RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-03463
		INDEX CODE:  128.05

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment date be changed from 17 Dec 01 to 17 Jan 02.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was not due to reenlist until 16 Feb 02; however, he reenlisted on 17 Dec 01 while deployed to Diego Garcia.  The following month the Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) list was released and activated the week of 17 Jan 02.

In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his AF Form 901, Reenlistment Eligibility Annex to DD Form 4.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 17 Aug 92.  He has been progressively promoted to the grade of staff sergeant (E-5), with an effective date and date of rank of 1 Dec 99.  The applicant is assigned to the supply career field, with a Control Air Force Specialty Code (CAFSC) of 2S051.  His most recent reenlistment was on 17 Dec 01 for a period of 4 years.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPAE recommends the application be denied.  DPPAE stated that, on 17 Jan 02, HQ USAF released a new Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) list.  The window to get the SRB recomputed was if the member reenlisted between 2 Jan 02 and 16 Jan 02.  The SRB review had not been announced as of the date the applicant reenlisted (17 Dec 01); therefore, the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) was not able to brief the applicant it had changed.  The HQ 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 6 December 2002 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.  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 Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden that he has suffered either an error or an injustice.  In view of the above and absent evidence by the applicant which would lead us to believe he was provided inaccurate or misleading information at the time he executed his reenlistment, 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 this application in Executive Session on 30 January 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	            Panel Chair
	            Member
	            Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number 02-03463.

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 16 Oct 02, w/atch.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, dated 25 Nov 02.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Dec 02.