RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00822
		INDEX CODE:  112.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be released from his three-month extension of service, and his original date of separation of 8 Sep 02 be reinstated.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

When he received orders for a permanent change of station (PCS) to Korea, he was miscounseled that he had to extend his enlistment.  In fact, due to his departure date from Edwards AFB on 6 Oct 00 for a one year assignment, he was not required to extend his current enlistment.  He is not due to enter the extension until Sep 02.  He reported to his current duty location at Hurlburt Field on 14 Oct 01.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provided copies of his extension document and his PCS orders.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Information extracted from the Personnel Data System (PDS) indicates that the applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of senior airman, having been promoted to that grade on 9 Sep 01.  His Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 9 Sep 98.

Available documentation indicates that the applicant enlisted on 9 Sep 98 for a period of four years.  On 18 Aug 00, the applicant requested an extension of his enlistment for three months, which
was approved on 31 Aug 00.  As a result, his date of separation (DOS) was changed from 8 Sep 02 to 8 Dec 02.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE recommended that the applicant’s three-month extension be replaced with a one-month extension, giving him a new DOS of 8 Oct 02.  AFPC/DPPAE indicated that according to the applicant’s Date Eligible for Return from Overseas (DEROS) of 25 Oct 01 and his expiration term of service (ETS) of 8 Sep 02, he should only have extended his enlistment for one month rather than 3 months in order to have enough retainability to return to the states.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPPAE 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 applicant on 31 May 02 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).

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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.  Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of AFPC/DPPAE and adopt their rationale as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of an error or an injustice.  Accordingly, we recommend that the applicant’s records be corrected to reflect that he extended his enlistment for a period of one month rather than three months.  While we note the applicant’s request that he be released from his three-month extension and that his original DOS be reinstated, it appears that because of his DEROS and ETS, he needed the month extension to have enough retainability to return from overseas to the states.  Therefore, we believe our above recommendation for correction of his records is proper and fitting relief.

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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 the extension of his 9 Sep 98 enlistment for a period of four years, executed on 18 Aug 00 and approved on 31 Aug 00, was for a period of one month, rather than three months.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 02-00822 in Executive Session on 2 Jul 02, 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 26 Feb 02, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 29 May 02.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 May 02.

                                   

AFBCMR 02-00822

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 , be corrected to show that the extension of his 9 Sep 98 enlistment for a period of four years, executed on 18 Aug 00 and approved on 31 Aug 00, was for a period of one month, rather than three months.