RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00889
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect enrollment in the Enlisted College Loan Repayment Program (ECLRP).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His recruiter miscounseled him and he mistakenly turned down the CLRP program. Since basic training, he understood that he would receive the ECLRP money toward his education. He states it does not make sense for him to turn down both the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and the CLRP.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of airman first class.
On 2 January 2008, he signed AF Form 3008, Supplement to Enlisted Agreement-United States Air Forces.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial and states the applicant signed and acknowledged the ECLRP in his enlistment contract by initialing the nonparticipation portion and the statement he had been briefed on the ECLRP. He also permanently waived his CLRP enrollment option. He has offered no evidence of government error.
The complete AFPC/DPSIT 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 on 25 April 2009 for review and comment within 30 days from the applicant. However, on 6 June 2009, this office received an undated letter from the 726th Air Control Squadron, Operations Superintendent submitted in the applicant's behalf, in which he explains the applicant's diligent efforts to obtain a statement from the recruiter (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 an injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case, including the statement provided by his operations superintendent; however, we do not find his uncorroborated assertions of miscounseling sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Air Force office of primary responsibility. Therefore, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and conclude the applicant has failed to sustain his burden that he has suffered either an error or injustice. Absent corroborative evidence that his recruiter improperly counseled him, 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- 2009-00889 in Executive Session on 9 June 2009, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2009-00889:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Jan 09, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 1 Apr 09.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Apr 09.
Exhibit E. Letter, 726 ACS/DOS, undated.
Panel Chair
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