RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-00337
		INDEX CODE:  112.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE
                                           
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The seven-month extension on her current enlistment be canceled.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Due to the delay in receiving her In-place Base of Preference (IPBOP) assignment approval notification, she began her second extension of her current enlistment contract.  Had she received her IPBOP in a timely manner her extension would not of taken effect and thus she would not be held responsible for a 7-month SRB deduction. 

In support of her application, she provides documents associated with her enlistment extensions and her reenlistment request.  Her complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Information extracted from the Personnel Data System indicates the applicant’s Total Active Federal Military Service Date as 24 April 1996.  She is currently serving on active duty in the grade of senior airman with an effective date of rank of 24 April 1999.

On 12 December 2000, the applicant requested that her enlistment of 24 April 1996 for a period of 4 years be extended for a second time for a period of 7 months to qualify for an overseas temporary duty.  Her request was approved on 19 December 2000 and her date of separation was extended from 23 December 2000 to 23 July 2001. 

On 1 December 2000, the applicant’s IPBOP assignment approval was prepared.  On 28 December 2000, the applicant signed this notification acknowledging its receipt.  On 9 January 2001, the applicant requested and was approved for reenlistment for the IPBOP assignment.  On 17 January 2001, she reenlisted for a period of 4 years.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Chief, Skills Management Branch, AFPC/DPPAE, reviewed this application and recommends denial. DPPAE states that at the time the applicant reenlisted, she received an SRB (Zone A, Multiple 2) bonus.  DPPAE indicates that her reenlistment for 4 years did not cancel or invalidate her prior service obligation. Therefore, she is not entitled to an SRB payment for the 7-month extension period.  The delay in the assignment notification does not justify additional entitlements beyond those authorized by DoD policy.  SRB pay and entitlements are outlined in DoD 7000.14-R, Financial Management Regulation which states “Additional obligated service is defined as any active service commitment beyond an existing contractual service agreement.”   (See Exhibit C).  

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The applicant reviewed the advisory opinion and reasserted her original contentions.  She indicates that due to the untimely receipt of her IPBOP assignment approval, she was placed in a predicament to incur a seven-month extension in addition to reenlisting for a period of 4 years.   Applicant believes she should not be penalized for the delay of the system.  Applicant’s submission is at Exhibit E.

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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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the evidence presented, we are persuaded that corrective action is warranted.  We note that the office of primary responsibility (OPR) indicates that the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) delay in notifying the applicant of her assignment approval alone does not justify the applicant’s entitlement to an SRB payment for the 7-month period extension.  We do not agree.  In our view, it is reasonable to assume that the applicant entered her 7-month extension because she did not receive her assignment notification in a timely manner.  We also believe that the MPF had ample time from the date of the assignment approval to provide the applicant the assignment notification and the applicant would have reenlisted on her previously established date of separation instead of executing the 7-month extension.  In view of the above, and to remove the possibility of an injustice, we believe the applicant should be afforded relief.  Therefore, we recommend that the applicant’s record be corrected to the extent indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that:

    a.  The seven-month extension of her 24 April 1994 enlistment for a period of 4 years, approved on 19 December 2000, be declared void.

    b.  She was honorably discharged on 23 December 2000; rather than 16 January 2001 and she reenlisted in the Regular Air Force on 24 December 2000; rather than 17 January 2001 for a period of four (4) years, and on 24 December 2000, she was entitled to a Zone A, Multiple 2, Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB).

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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:

Vice Chair
Member
Member

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149 w/atchs, dated 30 January 2001.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 23 March 2001.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 20 April 2001.

                                  
                                  Vice Chair

AFBCMR 01-00337

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to, be corrected to show that:

	    a.  The seven-month extension of her 24 April 1994 enlistment for a period of four (4) years, approved on 19 December 2000, be, and hereby is, declared void.

	    b.  She was honorably discharged on 23 December 2000; rather than 16 January 2001 and she reenlisted in the Regular Air Force on 24 December 2000; rather than 17 January 2001 for a period of four (4) years, and on 24 December 2000, she was entitled to a Zone A, Multiple 2, Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB).

                                                                            
                                                                            Director
                                                                            Air Force Review Boards Agency