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AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04741
Original file (BC-2012-04741.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04741 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to reflect he enlisted in the grade of 
airman first class (E-3), instead of airman basic (E-1). 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His college sent the wrong transcripts in support of his request 
to be enlisted in the higher grade. Upon completing basic 
military training (BMT), he reordered the transcripts and had 
them sent to his technical school to change his rank and pay. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides an expanded 
statement and copies his AF Form 938, Request and Authorization 
for Active Duty Training/Active Duty Tour; DD Form 1966/1, Record of Military Processing – Armed Forces of the United 
States; and DD Form 2807-1, Report of Medical History. 

 

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

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve in 
the grade of airman first class (E-3). 

 

Under the provisions of AFRCI 36-2001, Air Force Reserve 
Recruiting Procedures, Table 5.1, Note 5: Documents presented 
after enlistment may be used as a basis for changing the 
authorized enlistment grade up until the individual’s BMT 
graduation date. Recruiter will advise applicant to obtain 
documents before enlistment. However, this policy will allow an 
applicant who is in the process of completing additional college 
classes, etc., that will qualify them for a higher grade, to have 
the opportunity to have their records updated to reflect the 
higher grade. 

 


The applicant initialed in the remarks section of the enlistment 
contract “NPS Without Proof of Education and Training, “I 
understand that if I present College Transcripts prior to my 
completion of Basic Military Training I may be eligible for 
enlistment in a higher grade. I elect to enlist in the grade of 
E-3 prior to the receipt of this document. I understand that I 
must present official documents to be awarded an increased grade 
after enlistment.” 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of 
the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFRC/RSOO recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice. Enlistees initial the enlistment 
contract acknowledging they may be entitled to a higher rank, 
but chooses to enlist as an E-1. There is no documentation 
showing the applicant submitted transcripts prior to completing 
BMT. The BMT and Tech Training School have no record of 
receiving transcripts for the applicant. The applicant 
indicated on his application that his transcripts were not 
provided prior to him graduating from BMT in accordance with the 
requirements of the governing instruction. 

 

A complete copy of the AFRC/RSOO evaluation is at Exhibit B. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 14 Jan 13, for review and comment within 30 days. 
As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

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 injustice. After 
careful consideration of applicant's request and the available 
evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of error or 
injustice to warrant corrective action. The facts and opinions 
stated in the advisory opinions appear to be based on the 


evidence of record and have not been adequately rebutted by the 
applicant. Other than his own assertions, the applicant has 
provided no evidence to indicate that his failure to provide 
college transcripts was due to circumstances that were beyond 
his control. Absent persuasive evidence the applicant was 
denied rights to which he was entitled, appropriate regulations 
were not followed, or appropriate standards were not applied, we 
find no basis to disturb the existing record. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-04741 in Executive Session on 9 Jul 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Sep 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFRC/RSOO, dated 12 Dec 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Jan 13. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair 

 



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