RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:	BC-2008-01078 INDEX CODE:
XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:	NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His record be changed to show he was not discharged and transferred to the Non-obligated Non-participating Ready Personnel Section (NNRPS) of the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was told that because his Career Development Course (CDC) had expired, his new unit would try to grant him a waiver to take his examination to receive his 7-level; however, this did not materialize. Upon reenlisting on 19 January 2007, he constantly asked about the status of his waiver and was repeatedly told it was being worked. Meanwhile, he was informed by his IMA administrator that he was being processed for discharge.

In support of his application, the applicant provides copies of letters from Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center, Air Force Reserve Readiness Management Group, the 435th Air Base Wing, and a co-worker; copies of emails, a copy of Optional Form 41, Routing and Transmittal Slip, and copies of his CDC answer sheets.

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Air Force on 20 May 1997 and served on active duty until 5 January 2001 when he was transferred to the Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) program. He was promoted to the grade of staff sergeant with a date of rank of 4 March 2003.

On 26 June 2003, he was enrolled in the 7-level CDC, Vehicle Operations Craftsman Course. The course was a two-volume course, with a one year completion requirement. After failure to complete the CDC course on time, the applicant requested and was granted an extension until 29 November 2004.

On 10 April 2007, the applicant’s active duty commander requested he be transferred to the IRR for failure to acquire the appropriate skill level.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFRC/CC recommends denial and states that there is no merit to the applicant’s request to change his record. The request by the Active Duty Commander for reassignment/transfer action was proper and correct due to the applicant’s failure to obtain the appropriate skill level.

AFRC/CC’s complete evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 20 June 2008 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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. 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 not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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.

The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC- 2008-01078 in Executive Session on 19 August 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Panel Chair 
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 Mar 08, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, ARPR/IG, undated, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Jun 08.