RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01177
		INDEX CODE:  112.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE:  18 SEPTEMBER 2008

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive his Initial Enlistment Bonus (IEB) for completing Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) technical school training (Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 1C431).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He should have received the bonus for completing the TACP course.

No supporting documentation was submitted.

The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Information extracted from the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) indicates the applicant’s Total Active Federal Military Service Date 28 December 2004.  The applicant is currently serving in the grade of senior airman, effective and with a date of rank of 11 Jun 07, and his duty AFSC is 1D431, BDE Tactical Air Control Party.  

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibits C & D.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPAE recommends denial.  DPPAE states the IEB program is an incentive program used to encourage individuals to enlist in selected AFSCs needed by the Air Force.  The bonus AFSCs are determined by Air Staff on a quarterly basis.  At the time of the applicant’s enlistment date of 28 Dec 04, the 1C431 was not a bonus AFSC.  The applicant signed an Air Force Form 3008, Supplement to Enlistment Agreement, dated 28 Dec 04, guaranteeing him training in the 1T231, Pararescue Apprentice AFSC for a $6,000 IEB.  However, a review of the applicant’s military records found that the applicant did not complete technical training for the 1T231 AFSC.  The applicant was re-classed into 1C431, Tactical Air Command and Control Apprentice which was not a bonus AFSC during Dec 2004 which is posted in the Ask AFPC web site.

The complete DPPAE evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.

HQ AFPC/JA recommends denial.  JA states pararescue apprentice training shares some common training courses with the TACP technical school, but it is longer and includes specialized training.  JA explains new airmen on track to train as pararescue apprentice attend a two-week pararescue preparatory course and a six-week pararescue indoctrination course.  Many are eliminated because of the difficulty of training.  JA states an airman eliminated in the training will often be redirected to a related career field such as TACP.

The complete JA evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 18 May 07 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit E).
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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.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that the requested relief is warranted.  His contentions are duly noted; however we found no evidence that he was denied benefits to which he was entitled.  Therefore, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices 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.  In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.
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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 BC-2007-01177 in Executive Session on 1 Aug 07, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	XXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
	XXXXXXXXXX, Member
	XXXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 Mar 07.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, dated 24 Apr 07.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, HQ AFPC/JA, dated 11 May 07.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 May 07.

                                   XXXXXXXXXX
                                   Panel Chair