RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-01365
		INDEX CODE:  110.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to show that he reenlisted on 30 Mar 04, rather than 9 Mar 04.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Two weeks after he reenlisted the Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) rate for his Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) was increased from 2.0 to 2.5.  If he had been notified of the change, he would have waited to reenlist to get the additional $5,000.

In support of his request, applicant provided a copy of his reenlistment contract and an email communiqué.  His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 30 Nov 94.  He has been progressively promoted to the grade of staff sergeant, having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 Oct 01.  On 9 Mar 04, he reenlisted for a period of 6 years and was authorized a multiple 2.0 SRB. 
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

APFC/DPPAE recommends denial.  DPPAE states the Air Staff announced release of the SRB list on 29 Mar 04, that would go into effect on 30 Mar 04.  There is no way the Military Personnel Flight could have advised the applicant to wait until 30 Mar 04 to reenlist because no one knew when the Air Staff would release the new list.  The DPPAE 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 10 Jun 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 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 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.  Therefore, 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-2004-01365 in Executive Session on 27 Jul 04, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 20 Apr 04, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 3 Jun 04.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Jun 04.