RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05607
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His 23 month extension initiated on 28 August 2012 be corrected to reflect a constructive reenlistment or entitlement to a selective reenlistment bonus (SRB).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was not informed or provided the option to reenlist instead of entering into an extension for his retraining. He was miscounseled when not told that he must reenlist before entering an extension, as well as, the 23 month extension was obligated service which would prevent him from reenlisting at a later time due to his high year tenure.
He was rushed into an extension due to multiple unsuccessful retraining options made by the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC). He was initially disqualified from Air Traffic Control due to his diagnosed medical condition of migraines. Each subsequent AFPC retraining option was made in error because he continued to be disqualified due to his medical condition. Without these errors and delays in finding him an acceptable Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) in which he qualified, he would have been able to be timely promoted, as well as, reenlist.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants military personnel records indicate he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 29 August 2006.
On 20 August 2008, an AF Form 2096, Classification/On-The-Job Training Action, was initiated to withdraw the applicant from Air Force Specialty Code, 1C131, Air Traffic Control Apprentice, effective 18 July 2007. Specifically, the applicant was unable to perform duties in Air Traffic Control due to a medical issue.
On 5 January 2011, according to AFPC/DPSOA, the applicant was approved for retraining as a 1N3X1, Cryptologic Language Analyst, and needed 23 months of retainability for approved retraining. In accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-2606, Reenlistment in the United States Air Force, the applicant was not eligible for reenlistment because he had not served 60 consecutive months of his 6 year enlistment, as such, he had to extend to obtain the required retainability.
On 28 March 2011, the applicant initiated an 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 current enlistment entered on 29 August 2006 for a period of six years be extended a period of 23 months for the purpose of qualifying for careers retraining. The applicant had 55 months of service in March 2011.
On 31 March 2011, the applicants commander recommended approval of his request and his date of separation of 28 August 2012 was extended to 28 July 2014.
On 28 Aug 14, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, with a narrative reason for separation of Reduction in Force, an RE code of 4D (Senior Airman or Sergeant with at least 9 years total air force military service but fewer than 16 years), and separation program designator (SPD) code of LCC (Early Release Reduction in authorized strength). He was credited with eight years total active service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. While the applicant contends he was not offered the option to reenlist in March 2011 for the purpose of retraining, he was not eligible to reenlist and therefore was not provided this as an option. In addition, the applicant requested an SRB; however, his contentions are based on actions prior to May 2013 and at that time he did not have a 3 skill level, which is required for entitlement to a SRB. Specifically, even if the applicant had been eligible to reenlist, he would have not been eligible for a SRB because he was disqualified from his original AFSC of 1C1X1 and did not have a 3 skill level in his retraining AFSC of 1N3X1 until he graduated technical school on 15 May 2013. Also, although he obtained a 3 skill level in May 2013, he was not eligible for reenlistment. In addition, the applicant contends he was miscounseled regarding the effects of his 23 month extension and its obligated service; however, he indicated on the AF Form 1411, I understand that once I enter this extension I cannot cancel it, but may be eligible to request separation or immediate reenlistment (will be considered as obligated service). My eligibility will be determined by the reenlistment policies in effect at the time I request reenlistment.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 8 September 2014 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
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 of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.
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-2013-05607 in Executive Session on 6 January 2015, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-05607 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 November 203, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 26 February 2014.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 September 2014.
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