RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-00202
		INDEX CODE:  112.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His total years of service be changed to reflect that he has less than 14 years of service.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

During the time between his first Expiration of Term of Service (ETS) and his second enlistment he did not drill with the Guard or get paid.  That time period does not count as good time but keeps him from receiving an enlistment bonus.  To count those years as years in the service is an injustice because he still has to serve 20 good years towards retirement.  

In support of his request, applicant provided copies of his DD Form 214, and DD form 1966.  His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Data extracted from the documentation provided by the applicant reflects that he enlisted in the United Stated Army on 8 Mar 76 and was released from active duty on 7 Mar 79.  He reenlisted in the Army on 4 Aug 80 and was discharged on 3 Aug 83.  He served tours in the Army Guard from 25 Jul 97 through 24 Jul 98 and from 5 Jan 01 through 21 Nov 02. He served in the Army Reserves from 27 Mar 03 through 15 Oct 03.  He enlisted in the Air Force reserves on 16 Oct 03.  Upon entry, his pay date was adjusted to 15 Mar 89.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFRC/DPM recommends denial.  DPM states he does not meet the eligibility requirements to receive a bonus.  One of the eligibility requirements for a prior service or reenlistment bonus is that members have less than 14 years of service based on pay date.  At the time of his enlistment on 16 Oct 03, he was over 14 years.  He reached 14 years in March 2003.  His adjusted pay date of 15 Mar 89, was adjusted because of the breaks in service he incurred.  His adjusted pay date was verified and is correct.  The DPM evaluation is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 12 Mar 04 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.  We find no evidence of an error in this case, and after thoroughly reviewing the documentation provided in support of his appeal, we do not believe he has been the victim of an injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, it is our opinion that his service dates have been properly computed and the policy regarding his eligibility to receive an enlistment bonus has been appropriately applied.  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 compelling 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 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004-00202 in Executive Session on 13 Apr 04, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 Jan 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFRC/DPM, dated 8 Mar 04.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 Mar 04.

                                   Panel Chair