RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  03-01297
		INDEX CODE:  112.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) be recomputed to include his 14 months of obligated service.  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His SRB was not paid in full.  He extended his enlistment by 18 months on 13 February 2002, in order to qualify for retraining.  He reenlisted 8 November 2002, for 4 years and 14 months.  AF Form 901, Reenlistment Eligibility Annex to DD Form 4, was calculated using only 4 years of that reenlistment and not 4 years and 14 months.  In accordance with AFI 36-2606, paragraph 2.14.1, he should also have his 14 months of obligated service calculated into his SRB.   

In support of his application, he provides a personal statement, a supportive statement by his detachment chief, and documents associated with his enlistment extension.  His complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Information extracted from the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) indicates the applicant’s Total Active Federal Military Service Date as 1 June 1994.  He is currently serving on active duty in the grade of staff sergeant, with an effective date of rank of 1 March 2000.

On 24 March 1994, the applicant enlisted in the Air Force for a period of four years.  On 1 October 1997, he reenlisted for a period of four years.  On 13 February 2002, applicant requested that his enlistment of 1 October 1997 for a period of 4 years be extended for a period of 18 months to qualify for retraining.  His request was approved on 2 March 2002 and his date of separation (DOS) was extended from 31 July 2002 to 31 January 2004.  On 8 November 2002, he reenlisted in the Air Force for a period of 4 years and 14 months.  AF Form 901, Reenlistment Eligibility Annex to DD Form 4, indicates that at the time of his enlistment of 8 November 2002, his Selective Reenlistment Bonus was paid in Zone B, with a Multiple 6.5 based on 4 years and 0 months.  This form was signed by the applicant on 6 November 2002.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE recommends the application be denied.   DPPAE states that the applicant reenlisted in October 1997 making him a second term airman.  First-term airmen are the only airmen authorized to retrain under the CAREERS retraining program.  When the applicant retrained, he was not a first term airman and was therefore not eligible for the waivers first term airmen receive.  The AFPC/DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 9 May 2003 for review and response.  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 presented, it appears that in accordance with governing directives, appropriate action was taken in executing the applicant’s Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) payment.  Additionally, this same directive stipulates that second-term airmen (applicant’s status) are not afforded the opportunity to waive their obligated service as allowed by first-term airman.  Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 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 probable 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 9 July 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 April 2003.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 
     Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 1 May 2003.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 May 2003.