted; however we found no evidence that the applicant was
miscounseled or that he has been treated any differently than others who
were similarly situated. Therefore, we agree with the opinions and
recommendations of the Air Force offices 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. In the absence of evidence
to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the
relief sought; however, if the applicant can provide documentation which
corroborates his claim that he was miscounseled, we may reconsider his
request.
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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 AFBCMR BC-2006-01971 in
Executive Session on 5 December 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael V. Barbino, Panel Chair
Ms. Renee M. Collier, Member
Ms. Glenda H. Scheiner, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Jun 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRSR, 1 Sep 06
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Sep 06.
MICHAEL V. BARBINO
Panel Chair
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