RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-00163

	 	COUNSEL:  NONE

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His original date of separation (DOS) of 4 May 2003 be reinstated.

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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

While stationed in Andersen AB, Guam, he had a follow-on assignment to Kadena AB, Japan and was directed to sign a two-month extension in order to obtain the required retainability for the assignment.  However, he extended his 15-month tour at Andersen AB, Guam to a 27-month unaccompanied tour.  Therefore, the original reason for the extension was cancelled.  Although he understands the 30-day clause, he was not provided the opportunity to extend his tour at Andersen AB until well after 30 days.

In support of the appeal, the applicant submits a copy of his 12 May 2000 extension contract.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of senior airman.

He enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 5 May 1999 for a period of four years, establishing a DOS of 4 May 2003.

On 12 May 2000, he extended his 5 May 1999 enlistment for a period of 2 months for the purpose of obtaining retainability for a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) assignment, establishing a DOS of 4 July 2003.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that when the applicant completed the extension agreement he initialed the block that states, “I understand if the original reason for which I extended is cancelled, I may request cancellation of this extension provided I have not entered it.  If I am eligible and want to cancel this extension, I must request cancellation within THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS of the date I am notified the original reason for which I extended no longer exists.  Failure to cancel the extension within the 30-calendar day limit will be considered a willingness on my part to serve out the extension.”  The applicant’s 30 days to cancel the extension began the day his assignment to Kadena AB was canceled; therefore, he should have had enough time to cancel the extension within the time limit.

The AFPC/DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 31 January 2003 for review and response within 30 days.  However, 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 error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that relief should be granted.  Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, we do not find these assertions, in and by themselves, sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Air Force.  The office of primary responsibility has adequately addressed applicant’s contentions and we agree with their opinion 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.  Hence, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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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 Docket Number BC-2003-00163 in Executive Session on 8 May 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 13 Jan 03, w/atch.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 27 Jan 03.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Jan 03.