AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

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DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-02399 
COUNSEL: NONE 
HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

IN THE MATTER OF:   
 
 
     
 
     
 
 
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:  
 
1.  His 
KGQ 
(intradepartmental  transfer) be changed to KGN (commissioned  or 
warrant officer in another branch of service ).  
 
2.  He be relieved of the $2,468.98 reenlistment bonus debt. 
 
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 
 
He was selected for a pilot position in the Alaska Air National 
Guard during the 2011 selection board.  Under PALACE CHASE, his 
date  of  separation  (DOS)  was  moved  from  18  June  2012  to 
1 January 2012, with an effective date of his ANG enlistment as 
2 January 2012.  As a result of this PALACE CHASE action, he has 
incurred  a  debt  of  about  $2500.00,  for  the  remainder  of  his 
enlistment bonus from the 1A271 Loadmaster career field.   
 
He  understands  the  SPD  code  denotes  PALACE  CHASE;  however,  the 
only reason he separated was to expedite his ability to pursue a 
greater  commitment  to  the  Air  Force  and  the  Air  National  Guard 
by committing to pilot training and a position as a pilot with 
the ANG.  He requests the debt be found invalid. 
 
In support of his request, the applicant provides documentation 
from  his  master  personnel  records,  debt  recoupment  letter,  and 
his selection for undergraduate flying training documentation. 
 
The  applicant’s  complete  submission,  with  attachments,  is  at 
Exhibit A. 
 
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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 
 
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 16 July 2002, 
On  18  April  2011,  the  applicant  was  selected  to  attend  Joint 
Specialized  Undergraduate  Pilot  Training  with  the  Alaska  Air 
National  Guard.    On  1  January  2012,  he  separated  from  active 
duty  under  the  PALACE  CHASE  program.    He  was  subsequently 

notified  by  the  Defense  Finance  and  Accounting  Services  (DFAS) 
that  he  owed  $2,468.98  for  the  unearned  portion  of  his 
reenlistment  bonus  in  accordance  with  his  separation  program 
designator of KGQ.   
 
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 
 
AFPC/DPSOR  provides  the  following  information.    The  applicant 
separated under the provisions of PALACE CHASE on 1 January 2012 
with  a  separation  program  designator  of  KGQ  –  PALACE  CHASE.  
Airmen  are  subject  to  monetary  recoupment  of  education 
assistance,  special  pay,  bonus  or  similar  benefits  at  pro-rata 
share  based  on  the  period  of  unfulfilled  active  duty  service 
commitment. The applicant acknowledged that he would be required 
to  repay  any  unearned  portion  of  his  bonus  prior  to  his 
separation from active duty.   
 
The  applicant  separated  from  active  duty  via  the  PALACE  CHASE 
program  and  the  only  SPD  code  for  members  separating  after 
fulfilling  their  military  service  obligation  is  KGQ.    SPD  code 
KGN references commissioned or warrant officer in another branch 
of service.  The applicant transferred to the Air National Guard 
which is not another branch of service. 
 
The  complete  DPSOR  evaluation,  with  attachments,  is  at 
Exhibit B. 
 
DFAS  recommends  denial.    The  applicant  separated  from  active 
duty  with  a  debt  of  $2,468.98  due  to  an  unearned  portion  of  a 
bonus.  
 
The complete DFAS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 
 
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 
 
He joined the Air Force as an Aircraft Loadmaster in July 2002. 
He  reenlisted  in  June  2006  for  6  years.    He  has  fulfilled  his 
duties  under  this  assigned  position.    He  now  seeks  a  new 
challenge and a chance to chase a dream.  He was fortunate to be 
selected for this training.  His hands were tied with regards to 
accomplishing  the  pre-commissioning  requirements.    He  applied 
for the PALACE CHASE program in order to expedite his ability to 
enter  the  Academy  of  Military  Science  and  Undergraduate  Pilot 
training.  He understands the conditions of his reenlistment and 
repayment  of  his  unearned  separation  bonus.    He  has  begun 
repayment, yet, requests the debt be relieved. 
 
The applicant’s complete response 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.  Insufficient  relevant  evidence  has  been  presented  to 
demonstrate  the  existence  of  error  or  injustice.    After  a 
thorough  review  of  the  applicant’s  submission  in  judging  the 
merits  of  the  case,  we  are  not  persuaded  that  a  change  in  the 
record is warranted.  The applicant’s contentions are duly noted; 
however, he has not provided persuasive evidence to override the 
rationale provided by AFPC/DPSOR.  Therefore, we agree with their 
opinion  and  recommendation  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 persuasive evidence to 
the contrary, we find no 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. 
 
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The  following  members  of  the  Board  considered  AFBCMR  Docket 
Number  BC-2012-02399  in  Executive  Session  on  14  November  2012 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 
 
 
 
 
 
The following documentary evidence was considered: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 Jun 12, w/atchs. 
Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 3 Aug 12, w/atchs. 
Exhibit C.  Letter, DFAS-IN, undated. 
Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Aug 12. 
Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant’s Response, dated 14 Aug 12. 

, Panel Chair 
, Member 
, Member 

 
Acting Panel Chair 

  

 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

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