RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-00094
		
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The 13-month extension of her enlistment contract be voided so that she may separate.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Her reenlistment contract is incorrect.  She was told that if she reenlisted for a 6-year term, that it would cancel out her extension.  That information was incorrect, the extension was an obligated service commitment.  This makes her contract incorrect.  She does not wish to accomplish a new contract.  She wishes to separate. 

In support of her request applicant provided a copy of her AF Force Form 901, Reenlistment Eligibility Annex, DD Form 4/1, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States, and AF Form 1411, Extension or Cancellation of Extension of Enlistment in the Regular Air Force/Air Force Reserve. 

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of senior airman.  On 14 July 2000, the applicant extended her 17 March 1997 enlistment for 13 months to qualify for an assignment.  On 11 July 2001, the member reenlisted for 6 years.  

On 26 August 2002, the commander imposed nonjudicial punishment on the applicant because of divers occasions, from on or about   2 January 2002 to on or about 25 April 2002, she was derelict in the performance of those duties in that she willfully failed to discharge her duties as Unit Leave Monitor by altering her leave forms and the leave forms of other members in the squadron.  The commander imposed punishment consisting of reduction to the grade of airman first class, suspended until 28 February 2003, after which time it will be remitted without further action, unless sooner vacated, a forfeiture of $150 of her pay.  Reprimand.  The applicant indicated that she would appeal and submit additional matters.  On 9 September 2002, the commander denied her appeal.  The Article 15 was found legally sufficient on 3 October 2002.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE recommends denial and states that member signed a valid reenlistment form and entered a valid reenlistment under the policy that was in effect at the time.  The Full Enlistment Program went into effect in June 2001 and policy did not allow for grandfathering of anyone affected by the changes in this program.  This program stated that all airmen will serve their current obligated service and any additional enlistment would be added to this obligated service.  At the time, the member reenlisted (11 July 2001), airmen were allowed to reenlist for 6 years and the obligated service would be incorporated into their existing enlistment.  As member did not receive a Selective Reenlistment Bonus for this reenlistment, she was not penalized monetarily under this program.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 14 February 2003 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no 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 timely filed.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that her 13-month extension should be canceled.  Applicant contends that she was miscounseled concerning cancellation of her 13-month extension when she reenlisted 11 July 2001.  However, she has failed to provide sufficient documentation to support her allegation.  It appears that applicant, based on her allegation of miscounseling, wants her ll July 2001 reenlistment voided so that she can separate.  As stated above, we find no evidence showing that she has been the victim of either an error or an injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon which to recommend favorable action on this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of a 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 Docket Number BC-2003-00094 in Executive Session on 6 May 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 20 Dec 02, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 3 Jan 03.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Feb 03.