RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-01852
		INDEX NUMBER:  112.00

		COUNSEL:  None

		HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His date of rank (DOR) be changed to make him eligible to test for promotion to technical sergeant (TSgt) (E-6) in 2002 vice 2003.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Delays at the recruiter and Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) prevented him from enlisting as early as he had intended and caused him to receive a DOR as a staff sergeant (E-5) that makes him ineligible to test for promotion to TSgt in 2002.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant was a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard (ANG) and served an active duty tour from 25 Dec 97 to   4 Sep 00, completing his tour in the grade of TSgt.  Based on a conditional release from the ANG, the applicant initiated documentation on 5 Jul 00 to enlist in the Regular Air Force (RegAF).  He was medically cleared on 7 Aug 00 and enlisted in the RegAF on 5 Sep 00 in the grade of SSgt (E-5) with a DOR of 5 Sep 00.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Chief, Enlisted Accessions and Enlistment Bonuses evaluated this application in regards to the applicant’s DOR and recommends denial of his request to change it to make him eligible to test for promotion in 2002.

The applicant’s enlistment was processed in a timely manner and his DOR correctly established to equal his 5 Sep 00 enlistment date.  For a prior service applicant to begin enlistment processing on 5 Jul 00 and enter active duty by 1 Aug 00 is considered unrealistic.  The applicant has failed to adequately document enlistment processing delays that would warrant a     1 Aug 00 DOR.

The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

The Chief, Inquiries/AFBCMR Section evaluated this application in regards to the applicant’s request to test for promotion to TSgt in 2002 and also recommends denial of the applicant’s request.  The applicant would require a DOR of 1 Aug 00 or earlier to be eligible to test in 2002.

The complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days.  To date, a response has not been received.

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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; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices 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.  Therefore, 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 30 October 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 2 Jul 01, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPAEQ, dated 13 Sep 01.
    Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 17 Sep 01.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 28 Sep 01.