RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-03451
		INDEX CODE:  102.07

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The 14 months time in grade as an E-4 that he accrued in the Army be applied towards his date of rank (DOR) in the Air National Guard (ANG).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He held the rank of E-4 in the Army for 14 months.

In support of his appeal, the applicant submits a letter from his supervisor, DD Form 214, Certificate for Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other documents.

His complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant contracted his enlistment in the ANG on 2 February 2001.  He enlisted as an Airman First Class (A1C/E-3) with a date of rank of 2 February 2001 and 2 years and 10 months of prior service.  On 1 January 2002, he was promoted to Senior Airman (SRA/E-4) with a date of rank of 1 January 2002.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ ANG/DPFP recommends denial of the applicant’s request and his supervisor’s appeal for an exception to policy.  DPFP defers to Air National Guard Instruction (ANGI) 36-2002, Enlistment and Reenlistment in the Air National Guard.  Specifically, table 1.9, rule 4, requires that enlistees in the ANG from other services establish their DOR as their date of enlistment in the ANG.  The applicant did not qualify for a direct conversion to a minimum 3-level Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) which is the only exception to this policy.

ANG/DPFP’s evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Applicant’s response consisted only of a correction to DPFP’s evaluation.  The evaluation stated, incorrectly, that the applicant’s enlistment date in the ANG was 2 February 2002, while, in fact, it was 2 February 2001.  Applicant's response is at 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.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of 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 National Guard (ANG) office of primary responsibility that Air National Guard Instructions (ANGI’s) are clear on the establishment of DOR and subsequent requests for adjustments to such.  The applicant enlisted in the ANG from another branch of the armed services (Regular Army) establishing his DOR as the date of his enlistment in the ANG.  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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2002-03451 in Executive Session on 20 May 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 Oct 02, w/atchs. 
    Exhibit B.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPFP, dated 28 Jan 03, w/atch.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Feb 03
    Exhibit D.  Letter, Rebuttal, dated 5 Mar 03, w/atchs.