RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-02543
		INDEX CODE:  128.05
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be granted a waiver allowing her to receive a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) payment or a cancellation of her reenlistment.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She received erroneous information regarding her authorized SRB.  The AF Form 901, Reenlistment Eligibility Annex to DD Form 4, that she signed on 17 July 2007 stated she was authorized a Zone B, Multiple 4.5, SRB.  On 31 Jul 2007, the reenlistment counselor informed her a rejection notice received from AFPC would not allow her to receive an SRB payment.  AFPC indicated she was not eligible for an SRB.  The clerk explained she received a Zone B SRB for a previous reenlistment on 21 January 2005, therefore was not eligible to receive an additional Zone B SRB.
 
In support of her request, the applicant provided copies of her DD Form 4-1-2. Enlistment/Reenlistment Document, Armed Forces of the United States and AF Form 901, Reenlistment Eligibility annex to DD Form 4.  Her complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 21 January 2005, the applicant reenlisted in the Regular Air Force for a period of 4 years and 6 months, establishing a 20 July 2009 date of separation (DOS).  She subsequently received a permanent change-of-station (PCS) assignment with an approved follow-on-assignment.  To meet the retainability requirements, she reenlisted on 26 July 2007 for a period of 4 years and 23 months, establishing a new DOS of 25 June 2013.  As part of this most recent reenlistment, the applicant was authorized a Zone B, Multiple 4.5 SRB.  However, with the 21 January 2005 reenlistment, the applicant had already received a Zone B, multiple 4.5 SRB.  Air Force Instructions prohibit members from receiving multiple SRBs in the same Zone.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

DPPAE recommends the applicant’s request for waiver of the second Zone B, Multiple 4.5 be denied but recommends the board declare the 26 July 2007 reenlistment void; and correct the record to reflect that on 26 July 2007 the applicant executed a 36 or 48 month extension.  This will provide for the applicant to maintain her current assignment and follow-on assignment without penalty.  Additionally, by executing a 36 or 48 month extension, she will still qualify for an SRB.  She qualifies for the SRB entitlement on the day she signs the extension, but won't receive the SRB payment until the day she enters the extension, provided she remains qualified.  In this case, she will enter the extension in Zone C and be eligible for a multiple of 3.5.  Future changes to the SRB listing will not affect her entitlement.  The DPPAE evaluation, with attachments, is 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 21 September 2007, for review and comment 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 timely filed.

3.	Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  In this regard, the applicant executed her 26 July 2007 reenlistment contract, believing in good faith that she would be authorized an additional Zone B SRB payment.  However, because she had already received an SRB in Zone B, it was subsequently determined that her contract was prepared in error.  The Air Force office of primary responsibility has recommended her records be corrected in a manner which would not authorize payment of an additional bonus, but would maintain payment of the bonus she was previously authorized and allow for a bonus in the correct zone upon entering the extension.  It is our opinion that the suggested corrective action offered by DPPAE is a fair and equitable resolution.  Having consulted with the applicant and understanding that she is in agreement and that it would be her desire to execute an extension for a 36-month period, we recommend her records be corrected to the extent indicated below.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that:

		a.  Her reenlistment in the Regular Air Force on 26 July 2007 for a period of 4 years and 23 months, be declared void. 

		b.  On 26 July 2007, she executed a 36-month extension of her 21 January 2005, reenlistment contract and that upon entering the extension she be authorized a Zone C, Multiple 3.5, Selective Reenlistment Bonus.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-02543 in Executive Session on 1 November 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-02543 in Executive Session on 1 November 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 3 August 2007, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.   
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 27 August 2007, w/atchs.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 September 2007.