RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01942
				INDEX CODE:  100.00
				COUNSEL:  NONE

				HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 22 DECEMBER 2008

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

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

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He initially enlisted with a guaranteed AFSC in the General aptitude area, 9TG43.  He did not complete the training and enrolled in AFSC IT031, which had an IEB of $6,000.00.  He was re-classified into AFSC 1C431, which had an IEB of $4,000.

He further contends his Air Force Form 3009, Change to Enlistment Agreement – United States Air Force was not updated when he voluntarily re-classified to AFSC 1C431.

In support of his appeal, applicant submitted copies of his enlistment contracts and agreements.  His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of airman first class (A1C).

His records reflect he enlisted in the Air Force on 21 June 2005 as an airman for four years.  On 5 August 2005 he signed an AF Form 3009 that changed his AFSC to IT031, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape, that authorized an IEB of $6,000.00.  The applicant failed to complete the technical training for AFSC IT031 and was re-classified to AFSC 1C431, Tactical Air Command and Control Apprentice.  The AFSC 1C431 was not authorized an IEB at the time applicant enlisted in military service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPAE recommends the requested relief be denied.  DPPAE reviewed the documentation submitted by the applicant  and conducted a review of his records and determined he did not complete the training for the AFSC IT031 and was re-classified into AFSC 1C431, which was not authorized an IEB at the time of his enlistment.

AFPC/DPPAE evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 3 August 2007, 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or an 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 its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof that he has suffered either an error or an 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-2007-01942 in Executive Session on 11 October 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 13 June 2007, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Available Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 22 June 2007, w/atch.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 August 2007.