RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-03679
		INDEX CODE:  128.05

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS:

A backdated reenlistment, effective 13 Aug 02, in order to receive a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was miscounseled regarding her option to reenlist rather than extend.

In support of her request, the applicant submits copies of her enlistment and extension of enlistment documents.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant contracted her initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 28 Mar 94.  She has been progressively promoted to the grade of staff sergeant (E-5), with an effective date and date of rank of 1 Dec 00.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPAE recommends the application be denied.  DPPAE indicates that the applicant reenlisted 21 Jul 97 for 4 years.  She then extended this reenlistment on 21 Jun 00 for 9 months; 9 Apr 02 for 25 months; and, 11 Jul 02 for 35 months.  In accordance with the governing Air Force instruction, retrainees into Air Traffic Control cannot reenlist for an SRB entitlement until award of SEI 056, 058 or 364 to their AFSC.  Members are awarded these SEIs upon award of their 5-skill [Journeyman] level.  DPPAE states that the applicant was not eligible to reenlist and receive an SRB.  The HQ AFPC/DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit C.

Through further research with HQ AFPC/DPPAE, they indicated that the applicant was in a 3-skill [Apprentice] level at the time of her extension.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 12 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 her burden that she has suffered either an error or an injustice.  We note that, since the applicant was not in a required 5-skill level at the time she executed her extension, she was ineligible to reenlist and receive a Selective Reenlistment Bonus.  In view of the above and absent 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 this application in Executive Session on 13 Mar 03, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number 02-03679.

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 Nov 02, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, dated 4 Dec 02.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 Dec 02.