RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04122
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His official records be changed to show that he timely elected
Career Status Bonus (CSB).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The request for the CSB was rejected because he was provided
erroneous guidance. His local Military Personnel Flight (MPF)
misinformed him by telling him he only needed to return his CSB
election within three days of his attaining 15 years of total
active service. He was also told via telephone they could not
process the election prior to that same date. He submitted his
request at the end of Jul 12 in accordance with the guidance he
received; however, his application was denied because he didnt
make his election within the six month notification window.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Air Force on 30 Jul 97, and
surpassed 15 years of active service on 30 Jul 12.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility which is included at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice. There is a 6 Jan 12 Notification of
CSB Redux Eligibility Memorandum in the applicants personnel
files, indicating he was notified of his CSB eligibility and
that he must initiate his election within six months of the
notification. By initialing the notification memo the applicant
indicated he understood he had until 6 Jul 12 to make an
election and return the completed DD Form 2839, Career Status
Bonus (CSB) Election, to the MPF. The applicant did not return
the DD Form 2839 until 30 Jul 12. Therefore, he is no longer
eligible for the CSB.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation, with attachment,
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 16 Oct 12 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. 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. While the
applicant has provided copies of email traffic indicating that
local personnel officials advised him incorrectly, the evidence
of record indicates the applicant was previously officially
notified of his rights and obligations under the CSB and that he
needed to make an election within six months of the date of the
notification letter. Therefore, in the absence of 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 the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2012-04122 in Executive Session on 11 Apr 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Aug 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 1 Oct 12, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Oct 12.
Panel Chair
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