RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00512
		INDEX NUMBER: 128.05

	XXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  None

	XXX-XX-XXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The AF Form 1411, “Extension or Cancellation of Extensions of Enlistment in the Regular Air Force, he signed on 1 Nov 01 be voided.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was miscounseled by the NCO at the Military Personnel Flight and was not made aware that he was eligible for a Zone C Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) if he reenlisted instead of extending his enlistment.  As a result, he has lost a substantial sum of money.

In support of his assertion, the applicant has provided statements of support from his rating chain.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is presently serving on active duty in the grade of technical sergeant (TSgt).  His Total Active Federal military service Date (TAFMSD) is 8 Dec 89.  His last eight Enlisted Performance Reports reflect overall ratings of “5.”
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE recommends denial of the applicant’s request.  On the AF Form 1411, section VIII, applicant initialed stating that he has considered the advantages of reenlisting instead of executing the extension.  He also initialed section IX where it states that member understands that he can reenlist rather than extend.  He also initialed that he understood and was informed that he was eligible for a Zone C, Multiple 5.0 SRB.

The complete evaluation is at 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 on 26 Apr 02 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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  The Board was persuaded by the support the applicant received from his rating chain that the applicant did not fully understand the impact his decision to extend his enlistment rather than reenlist would have on his entitlement to a SRB.  The applicant has indicated that had he been aware of his entitlement to a Zone C SRB, he would have reenlisted instead of extending.  Therefore, we recommend that the applicant’s record be corrected as 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 extension of his 9 September 1998 enlistment for a period of eight months, executed on 1 November 2001, be voided.

	  b.  He was honorably discharged on 31 October 2001 and reenlisted in the Regular Air Force on 1 November 2001 for a period of six (6) years, with entitlement to a Zone C, Multiple 5.0, Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB).

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 02-00512 in Executive Session on 5 June 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

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

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 4 Feb 02, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 10 Apr 02.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 26 Apr 02.

AFBCMR 02-00512

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 XXXXXXXX, XXX-XX-XXXX, be corrected to show that:

		a.  The eight-month extension of his 9 September 1998 enlistment, executed on 
1 November 2001, be, and hereby is, declared void.

		b.  He was honorably discharged on 31 October 2001 and reenlisted in the Regular Air Force on 1 November 2001 for a period of six (6) years, with entitlement to a Zone C, Multiple 5.0, Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB).