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AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03514
Original file (BC 2013 03514.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-03514

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

The 11-month Active Duty Service Commitment (ADSC) he incurred 
for attending the Joint Terminal Attack Controller Course 
(JTACAIC) be cancelled.

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The JTACAIC course he attended at the Air Force Weapons School 
required a 36-month ADSC.  He signed the service commitment 
under rule 19, AFI 36-2107, Active Duty Service Commitments.  
This course has yet to be accredited and the syllabus has not 
been approved.  An ADSC should not be required until this course 
is approved or accredited.

In support of the appeal, the applicant provides documentation 
from his master personnel record.

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

________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently active duty serving in the grade of 
technical sergeant.  On 18 December 2012, he signed AF Form 
1411, Extension or Cancellation of Extensions of Enlistment in 
the Regular Air Force (REGAF), Air Force Reserve (AF Reserve), 
Air National Guard (ANG), requesting his enlistment of 18 March 
2010 be extended by 11 months to qualify for training. 

________________________________________________________________

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIP recommends denial.  On or about 17 December 2012, the 
applicant received notification to attend JTACAIC training from 
7 January 2013 through 15 June 2013.  At the same time, he was 
informed of the requirement to obtain retainability.  He 
extended his enlistment for 11 additional months to qualify for 
training. 

The applicant contends he should not obtain retainability for an 
unaccredited course.  However, the guidance published in AFI 36-
2107, does not state that courses must have accreditation before 
ensuring the AF obtains the appropriate return on its 
investment.  The instruction does on the other hand state in 
table 1.1, rule 19, Airmen attending educational program lasting 
20 weeks (this includes his program) are required to have or 
obtain the required retainability prior to attending to 
training.  The applicant attended the course and is required to 
serve the ADSC.  Notwithstanding he had the option to decline 
training, he opted to attend; his extension is valid.

The complete DPSIP evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial.  The applicant does not contest 
his extension; he contends the reason for the extension is 
invalid.  Reenlistments do not validate the reason for 
retainability; they assist in getting the retainability, if 
eligible.  The office of primary responsibility, AFPC/DPSIP, has 
validated the 11 month retainability requirement and recommended 
the requirement remain firm.

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 10 January 2014, for review and comment within 
30 days (Exhibit E).  As of this date, this office has received 
no response.

________________________________________________________________

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 submission in judging the merits of the case; 
however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the 
AFPC/DPSIP and adopt its rationale as the basis for our 
conclusion that the applicant’s 11-month extension is valid and 
find that he 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.

________________________________________________________________

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.

________________________________________________________________

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-03514 in Executive Session on 10 April 2014 under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 24 Jul 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIP, dated 9 Sep 13.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 1 Nov 13.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Jan 14.


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