RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-03484
		INDEX CODE:  128.05

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be paid a reenlistment bonus in a tax-free location (Incirlik, Turkey).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He discovered that a co-worker, who reenlisted in the same month and year, had received a reenlistment bonus.  Applicant asserts that the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) failed to provide adequate counseling regarding an authorized Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB).

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant reenlisted on 12 January 1998 for four (4) years.  The SRB listing in effect at the time of his reenlistment did not include his specialty code.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE recommends denial.  The applicant’s AFSC was not on the governing SRB list of 21 November 1997, at the time of reenlistment.  

AFPC/DPPAE’s 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 22 November 2002, for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has not received a 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's 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 their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  The applicant’s Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) was not on the governing Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) list at the time of reenlistment.  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-2002-03484 in Executive Session on 23 April 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. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, dated 13 Nov 02.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Nov 02.