RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-00783
INDEX CODE:  102.05
	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX			COUNSEL: NONE

	XXXXXXXXXXXXX				HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

His initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force be changed from four years to six years and he be given the pay grade of airman first class (E-3).  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His recruiter told him he would receive the pay grade of airman first class (E-3) by enlisting in the Air Force for six years.  

In support of his application, he provides a statement from his recruiter, a copy of an Air Force Recruiting Information Support System (AFRISS) Chronological Application History report, and copies of his enlistment agreement documentation.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 29 September 2003, the applicant enlisted in the Air Force Reserve at the age of 21 under the Delayed Entry/Enlistment Program (DEP) in the grade of airman basic for a period of eight years.  On 16 October 2003, the applicant signed a Guaranteed Training Enlistment Agreement for training in Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 4P031, Pharmacy Apprentice.  On 24 November 2003, the applicant was released from the DEP and enlisted in the Regular Air Force at the age of 22 in the grade of airman basic for a period of four years.  The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of airman (E-2) with a date of separation of 23 November 2007.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE recommends the applicant’s request be denied.  DPPAE states that all of the applicant’s enlistment documentation reflect a four-year enlistment.  Even though he was conditionally approved for a dependency waiver/determination, the career field he chose, AFSC 4P031, did not have a six-year option at the time of his enlistment.  It is evident that at the time, there were no other six-year jobs available and he accepted a job without the option.  The AFPC/DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 2 April 2004 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.  After reviewing the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility that the applicant does not meet the enlistment requirements in his current career field for a six-year enlistment in the grade of airman first class (E‑3).  We note that while the applicant was preliminarily approved for a dependency waiver/determination based on enlisting for six years, the job he selected did not have a six-year enlistment option at the time he entered the Air Force.  The applicant has provided no evidence that would lead us to believe he was miscounseled concerning his term of enlistment when he signed the Guaranteed Training Enlistment Agreement for duty in AFSC 4P031.  Therefore, in the absence of such evidence or showing that his enlistment for four years was contrary to Air Force policies then in effect, 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 this application in Executive Session on 8 June 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004-00783:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 Feb 04, with attachments.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/ DPPAE, dated 31 Mar 04. 
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Apr 04.