RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: 02-00782
			INDEX CODE 112.07  128.05
			COUNSEL:  None

			HEARING DESIRED:  No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her reenlistment on 9 November 2001 be voided and a constructive reenlistment request of 20 January 2002 be granted to qualify for a higher Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

On 12 October 2001, she was deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.  Due to the short notice, her home station Military Personnel Flight (MPF) did not properly brief her about any upcoming changes to the SRB.  She reenlisted on 9 November 2001, and her previous date of separation was 3 February 2002.  In the past years (Oct/Nov), AFPC and AF/DP staff preannounces upcoming SRB reviews, prior to implementing the change.  In January 2002, her SRB increased from 2.5 to 4.0.  Her chain of command and MPF personnel informed her that there was no SRB message sent to the field, announcing that the SRB is under review.  Had she known of the upcoming review, she would have waited, and reenlisted prior to her previous 3 February 2002 date of separation.  She feels this was unjust since she qualified for the new bonus, prior to her previous DOS.

In support of his request, the applicant submitted a personal data sheet and statement.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of senior airman (E-4).

The applicant reenlisted on 9 November 2001 for six (6) years with a Zone A, multiple of 1.5 based on 6 years continued service.

The remaining 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:

AFPC/DPPAE recommended disapproval.  On 17 January 2002, HQ USAF released a new SRB list and announced that affected personnel should be briefed.  The window to get the SRB recomputed was if member reenlisted between 2 January 2002 and 16 January 2002.  The SRB review had not been announced therefore the military personnel flight (MPF) was not able to brief this member it was changing.

AFPC/DPPAE 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 7 June 2002 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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 an 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 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 Docket Number 02-00782 in Executive Session on 1 August 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 10 Feb 02, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 31 May 02.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Jun 02.