RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01691
		INDEX CODE:  128.05

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  1 DEC 08

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive his Initial Enlistment Bonus (IEB) for the 1C431, Tactical Air Command and Control Apprentice, Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was eliminated from his previous AFSC (1C231) and his current AFSC (1C431) is authorized an IEB of $4,000.00.

In support of his request, the applicant provided documentation extracted from his military personnel record.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 22 March 2005 in the grade of airman basic.  He is currently serving in the grade of senior airman effective and with a date of rank of 22 July 2007.

On 22 March 2005, the applicant signed AF Form 3008, Supplement to Enlistment Agreement – United States Air Force that guaranteed him training in the 1C231, Combat Control Apprentice AFSC for a $6,000 IEB upon completion of technical training.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

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.  The applicant signed an AF Form 3008 dated 22 March 2005 that guaranteed him training in the 1C231, Combat Control Apprentice AFSC for a $6,000.00 IEB.  However, a review of the applicant’s military records found that the applicant did not complete technical training for the 1C231 AFSC.  The applicant was reclassed into 1C431, Tactical Air Command and Control Apprentice.  Based on the applicant’s enlistment date of 22 March 2005, the 1C431 was not a bonus AFSC at that time.  The applicant did not complete the training for the guaranteed 1C231, and therefore was reclassed into 1C431 AFSC that was not a bonus AFSC during March 2007[sic].

The DPPAE complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 3 July 2007, the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 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 an error or an injustice.  The applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, the Board does not find the applicant’s assertions sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Air Force.  The Board notes the applicant signed and initialed an enlistment agreement for payment of a $6,000.00 IEB upon completion of technical training in AFSC 1C231.  He did not complete the technical training for his career field and was reclassified into AFSC 1C431, in which no enlistment bonus existed for this AFSC when the applicant enlisted.  Therefore, he is not entitled to an IEB for AFSC 1C431.  Accordingly, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, the Board finds no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2007-01691 in Executive Session on 8 August 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 Apr 07, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 11 Jun 07, w/atch.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Jul 07.