RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00452 

 INDEX CODE: 128.05 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

Recoupment of his initial payment of the Selective Reenlistment 
Bonus (SRB) be stopped. 

 

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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He reenlisted in an SRB Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) and 
received his initial payment of the SRB in Mar 09, but was 
unaware of his selection for duty as a Military Training 
Instructor (MTI) until the summer of 2009. He inquired on 
several occasions, while going through the reenlistment process, 
since he was planning to apply for MTI duty, as to whether or 
not he would still be able to receive the bonus, and on numerous 
occasions, the reply was simply, “yes.” The local military 
personnel flight’s (MPF’s) answer was based on information in 
the continuity book. Since being assigned as an MTI, the MPF at 
Lackland AFB advised him that the continuity book had been 
recently changed; however, he believes someone was trying to 
cover up something. 

 

He did not try to deceive the Air Force and if the SRB has to be 
paid he will gladly give it back as long as he can continue to 
serve as an MTI. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal 
statement; a letter of support from his former supervisor, and 
other supporting documents. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

In Feb 09, the applicant applied for Special Duty as an MTI. He 
reenlisted in his SRB AFSC on 5 Mar 09 for a period of 4 years 
and 19 months and was paid a Zone B, Multiple 2, SRB in the 
2W051 – Munitions Systems career field. The applicant was 
approved and given a special duty assignment as an MTI with 
reporting on 15 Sep 09. 

 

In Jun 09, the Air Staff initiated an audit of SRB recipients 
and the applicant was identified as being ineligible for the 
SRB, because he was not completing duties in the SRB career 
field. 

 

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial, stating, in part, that although an 
initial mistake was made, by not recouping the SRB immediately 
upon the applicant being approved for special duty, we find no 
evidence that supports him receiving an SRB he is not entitled 
to. In accordance with (IAW) AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the 
USAF, para 2.17., an airmen must complete the full term of 
enlistment or extension of enlistment in the SRB skill; failure 
to do so may result in termination and recoupment. 

 

The purpose of the SRB program is to help sustain the career 
force in those critical skills with insufficient reenlistment 
through entitlement to a monetary incentive. The applicant 
submitted a copy of what appears to be a page out of an old AFPC 
continuity book that states he would get to keep the bonus as 
long as he reenlisted prior to being accepted for special duty 
(sic). However, the AFPC continuity book front cover and page 
provided has the following statement at the top, “AFI 36-2606 is 
valid policy and this continuity book is designed to assist the 
FSS in the performance of those functions. It does not replace 
the AFI, but was designed to assist in the performance of those 
duties.” This statement was removed from the AFPC continuity 
book on 17 Jun 09 as it is not correct. The official guidance 
(AFI 36-2606) which is dated and has been in effect since 21 Nov 
01, states, airmen must complete the full term of enlistment or 
extension. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 16 Apr 10 for review and comment within 30 days. 
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an injustice warranting partial 
relief. In this respect, the applicant contends he was 
miscounseled into believing he was authorized a SRB. While the 
Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) finds no error 
or injustice that would entitle him to the SRB, we disagree in 
part. The OPR acknowledges that a mistake was made leading to 
the payment and recoupment of the unauthorized SRB. We believe 
the applicant made his decision to reenlist with the intent of 
receiving the bonus in good faith based upon the guidance he 
received. Accordingly, it is our opinion the applicant has 
established reasonable doubt as to whether or not he was 
properly counseled, and it is our belief that any doubt in this 
matter should be resolved in his favor. While the Board 
Majority recommends the applicants records be corrected to show 
he was entitled to an SRB for the months he served in the 
qualifying AFSC, this may not constitute the sum of the total 
relief he seeks; however, we believe correcting the records in 
this manner provides the applicant full and fitting relief. In 
view of the above, the Board Majority recommends his records be 
corrected as indicated below. 

 

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that he was 
authorized, by competent authority, as an exception to policy, 
to receive a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) for the time he 
served in the 2W051 Air Force specialty in conjunction with his 
5 March 2009 reenlistment. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-00452 in Executive Session on 23 September 2010, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

By a majority vote, the Board voted to grant the applicant’s 
request. XXX voted that no recoupment action should be 
made for the portion of the SRB already paid to the applicant, 
but did not desire to submit a minority report. The following 
documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Feb 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 24 Mar 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Apr 10. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair