ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-00666
		INDEX NUMBER:  128.10
	XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  None

		HEARING DESIRED:  Yes

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His indebtedness to the government resulting from his Air Force Reserve Officer Corp scholarship (AFROTC) be cancelled.

In his rebuttal to the Air Force evaluation at Exhibit I, the applicant requests that if his debt is not cancelled, it be placed on hold until he has the opportunity to send his DD Form 214 in to show that he has completed two full years of active duty service.

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RESUME OF CASE:

On 24 Jun 04, the Board considered and denied the applicant’s request essentially as stated above (Exhibit E).  In a DD Form 149, dated 21 Jan 07, the applicant states that none of his debt has been cancelled despite his having served three years on the Army National Guard (Exhibit F).  The applicant contends he was advised by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) that if he provided evidence of having served as an officer in the military, he could apply to HQ AFROTC for immediate termination of his debt.  He states that HQ AFROTC denied his request for debt cancellation although he has served three years in the Army National Guard (ANG).

The applicant states he is preparing for deployment to Iraq and will have a difficult time supporting his family if he has to continue paying his debt.  He requests the Board consider the following options:

	  a. The Board decrease his debt by a substantial amount so he can continue to serve in the ANG and support his family.

	  b. The Board put his debt on hold indefinitely until he submits proof of his deployment to “war” with the ANG.

In support of his request for reconsideration, the applicant provides a signed statement, copy of a letter from DFAS, a copy of the denial of his request for termination of debt from HQ AFROTC, copies of pay documents, and a photo copy of his ID card reflecting his grade as second lieutenant in the US Army (Exhibit F).

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFOAT/JA recommends denial of the requested relief.  .

The applicant contends his debt to the government should be terminated because he has served three years in the ANG.  He provides evidence to show he is assigned to the ANG and served an active duty training tour from 6 Aug 06 through 31 Jan 07.  In accordance with AFROTCI 36-2015, AFROTC Contract Cadet Disenrollment, Chapter 8, Paragraph 8.1.2, “Termination of Scholarship Recoupment,” HQ AFROTC will consider terminating the recoupment debt of disenrolled cadets who complete 2 years of continuous enlisted active duty service or who receive an active duty commission.  A commission or enlistment in the Guard or Reserves does not apply unless two years of continuous active duty service is completed.  The applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to warrant approval of his request.

The complete evaluation is at Exhibit G.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

In his response to the Air Force evaluation, the applicant requests changes be made in the wording of the evaluation.  He reiterates his request for cancellation of his debt.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After again considering the original evidence of record and the applicant’s new submission, the Board still does not find that the applicant has been the victim of an error or injustice.  In that regard, we agree with the determination of the Air Force office of primary responsibility that the applicant has not submitted sufficient evidence that he has completed two years of continuous active duty service, which is required for HQ AFROTC to consider terminating his debt.  Regarding the applicant’s request that his debt be placed on hold, this request is outside the purview of this Board.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we again do not find a basis for granting the requested relief.

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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 Docket Number BC-2004-00666 in Executive Session on 29 March 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit E.  ROP, dated 19 Aug 04, w/atchs.
    Exhibit F.  DD Form 149, dated 21 Jan 07, w/atchs.
    Exhibit G.  Memorandum, AFOATS/JA, dated 15 Feb 07.
    Exhibit H.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Feb 07.