RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-00684
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		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be entitled to apply for retraining and reassignment prior to completing 36 months of service as a four-year prior-service enlistee.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was honorably discharged from the military on 21 July 2003.  He came back into the military and had to go through a retraining list because he could not go back to his old Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC).  He wanted to retrain to another AFSC, so it did not bother him.  Once he was back in, his recruiter told him that he had to go back to his old AFSC.  He was also told he could always retrain once he got to his duty station.  His duty station told him he could not retrain for 36 months, which he was not aware of from his paperwork.

Applicant did not provide any documentation in support of the appeal.  Applicant's submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 21 July 1999 and was released from active duty on 20 July 2003.  He served a total of four years on active duty.  On 18 November 2003, he enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the grade of senior airman (E-4) as prior service enlistee in the supply management (2S051) career field for a period of four years.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE recommends denial.  The applicant’s retraining options were determined in accordance with governing directives.  His initials and signature on the AF Form 3006, Enlistment Agreement - Prior Service/Active USAFR/ANG United States Air Force, confirmed he understood the retraining window.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 26 March 2004, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response 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 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 the conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  As stated, his initials and signature on the AF Form 3006 confirmed he understood the retraining window.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, the applicant’s request is not favorably considered.

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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 this application in Executive Session on 27 May 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket No. BC-2004-00684:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 28 Jan 03.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 19 Mar 04.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Mar 04.