RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03623
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be provided another opportunity to elect the Career Status
Bonus (CSB) option.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
On 17 Jun 13, he chose not to take the CSB, signed the letter, and
returned it to the Military Personnel Section (MPS). On 16 Jul
14, after reconsidering the CSB option, he changed his mind,
completed the DD Form 2839, CSB Election, because he heard he
could still apply as long as he had not entered his 16th year of
service. He was not aware he should have made his decision
sooner.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his DD
Form 2839, a memorandum and email communique.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 10 Nov 98, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.
According to a Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) Fact
Sheet, members who entered the service after 31 Jul 86 are given a
choice of two retirement plans when they reach their 15th year of
active service: 1) High-3 Year Average and 2) Career Status
Bonus/REDUX. Military members who elect CSB/REDUX are eligible to
receive a $30,000 bonus when they reach their 15th year of active
service, but will also have their retired pay calculated at a
reduced rate.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial. There was no error within the
process, the applicant failed to submit his DD Form 2839 within
the proper timeline, as established on the CSB Notification
Memorandum, which states I have considered my option for CSB and
if I accept CSB I will provide a DD Form 2839 within 30 days of my
15 year mark.
His Total Active Federal Military Service Date is 10 Nov 98. On
11 Jun 13, he was notified of his CSB eligibility by the MPS. On
17 Jun 13, he signed his notification memorandum and the MPS
updated the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) and forwarded
his CSB notification memorandum to the Automated Records
Management System (ARMS) to be filed in his records.
The applicant had 6 months from the date of notification to make
his CSB election and did not submit the DD Form 2839 until 16 Jul
14; 7 months beyond his 15 years of service and 13 months after
the notification date.
The complete DPSOR 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 10 Feb 15, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C).
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. 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
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-2014-03623 in Executive Session on 12 May 15, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Sep 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 7 Nov 14
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Feb 15.
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