RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01234
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect that he was promoted to the
grade of airman first class (A1C, E-3), after completion of
Basic Military Training (BMT).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
When he enlisted, his recruiter told him that because he signed
a six year contract, he would automatically be promoted to E-3
at the end of BMT. He was not aware that it had to written into
his contract.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants military personnel records indicate that he
enlisted in the Colorado Air National Guard (COANG) on 22 Feb 12
in the grade of Airman Basic (AB, E-1) for a period of six years
and is currently serving in the grade of Airman (Amn, E-2).
In accordance with Air National Guard Instruction (ANGI) 36-
2002, Enlistment and Reenlistment in the Air National Guard and
as a Reserve of the Air Force, Table 1.6. Grade Determination
for Non-Prior Service (NPS) Enlistees, enlistment in the grade
of E-3 is authorized when the applicant meets the following
criteria:
a. Presents General Billy Mitchell Award certificate
showing successful completion of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP)
training program.
b. Has completed one or more years of college ROTC and
possesses a letter of recommendation from the ROTC detachment
commander.
c. Has satisfactorily completed the entire 3-year high
school junior ROTC program, is a high school graduate, presents
official certificate of completion from the service component or
the school conducting the program.
d. Is a former service academy student with at least one
year of service.
e. NPS Critical Skills Promotion (CSP) program Enlists
into an AFSC listed CSP eligible in the Fiscal Year Recruiting &
Retention Initiative for the fiscal year in which the applicant
enlists.
f. Has at least 45 semester hours or at least 67-quarter
hours of accredited junior college/college credits.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
NGB/A1PP recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of
an error or injustice. In accordance with ANGI 36-2002, Section
1.13, the term of enlistment for all NPS (non-prior service)
applicants will be for a period of 6 years. Additionally,
Table 1.6, outlines the criteria for promotion to E-3 and the
applicant does not meet the criteria. The applicant has not
provided any documentation authorizing him to be promoted to E-3
following his completion of basic training. Lastly, the
applicant is not eligible for promotion to E-3 as he was not
assigned in a CSP AFSC (3P0X1) outlined in the FY12 Recruiting
and Retention Initiatives.
A complete copy of the NGB/A1PP evaluation 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 3 May 13 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 an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicants 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
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion
the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
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-2013-01234 in Executive Session on 12 Dec 13 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Mar 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, NGB/A1PP, dated 29 Mar 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 May 13.
Panel Chair
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