RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00638
				INDEX CODE:  107.00
	APPLICANT 	COUNSEL:  None

	SSN		HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect that he served over four years  of active enlisted service, thus making him eligible for 0-1E pay.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He has only been give credit for 2 years, 10 months, 19 days of service.  He served his country for 10 years.  He feels this is an injustice.  He is requesting service credit for 1 year, 2 months of enlisted service.

Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

EXAMINER'S NOTE:  The applicant's  TAFSMD  was  recalculated to 25 Aug 97 based on a correction in his ADT points from 37 days to 75 days.

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.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAO states in accordance with DoD Financial Management Regulation, a service member can receive 0-1E pay if the service member has served on active duty or active duty for training for at least 4 years.  The applicant has not met the requirements for 
the 0-1E pay.  Based on the information provided, DPPAO recommends denying the applicant's request.

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The applicant reviewed the Air Force Evaluation and states his service record does not reflect his date of initial entry into uniformed service.  Also, his participation in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) should count toward his time and service.  He requests his records be reviewed and he be credited for 7 months, 9 days of service (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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  The applicant does not meet the criteria to receive O1-E pay in accordance with DoD Financial Management Regulation, 7000.14R.  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 Docket Number 02-00638 in Executive Session on 22 May 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				Panel Chair
				Member
				Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 28 Dec 01, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Microfiche.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAO, dated 12 Mar 02.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Mar 02.
	Exhibit E.	Applicant's Response.