RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02616

			COUNSEL:  None

			HEARING DESIRED:  No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment on 8 February 2002 be voided and a constructive reenlistment of 15 May 2002 be granted to qualify for a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He did not know when his AFSC was going to be converted to an AFSC entitled to an SRB.  His previous Date of Separation (DOS) was 5 Sep 02.  He reenlisted 8 Feb 02 for 6 years.  At the time of his decision to reenlist, he was unaware that the conversion of AFSCs (from 3S0X2 to 3S0X1) was going to be effective 30 Apr 02.  He knew the conversion was going to occur, but he was unaware of an exact date; however, he had been led to believe by the 3S0X2 functional managers that it would not occur for approximately a year or more.  Not wanting to wait that long, he reenlisted.  Had he known of the exact date, he would have waited until after 30 Apr 02 to reenlist.  He initially entered the Air Force as a Personnel Specialist (3S0X1) and retrained into the Personnel Systems Management (3S0X2) in Nov 98.  He does not intend to change career fields.  The career field has since been converted back to the personnel career field, which is entitled to a Selective Reenlistment Bonus.  He would just like the opportunity to receive the rewards other personnelists are receiving that reenlist into the personnel career field.  He has been in 8 1/2 years, and this is the first opportunity he has had to receive a bonus.  

In support of his request, the applicant submitted AF Form 901, Reenlistment Eligibility Annex to DD Form 4, and the DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document and a letter of support from his Military Personnel Flight reenlistment counselor.

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 8 February 2002 for six (6) years.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE recommended the applicant's request be denied.  In June 2001, there was a UT&W PSM conference that discussed the pending conversion.  During this UT&W conference, it was clearly stated that all actions members took prior to 30 April 2002 would be in the PSM (3S0X2) career field.  The SRB conversion had been announced and members should have been aware of the stipulations of the UT&W conference.  The member's previous DOS was not until September 2002 and therefore should have postponed his reenlistment.

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 30 August 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.	Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting corrective action.  It appears that the applicant was miscounseled by Military Personnel Flight (MPF) representative concerning the circumstances involving his career field merger from 3S0X2 to 3S0X1 when he executed his reenlistment contract on 8 February 2002.  After reviewing the evidence of record, we believe that the applicant should be afforded the opportunity to reenlist in the 3S0X1 career field and receive the Selective Reenlistment Bonus.  Based on the above and in an effort to provide the applicant full and fair relief, we recommend his records be corrected to the extent indicated below.

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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 he was honorably discharged on 14 May 2002, rather than 7 January 2002 and reenlisted in the Regular Air Force on     15 May 2002, rather than 8 February 2002 for a period of six (6) years, with entitled to a Zone B, Multiple 1, Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB).

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 02-02616 in Executive Session on 16 October 2002, 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 8 Aug 02, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 22 Aug 02
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 May 02.