ECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03375
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Enlisted College Loan Repayment Program (ECLRP) benefit be
rescinded from his DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge
From Active Duty, and he be allowed to enroll in the Post 9/11
GI Bill benefit.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He has not received any funding or benefits from the ECLRP,
which can be verified by contacting the Education Office.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement, copies of his DD Form 214, and AF IMT 100, Request
and Authorization for Separation.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 11 Sep 07, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force
for a period of four years.
On 31 May 11, the applicant was separated under the Fiscal Year
(FY) ll Enlisted Date of Separation (DOS) Rollback Program with
an honorable discharge. He completed 3 years, 8 months, and
20 days of total active service.
Airmen separated under the DOS Rollback program and who have at
least 180 days of continuous active duty service on the
mandatory separation date of 31 May 11 are entitled to full
Transition Assistance Program (TAP) benefits.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial. DPSIT states the applicant did
not enter into a second term of service and therefore forfeits
his Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) contribution. As a result, he is
not entitled to elect the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefit. There is
no provision in the law that allows him to switch to Post
9/11 GI Bill because he did not use the ECLRP.
ECLRP falls under Title 10 U.S.C. Section 2171. ECLRP is a
recruiting incentive offered at enlistment and enrollment is
documented on AF Form 3008, Supplement to Enlistment Agreement-
United States Air Force. The Air Force repays the lesser amount
of one-third or $3,333.33 per year of outstanding qualifying
student loans for first term airman. Payments are made in three
annual installments and the maximum repayment amount is
$10,000 less federal income tax.
The complete DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant responded stating that he was discharged under the
FYll Enlisted DOS Rollback Program and part of his transition
benefits entitle him to a second opportunity to enroll in the
MGIB. He has provided a Transition Benefits & Service Matrix
Available Under Force Management fact sheet, which reflects in
paragraph 5, that members affected by involuntary separation,
DOS rollback, reduction in force, and force shaping board are
entitled to a second opportunity to enroll in the MGIB.
The applicants complete response, with attachment, 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice warranting
corrective action. After reviewing the applicants response to
the Air Force evaluation, DPSIT advised us that Airmen separated
under the DOS Rollback Program who have at least 180 days of
continuous active-duty service on the mandatory separation date
of 31 May 11, are authorized full Transition Assistance Program
(TAP) benefits. Since the applicant was separated under the
FYll Enlisted DOS Rollback Program with an honorable discharge,
he should have had the opportunity to enroll in the MGIB prior
to his separation. As such, the applicant should be allowed the
opportunity to apply for the MGIB if he desires and is eligible
for the Post 9/11 GI Bill. In view of the above we recommend
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 on 30 May
11, he executed DD Form 2366, Montgomery GI Bill Act of
1984 (MGIB) - Basic Enrollment, and elected to enroll in the
MGIB program, provided he pays the contribution payment as
required by law.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-
2011-03375 in Executive Session on 29 Mar 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The Board voted to correct the record as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Aug 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 22 Sep 11
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Oct 11.
Exhibit E. Rebuttal, Applicant, undated, w/atchs
Panel Chair
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