RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01885
		INDEX CODE:  112.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The extension of his 1 May 1998 enlistment for 26 months be cancelled.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His extension was for the purpose of retraining and a continental United States (CONUS) permanent change of station (PCS) that was cancelled.  The extension was not cancelled per his request.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provided a copy of AF Form 1411, dated 4 April 2002.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 2 April 1987 in the grade of airman basic for a period of 6 years.  He continued to reenlist and contracted his last on 1 May 1998 in the grade of staff sergeant for a period of six years and is currently serving in the grade of technical sergeant.

On 2 April 2002, the applicant extended his 1 May 1998 enlistment for 26 months to qualify for an assignment.

Based on the 26-month extension, the applicant’s date of separation is 30 April 2004.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE recommended denial.  They indicated that on AF Form 1411, section VIII, the applicant 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 initialed this block.  He should have requested clarification on the items he didn’t understand before initialing them.

The evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 11 June 2003, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response 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.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  On 2 April 2002, the applicant extended his 1 May 1998 enlistment for 26 months to qualify for an assignment; however, the assignment was cancelled.  We note that the applicant signed an AF Form 1411, and initialed in section VIII, indicating that he understood if the original reason for which he extended was cancelled, he could request cancellation of the extension provided he has not entered it.  The form further indicated that if he was eligible and wanted to cancel the extension, he must request cancellation within 30 calendar days of the date he was notified of the original reason for which he extended no longer existed.  We find no evidence that the applicant cancelled the extension within the 30-day calendar suspense, nor that he did not understand the terms of his extension.  Therefore, in the absence of 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 an 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-01885 in Executive Session on 30 July 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 May 2003, w/atch.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 10 June 2003.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 June 2003.