RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00562
		INDEX CODE 112.07  128.05
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment be changed from 3 December 2001 so that he may qualify for a higher selective reenlistment bonus (SRB).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He reenlisted on 3 December 2001 with an SRB multiplier of 2.0 and on 1 January 2002, it was raised to 3.5.  He was still eligible to reenlist at the time of the change as his original date to reenlist was 11 February 2002.

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPAE reviewed this application and recommended denial.  The applicant reenlisted on 3 December 2001 for six (6) years.

On 17 January 2002, HQ USAF released a new SRB list that changed the SRB entitlement for the applicant’s Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) from a multiple of 2.0 to 3.5.  The window to get the SRB recomputed was if a member reenlisted between 2 January 2002 and 16 January 2002.  The SRB was not announced during the timeframe the applicant reenlisted, so the MPF could not have briefed him that an SRB review was taking place.

A complete copy of the 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 April 2002 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (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.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's 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 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 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 11 June 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 12 Feb 02.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, dated 10 Apr 02.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Apr 02, w/atchs.