RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-03913
							INDEX CODE:  100.03
  XXXXXXXXXXXXX				COUNSEL:  NONE

  XXXXXXXXXXXX					HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His 20 November 2001 extension be changed from 18 months to 27 months.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

When he was required to extend his current enlistment for 18 months to meet the service obligation for an in-place overseas tour, he requested to extend to his high year of tenure date (HYTD) of 8 April 2007.  His servicing Military Personnel Flight (MPF) misinformed him that he could only extend 18 months to satisfy his service obligation.  He was told later that he was eligible to extend to his HYTD. 

In support of his application, the applicant submits a copy of his AF Form 1411, Extension or Cancellation of Extensions of Enlistment in the Regular Air Force/Air Force Reserve.  

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The Military Personnel Database (MilPDS) indicates the applicant has a Total Active Federal Military Service Date of 8 April 1983.  He has continually served on active duty and has been progressively promoted to the grade of master sergeant (E-7), effective and with a date of rank of 1 July 1997.  The MilPDS reflects the applicant has been awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal with one device, the Air Force Commendation Medal with one device, and the Meritorious Service Medal with one device.  

On 20 November 2001, the applicant extended his 5 February 1999 enlistment for 18 months in order to complete his overseas tour.  The extension changed his date of separation (DOS) from 4 February 2005 to 4 August 2006.  The applicant’s HYT as a Master Sergeant, at the time of his extension, was 8 April 2007 (24 years).  

AFPC/DPP message 271610Z December 2002, subject:  Restructuring High Year Tenure (HYT) for Senior Airman (SrA), Technical Sergeant (TSgt), Master Sergeant (MSgt), and Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt), changed the HYT for master sergeants to 26 years.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE recommends denial.  According to AFI 26-2606, Table 4.1, rule 3, in order for a member to extend to their HYT, they must be within 24 months of their HYT.  The applicant was not eligible to extend to his HYT date because it was 27 months away from his previous DOS.  The MPF extended the applicant for 18 months, the minimum amount of time required for his overseas assignment as directed by AFI 36-2606, paragraph 4.2.1. 

In accordance with AFPC/DPP message 271610Z December 2002, subject:  Restructuring High Year Tenure (HYT) for Senior Airman (SrA), Technical Sergeant (TSgt), Master Sergeant (MSgt), and Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt), the applicant’s HYT has been changed and is now April 2009.  The applicant now has the choice of extending to his new HYT date once he is within 24 months of separation, extending to his requested retirement date once he is within 12 months of retiring, or if the member would like to stay until his new HYT date, he may be eligible to reenlist.

The AFPC/DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 24 January 2003, copies of the Air Force evaluation were forwarded to the applicant for review and comment.  As of this date, this office has received no response (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 probable error or injustice.  Evidence has not been presented to show that the applicant was miscounseled, or that he was treated differently than other similarly situated enlisted members.  The applicant’s enlistment was extended for the minimum amount of time required for completion of his overseas assignment in accordance with the Air Force Instruction 36-2606.  We note the comments by the Air Force office of primary responsibility that there are options available to the applicant by which he may be able to obtain retainability to serve until his authorized HYTD.  In view of the foregoing and in the absence of evidence by the applicant showing the actions taken by Air Force authorities at the time he executed the extension which is the subject of this appeal were erroneous or unjust, we find no basis on which to favorably consider his request to change his current extension.

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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 16 April 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2002-03913:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 27 Nov 02, with attachments.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 14 Jan 03.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jan 03.