ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-01976
		INDEX CODE:  110.00
		COUNSEL:  NO

		HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

In the applicant's appeal for reconsideration, he requests reinstatement to the grade of E-6.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served on active duty from 9 January 1986 to 6 January 1994 and was honorably discharged in the grade of staff sergeant (SSgt) after serving 7 years, 11 months and 27 days of service.

On 2 October 2000, the applicant was honorably discharged from the Air Force Reserve in the grade of technical sergeant (TSgt).  On 3 October 2000, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) in the grade of E-5 (SSgt).

The applicant previously submitted a request to have his grade reinstated to E-6, with a date of rank (DOR) of 1 March 2000 and back pay from 3 October 2000.  On 25 March 2003, the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) considered and denied the applicant’s request.  For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant's request, and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings, with attachments, at Exhibit I.

On 16 January 2004, the applicant submitted a letter requesting reconsideration of reinstatement of his lost time in grade (Exhibit J).

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After careful consideration of the applicant’s reconsideration request and the documentation he submitted, we are not persuaded to override the Board's original decision.  The statements from two individuals who attest to alleged unfair practices within the Recruiting Service is duly noted; however, these statements in 
our opinion do not provide persuasive evidence to substantiate the applicant’s contentions regarding what he was told during the enlistment process.  While we can understand his disappointment in not being able to test earlier with credit for his prior service, the fact remains the applicant signed and initialed the AF Form 3006 (Enlistment Agreement - Prior Service).  The Enlistment Agreement stated the rank the applicant would enlist as, and that he had no claim to a higher grade and that his promotions would be based on the regulations in effect at the time of enlistment and that no provisions were available to accelerate promotions due to prior service or number of years.  The Enlistment Agreement further stated his DOR would be the date of his enlistment in the RegAF.  The applicant has been afforded all opportunities that a returning airman in his situation is entitled to under the relevant Air Force Instructions.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary we find no compelling basis to warrant favorable consideration of 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2002-01976 in Executive Session on 19 April 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit I.	Record of Proceedings, 26 Jun 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit J.	Applicant’s Reconsideration Request, dated 16 Jan 04, w/atchs.

								Panel Chair