RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:	BC-2008-03064 INDEX CODE:	110.00
COUNSEL:	NONE HEARING DESIRED:	YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her records be corrected to the extent to allow her to return to military service with the Air Force Reserves.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She believes her discharge and ineligibility to reenlist was unjust because she was told not to participate with her unit until her debt was paid in full.

In support of her appeal, applicant submitted a copy of Reserve Order A-403.

Applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant's military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit B.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFRC/A1B recommends denial. A1B states the applicant was precluded from participating with her unit in accordance with AFMAN 36-8001, Reserve Personnel Participation and Training Procedures, Table 1.2, Note 3, which authorizes commanders to preclude a member's participation when the member is being processed for an administrative discharge. Her discharge was based on her misuse of her government travel card and failure to repay the debt in full. Her discharge was in compliance with the strict requirements of Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-3209, Retirement and Separation Procedures for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Members.

HQ AFRC/A1B's complete evaluation is at Exhibit B.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 31 Oct 08, 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. After careful consideration of the circumstances of this case and the evidence provided by the  applicant, we are not persuaded that the discharge action and the resulting reenlistment eligibility code she received were in error or unjust. Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; 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 view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

4.	The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-03064 in Executive Session on 15 Jan 09 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Panel Chair 
Member
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The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Jun 08, w/atch. Exhibit B. Letter, HQ AFRC/A1B, dated 29 Oct 08 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Oct 08.

Panel Chair