RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02488
		INDEX CODE:  128.05
		
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  9 JANUARY 2009

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be paid an 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 originally signed up for the 1T231 and then switched to 1C431 in Aug 05.  He has not received his $2,000 bonus.

The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 17 May 05, applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force in the grade of airman for a period of four years, in AFSC 1T231, Pararescue Apprentice.  He is currently serving in the grade of airman first class.

On 17 May 05, the applicant signed AF Form 3008, Supplement to Enlistment Agreement – United States Air Force that guaranteed him training in AFSC 1T231, Pararescue Apprentice, for a $6,000 IEB upon completion of technical training.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPAE recommends denial.  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.  

Based on the member’s Enlistment Date of 17 May 05, the 1C431 was not a bonus AFSC at that time.  He signed an Air Force Form 3008, Supplemental to Enlistment Agreement – United States Air Force, dated 17 May 2005, that guaranteed him training in AFSC 1T231, Pararescue Apprentice, for a $6,000 IEB.  However, a review of the applicant’s military records found that the applicant did not complete technical training for AFSC 1T123.  The member was re-classified into 1C431, Tactical Air Command and Control Apprentice, for which there was no bonus during May 2005.

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

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 31 Aug 97, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days.  To date, a response has not been received.

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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.  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 office of primary responsibility.  The Board notes the applicant signed and initialed an enlistment agreement for payment of a $6,000 IEB upon completion of technical training in AFSC 1T123.  He did not complete the technical training for his career field and was reclassified into AFSC 1C431, in connection with which no enlistment bonus existed when the applicant enlisted.  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.  Therefore, 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 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 Docket Number    BC-2007-02488 in Executive Session on 4 October 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 Jul 07.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 10 Aug 07, w/atch.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Aug 07.