RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC 2003-01701
		INDEX CODE:  112.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The AF Form 3008, Guaranteed Aptitude Area Enlistment Agreement, be amended to reflect she elected College Loan Repayment Program (CLRP).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Applicant states that the recruiter informed her of the GI Bill, but she told him that she was more interested in the CLRP.  He told her to send a letter to her lender about her status with the Air Force and to have it in debt status.  However, she was unable to do so because her load was too young and the lender told her they can put it in forbearance status.  The lender told her to get some form from the Air Force, but the recruiter did not know which form it was.

She also states that when she went to basic training, she was told she could have both.  She went to the Education Officer to get the program started and was told that she was not eligible for CLPR because it was not on her contract.

In support of her appeal, applicant has provided copies of her enlistment documents, copy of AF Form 3008 and a statement from S----- Servicing concerning her loan balance.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 19 August 2002, applicant enlisted in the Air Force Reserve in the Delayed Entry/Enlistment Program (DEP) for period of 8 years.

On 4 March 2003, she requested to be discharged from the DEP and enlist in the Regular Air Force.  On 4 March 2003, she enlisted in the Regular Air Force for a period of 4 years.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Chief, Enlisted Programs Branch, AFRS/RSO, reviewed this application and recommended denial.  They state that a review of her Form 3008 clearly indicates receipt of a briefing on the CLRP and her decision to waive participation.  Consequently, RSO does not believe she intended to elect this enlistment incentive.  

AFRS/RSO complete 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 11 June 2003, for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  In this respect, it appears that the applicant made it clear to her recruiter that it was her desire to participate in the CLRP program.  Further, evidence provided indicates that she took the appropriate steps and obtained the necessary documents from her lender as required.  It appears that the applicant was counseled by her recruiter and during basic military training during a period of time when incomplete and sometimes contradictory guidance on the CLRP program existed.  We believe that the applicant made every reasonable attempt to enroll in the CLRP program, but she was erroneously led to sign a declination while executing her enlistment contract options.  Accordingly, it is our opinion that favorable consideration of her request is warranted and therefore, we recommend that her records be corrected as indicated below.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that at the time of her enlistment on 4 March 2003, she elected to participate in the College Loan Repayment Program (CLRP), rather than the Montgomery G.I. Bill (MGIB).

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-01701 in Executive Session on 29 Jul 03, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 12 May 03.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFRS/RSO, dated 9 Jun 03.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jun 03.

								Panel Chair

AFBCMR BC-2003-01701

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that at the time of her enlistment on 4 March 2003, she elected to participate in the College Loan Repayment Program (CLRP), rather than the Montgomery G.I. Bill (MGIB).

                                                                            Director
                                                                            Air Force Review Boards Agency