RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBERS:  BC-2003-00623
		INDEX CODE 128.05
	 	COUNSEL:  None

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  Not Indicated

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) for his 17 Jan 03 reenlistment.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He has never received an SRB even though he has reenlisted two times, extended once, and served for nearly 10 years. He was given reason to believe he would really receive a bonus this time for the first time in his career. He feels he should be authorized an SRB. 

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the grade of staff sergeant (Date of Rank: 1 Sep 01). He is an aerospace medical service journeyman assigned to Andrews AFB, MD. His Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) is 4N051. When he reenlisted for a period of six years on 17 Jan 03, he had approximately nine years, four months and three days of total active federal military service. 

A “Zone B” SRB is a bonus for members having over six but less than 10 years of total active federal military service and whose AFSC has been authorized to receive a bonus.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPAE advises that in order to receive a Zone B SRB, one had to be authorized for the applicant’s AFSC. According to the 31 Oct 02 Supplemental SRB List, the applicant’s AFSC of 4N051 was not authorized an SRB. Since no SRB was authorized for Zone B of the applicant’s AFSC, denial is recommended.

A complete copy of the 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 7 Mar 03 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 error or injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that he should receive an SRB. The 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. According to the 31 Oct 02 Supplemental SRB List, the applicant’s AFSC was not authorized an SRB. We understand his disappointment, but to award him an SRB would be unfair to other members with the same AFSC. We therefore agree with the recommendations of the Air Force and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has not sustained his burden of having suffered either an error or an injustice. In view of the above and absent persuasive evidence to the contrary, 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 this application in Executive Session on 3 September 2003 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			Panel Chair
			Member
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The following documentary evidence relating to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-00623 was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 13 Feb 03, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, dated 4 Mar 03.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Mar 03.

                                   
                                   Panel Chair