RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-03847
		INDEX CODE:  128.14

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  5 OCTOBER 2006
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to permit his participation in the College Loan Repayment Program (CLRP).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

When he initially enlisted, he wanted the CLRP incentive.

In support of his request, the applicant submits two applications, which contain personal statements and additional documents associated with the issues cited in his contentions.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the grade of airman first class (E-3) on 24 February 2004 for a period of four years.  Air Force Form 3008, Supplement to Enlistment Agreement, contains applicant’s CLRP enrollment declination statement wherein he permanently waived the CLRP enrollment option.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPAE recommends the application be denied.  DPPAE states the recruiter’s statement is not supported by an eyewitness account or any other supported documentation from any Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) personnel.  As evidenced by the applicant’s AF Form 3008, he was properly briefed on the CLRP option and did not meet program requirements or elected not to participate in the program.  This is a contractual agreement between the applicant and the Air Force.  The HQ AFPC/DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR STAFF EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 29 July 2005 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).

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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 evidence of record, the Board majority is unpersuaded that the applicant’s records are in error or that he has been the victim of an injustice.  In this respect, the Board majority noted that, at the time of enlistment, the applicant initialed indicating he was counseled on the CLRP option and elected not to participate in the program.  The recruiter’s statement was noted; however, the Board majority did not find this statement, in and of itself, sufficient to substantiate the applicant’s signed agreement was erroneous.  In view of the above and absent persuasive evidence to the contrary, the Board majority found no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD:

A majority of the panel finds insufficient evidence of error or injustice and recommends the application be denied.

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 20 September 2005, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

By a majority vote, the members voted to deny applicant's request.  XXXXX voted to grant the applicant's request but did not desire to submit a minority report.  The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004-03847.

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 27 Jun 05, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, undated.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 July 2005.

                                   

MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AIR FORCE BOARD FOR
				CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS (AFBCMR)

SUBJECT:  AFBCMR Application of XXXXX
 
	I have carefully reviewed the evidence of record and the recommendation of the Board members.  A majority found that applicant had not provided sufficient evidence of error or injustice and recommended the case be denied.  I concur with that finding and their conclusion that relief is not warranted.  Accordingly, I accept their recommendation that the application be denied.

	Please advise the applicant accordingly.