RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-02941
INDEX CODE:  128.05 
	
	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX			COUNSEL: NONE

	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX				HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

She be paid the Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) for career field 5J0X1 effective 12 June 2001.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

According to her Enlistment/Reenlistment contract and career field, she is entitled to an SRB.  She enlisted in the Air Force Paralegal career field, 5J0X1, in June 2001 and was made aware of the fact that she was entitled to a bonus since she reentered the Paralegal career field.  

In support of her application, she provided copies of her enlistment/reenlistment contract, assignment orders, statement of service, and e-mail messages concerning SRB Listing.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 24 February 1988, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force at the age of 20 in the grade of airman basic for a period of six years.  She was progressively promoted to the rank of staff sergeant (E-5) effective and with a date of rank of 1 April 1995.  She served as a Fuels Journeyman, Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 2F051, for five years and 8 months and then as a Paralegal Apprentice, AFSC 5J031, for 2 years.  On 23 January 1996, the applicant was honorably discharged to enlist in the Air National Guard.  On 31 July 1998, she was honorably discharged from the Air National Guard for expiration of her term of service.  On 12 June 2001, the applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force in the grade of staff sergeant (E-5) for a period of four years.  Due to her break in service, her date of rank was adjusted to 12 June 2001.  The applicant is currently still on active duty with a Total Active Federal Military Service Date of 12 February 1993.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE recommends the applicant’s request be disapproved.  DPPAE states that at the time the applicant reenlisted, there was not a program in place that allowed her to receive an SRB.  AFI 36-2606 paragraph 2.5.3 states that prior service personnel may receive an SRB if they reenlist within three months after discharge or release from active duty.  However, in order for this to happen, there must be a program in place that allows for the bonus.  There has not been a program in place since 1990 that allows prior service members to reenlist and receive a bonus.  The AFPC/DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force Evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 9 Aug 02, 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 an error or injustice.  Evidence has not been provided showing that the applicant should have received an SRB based on her 12 June 2001 prior service enlistment.  According to the Air Force office of primary responsibility, there was no SRB program in place that allowed her to receive an SRB when she enlisted.  In the absence of evidence to the contrary, 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.  Accordingly, the applicant’s request is not favorably considered.  

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 20 November 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence for AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-02941 was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Forms 149, dated 26 Aug 03.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 1 Oct 03.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Oct 03.