RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03934
		INDEX CODE:  128.05
		COUNSEL:  	NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His AF Form 3007, Guaranteed Training Enlistment Agreement Non-Prior Service – United States Air Force and AF Form 3008, Supplement to Enlistment Agreement – United States Air Force be updated to reflect his current Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) of 1C4X1 and he be paid an initial enlistment bonus (IEB) for AFSC 1C431, Tactical Air Command and Control Apprentice (TACP).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Changing the forms to reflect his correct AFSC would eliminate any future confusion and award of his IEB.

In support of his application, he submits his AF Form 3007, AF Form 3008, and Certificate of Training.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant entered the Regular Air Force on 18 Nov 03, and is currently serving in the grade of senior airman.  

His Air Force Form 3007, dated 18 Nov 03, reflects he enlisted in the 1T231 AFSC (Pararescue Apprentice) and his AF Form 3008, dated 18 Nov 03, reflects he was entitled to a $10,000 initial enlistment bonus (IEB) upon completion of the terms of his enlistment agreement.

Other relevant facts are outlined in the HQ AFPC/DPSOAA opinion at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOAA recommends denial of the applicant’s request.

DPSOAA states the AF Form 3007 shows that the applicant enlisted with guaranteed training into AFSC 1T231, Pararescue Apprentice.  He failed to complete the 1T231 training and was reclassified into the 1C431, Tactical Air Command and Control.  The 1C431 AFSC was not authorized an IEB at the time of his enlistment and his eligibility to an IEB for the IT231 AFSC was forfeited when he did not complete the required training.  

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.

DPSOAA will notify the applicant to accomplish an AF Form 3009 to identify his reclassification into a non-bonus AFSC.  

The complete DPSOAA evaluation, with attachment, 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 1 Feb 08 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has not received a 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 error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the applicant's submission, we are not persuaded that the requested relief is warranted.  His contentions are duly noted; however, we found no evidence that he was denied benefits to which he was entitled.  Therefore, 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 not been the victim of an error or injustice.  

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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 this application in Executive Session on 7 May 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-2007-03934:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 21 Nov 07, w/atch.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOAA, dated 15 Jan 08, w/atch.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, HQ SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Feb 08.