RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-03272
		INDEX CODE:  128.05
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment contract be honored as written or his enlistment be reconstructed to qualify him for the selective reenlistment bonus (SRB) given to his AFSC.  If this request is approved, he wants to change from a four-year enlistment to a six-year enlistment.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

In February 2006, he inquired about reenlistment.  He was told his career field qualified for an SRB.  He reenlisted with the understanding he was receiving an SRB.  Six months later he inquired on the status and was informed he did not qualify for a SRB.  In September 2007, AFPC stated he reenlisted too early and the SRB did not take effect until June or July of 2006. 

In support of his request, the applicant submits copies of his DD Form 4-1. Enlistment/Reenlistment Document, Armed Forces of the United States and AF IMT 901, Reenlistment Eligibility Annex to DD Form 4.

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 21 April 1999, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for a period of four years.

On 6 February 2006, he reenlisted in the Air Force for a period of four years and 14 months.  An AF IMT 901 was initiated that provided for a Zone A, Multiple 2, SRB for four years.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial.  DPSOA states the applicant was assigned to an overseas location.  On 6 February 2006, he initiated a reenlistment for a period of 4 years and 14 months. At the time of his reenlistment, there was no SRB authorized in his AFSC.  On 26 May 2006, the Air Force announced program changes for the SRB program.  As stated in the announcement message, the effective date of all additions and increases were effective 1 June 2006.  He executed his reenlistment 6 February 2006, almost 120 days before the announced effective date of the SRB.  There was no SRB authorized at the time of his enlistment.  As such the contract as written should be declared contractually in error and corrected in accordance with the AFI; with no SRB authorized.  Additionally, he is not eligible to execute a six-year reenlistment as it exceeds the authorized term of enlistment authorized by the Air Force.

The complete DPSOA evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 1 February 2008, for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.  (Exhibit C).

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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.  Evidence has not been presented which would lead us to believe that the rules of the applicable regulations, which implement Air Force policy, were inappropriately applied or that he was denied rights to which he was entitled.  In this regard, the applicant is requesting that he be authorized a Zone A, Multiple 2, SRB as reflected on his 6 February 2006 reenlistment contract.  However, at the time of his reenlistment, he had completed over 6 years and 10 months of service and was not in Zone A, which ends at 6 years of service, but was actually in Zone B.  Unfortunately, members in Zone B, having between 6 and 10 years of service, were not authorized an SRB at the time.  Therefore, it appears that he was not authorized an SRB and we are not persuaded by his assertions that his records should be corrected to reflect otherwise.  In view of the above and absent persuasive 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 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-2007-03272 in Executive Session on 31 March 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

 The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-03272 was considered:

Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 4 October 2007, w/atchs.
Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 5 November 2007, w/atchs.
Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 February 2008.