RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-002749
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 04 MARCH 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) Code of 3E be changed from "3E" (second-
term or career airmen who refused to get retainability for training or
retraining or declined to attend PME) be changed to "1P" (eligible to
reenlist, second-term or career airmen with less than 19 years TAFMS,
selected by the commander under the SRP, and either 13 months or less
remain before original ETS, or the airmen are serving on an extension of
enlistment).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
When he first started his retraining package, all notifications were sent
to his military email address. He was not aware that AFPC was using a new
section of the Virtual Military Personnel Flight (VMPF) called "My Stuff."
He did not receive any further notifications to his military email. He was
never briefed that all new information was being sent to the "My Stuff"
section of VMPF. When he discovered his package was incomplete, he
submitted the missing paperwork.
In support of the application, the applicant submits a support letter from
his Noncommissioned Officer-In-Charge (NCOIC), Commanders Support Staff.
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 entered active duty service on 21 Feb 96. He was
progressively promoted to the grade of Staff Sergeant (E-5) effective and
with a date of rank of 1 Apr 06. His current expiration term of service
(ETS) is 22 Feb 08.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from
the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by
the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states on 24 Apr 06, the applicant
submitted an initial retraining application through the Air Force Contact
Center (AFCC) requesting retraining into the 2E2X1, Communications,
Network, Switching and Cryptologic Systems; 3E5X1, Engineering; and 1A2X1,
Loadmaster Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). On 29 Aug 06, the AFCC
advised the applicant he met the qualifications for retraining into all of
his requested AFSCs; that he would receive a separate email identifying the
documents required to complete his retaining application, and that his next
step was to submit his completed application. He was then advised to
submit the additional documents required (i.e., AF FM 422, last three EPRs,
etc) for his completed retraining application (Atch 3). He did not submit
a completed application under Phase I; therefore, he was targeted under the
Phase II portion of the program.
The applicant also did not submit his application in Phase II, even after
being informed and reminded of the requirement as shown by his
acknowledgement of the FY07 Phase II NCORP Memorandum (Atch 4).
Additionally, the applicant's claim that the notification process was
changed is unsubstantiated. DPSOA states the change did not take effect
until Jun 07 after FY07 NCORP closure on 31 Mar 07; and the change still
generated electronic notifications to the email address provided by the
applicant (Atch 5).
Air Staff targeted 20 SSgts in this applicant's AFSC for retraining-out.
The applicant was number four on the list identified as vulnerable for
involuntary retraining.
The complete DPSOA 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 21 Sep
07 for review and comment within 30 days on. 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 error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant's
complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, 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.
_______________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2007-02749
in Executive Session on 6 November 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
Ms. Teri G. Spoutz, Member
Mr. Gregory A. Parker, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 20 Aug 07.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, w/atchs, dated 10 Sep 07.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Sep 07.
MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
Panel Chair
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