RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-01757
		INDEX CODE:  128.05

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive payment of his Initial Enlistment Bonus (IEB) of $18,000,00.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He is entitled to an IEB for AFSC 1C231 - Combat Control.

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 8 April 2003 the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the grade of airman basic for a period of four years.  He is currently serving in the grade of airman first class effective and with a date of rank (DOR) of 23 May 2003.

On 21 May 2003, the applicant signed and initialed AF Form 3009, Change to Enlistment Agreement - United States Air Force, for payment of an $18,000 IEB for the Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 1C231 upon completion of technical training.

On 11 April 2004, the applicant was reclassified into AFSC 2E1X2 (Meteorological and Navigational Systems).  AFSC 2E1X2 career field received a $3,000 IEB.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE recommended denial.  They indicated IEBs are tools to help meet the recruiting needs of the Air Force, with effective dates and amounts subject to change to meet specific recruiting goals.  Basic IEB eligibility is determined by an individual’s date of enlistment (DOE) and successful completion of technical training for the career field in which enlisted.  The applicant did not meet contractual requirements for IEB payment in his initial enlistment career field.  He was reclassified into AFSC 2E1X2 and received a $3,000.00 IEB.  The Air Force has upheld the terms of the applicant’s enlistment contract.

The evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 9 July 2004, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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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 an 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 our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board notes the applicant signed and initialed an enlistment agreement for payment of an $18,000.00 IEB upon completion of technical training in AFSC 1C231.  He was disqualified from this career field before completion of technical training and was reclassified into AFSC 2E1X2, in which he received a $3,000.00 IEB.  The applicant did not meet contractual requirements for an IEB payment in his initial enlistment career field; therefore, he is not entitled to an IEB of $18,000.00 for AFSC 1C231.  In view of the above, and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to grant 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 an error or an 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-2004-01757 in Executive Session on 19 August 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 24 May 2004, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, undated.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 July 2004.