RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2010-03042 

COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His High Year of Tenure Date (HYTD) of 1 September 2010 be 
adjusted to his Expiration Term of Service (ETS) of 3 August 
2012. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He believes he should be allowed to serve beyond his HYTD because 
he was allowed to reenlist to 3 August 2012. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his 
reenlistment contract. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

At the time of application, the applicant was serving in the 
United States Air Force Reserve (USAFR) in the grade of senior 
master sergeant (E-8). On 4 August 2006, he reenlisted for a 
period of six years establishing an ETS of 3 August 2012. On 
1 September 2010, he was transferred to the Retired Reserve due 
to his HYTD. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFRC/A1K recommends denial. A1K states that the USAFR HYT 
Program is designed to improve grade ratios, ensure sustained 
promotion opportunity for lower grade enlisted personnel, and to 
increase readiness by providing a force fit for the rigors of 
war. It requires a traditional Reservist’s HYTD to be 33 years 
from their pay date, first day of the following month – not to 
exceed age 60 in accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-2612,
 USAFR Reenlistment and Retention Program, paragraph 7.3. The 
applicant’s HYTD of 1 September 2010 (pay date of 30 August 1977 


plus 33 years, first day of the following month) is in compliance 
with the USAFR HYT Program. 

 

On 4 August 2006, the applicant was allowed to reenlist for a 
period of six years. In accordance with the governing Air Force 
Instruction, the length of this reenlistment exceeded the 
allowable period of participating service the applicant was 
authorized to be granted (he should have only been authorized up 
to his effective date of his HYTD – 1 September 2010). Although 
he was allowed to reenlist beyond his HYTD, it does not permit 
him to remain in the USAFR beyond his HYTD. The Air Force 
Reserve Command does not allow enlisted members to participate 
for pay and points after their HYTD. Thus, based on this policy, 
Reserve members are automatically transferred to the Retired 
Reserve with an effective date of their HYTD; unless they 
specifically request to be discharged versus electing to retire. 
The applicant was transferred to retirement status effective 
1 September 2010. 

 

The complete A1K evaluation 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 14 January 2011 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 

 

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 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. 

 

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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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-03042 in Executive Session on 28 April 2011, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection 
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-03042: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Aug 10. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, AFRC/A1K, dated 29 Sep 10. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Jan 11.