RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:		DOCKET NUMBER:  01-00287
			INDEX CODE:  112.05
			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her 10 December 1998 10-month extension to her enlistment be cancelled and, she receive a Zone A Multiple 3.5, Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) payment for five years and three months as stated on her AF Form 901, Reenlistment Eligibility Annex to DD Form 4 dated 13 August 1999.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

In December 1998 she signed a 10-month extension (effective date, 14 May 00) in order to accept an assignment in Korea.  While in Korea, she cancelled her follow-on assignment and, in turn, cancelled her extension because it was no longer needed.  In August 1999, she reenlisted for six years to maximize the amount of her entitled SRB.  She reenlisted with the understanding that she would be awarded a reenlistment bonus for 5 years and 3 months of service with a multiplier of 3.5.

In support of her submission, the applicant submits a personal statement with a first indorsement from her commander supporting her position and a copy of DD Form 4/1 Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States (Exhibit A).
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant contracted her initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 15 May 1996 for a period of 4 years.  She is currently serving on active duty in the grade of staff sergeant (E-5), having been promoted to that grade on 1 April 2001.  According to the Air Force office of primary responsibility, on 10 December 1998, she extended her initial enlistment for a period of 10 months in order to qualify for a Continental United States (CONUS) assignment, thereby establishing a date of separation of 14 March 2001.  On 13 August 1999, she reenlisted for a period of 6 years.  Her enlistment documents indicated, among other things, that she would be paid a zone A, multiple 3.5 SRB based on 5 years 3 months of continued service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Skills Management Branch, AFPC/DPPAE, states that on 10 Dec 98, the applicant extended her enlistment for 10 months to qualify for a CONUS assignment.  On 13 Aug 99 the applicant reenlisted for six years and received a Zone A Multiple 3.5 SRB for four years and four months.  A review of the applicant's file indicates the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) erroneously indicated on her AF Form 901, Reenlistment Eligibility Annex to DD Form 4, that she was entitled to an SRB Zone A Multiple 3.5 for five years and three months.  When the applicant reenlisted, she received SRB payments for four years and four months based on obligated service due to her 10-month extension.  While the applicant contends she requested cancellation of the extension, there is no evidence to substantiate this claim.  Although it is evident the MPF prepared an erroneous document, the error noted does not justify additional entitlements beyond those authorized by law and DOD policy.  Therefore, DPPAE recommends the applicant’s request be denied (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 for review and response.  As of this date, this office has received no response (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 probable error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case to include the fact that the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) erroneously indicated on her AF Form 901, reenlistment Eligibility Annex to DD Form 4, that she was entitled to an SRB Zone A Multiple 3.5 for five years and three months versus four years and four months.  There was no evidence in the file that substantiates her contention that she requested cancellation of her 10-month extension while assigned in Korea.  Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of probable 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.

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 7 June 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

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The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 23 Jan 01.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 15 Mar 01.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 20 Apr 01.

                                   
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