RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02621 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Air Force honor the Enlisted College Loan Repayment Program (ECLRP) he signed up for on 23 Sep 03. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: On 12 Jun 11, he discovered that he accepted the terms of the ECLRP on his AF Form 3008, Supplement to Enlistment Agreement – United States Air Force, dated 23 Sep 03. He would like the Air Force to grant administrative relief for payment since he has exceeded three years since enlisting. It is unjust because when he arrived at his first duty station, he was told by the Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Finance, and the Education Office that the ECLRP was no longer available. He consolidated his student loans on 5 Jul 07 with the original balance totaling $14,233.66. He is currently in good standing making payments on the current principal balance of $11,869.71. As a young airman he listened to personnel who gave him incorrect information and would like to be given the opportunity to utilize the ECLRP he signed up for. In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his AF Form 3007, Guaranteed Training Enlistment Agreement Non-Prior Service – United States Air Force; AF Form 3008, and student loan information. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 23 Sep 03, the applicant enlisted in the Air Force for a period of eight years. On 17 Apr 09, the applicant reenlisted in the Air Force for a period of five years. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial. DPSIT cites the following reasons: (1) He has entered into a second term of enlistment; therefore, is disqualified from participating in the program. (2) The 12 Jun 11 discovery date far exceeds the program statute of limitation by more than seven and one half years from his initial contract date of 23 Sep 03. (3) There is no supporting documentation to show he was mis-counseled by MPF or Finance. (4) There is no evidence to support his claim that in 2003, someone at the base Education Office told him he did not qualify because the program was no longer offered. DPSIT states the ECLRP falls under Title 10 U.S.C., Section 2171 and is a recruiting incentive offered at enlistment. Enrollment is documented on AF Form 3008. The Air Force pays the lesser amount of one-third or $3,333.33 per year of outstanding qualifying student loans for first term airmen. Payments are made in three annual installments and the maximum amount is $10,000, less federal tax. The complete DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 19 Jul 11, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). ________________________________________________________________ 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 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. ________________________________________________________________ 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- 2011-02621 in Executive Session on 3 Apr 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Jul 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 26 Jul 11 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Jul 11. Panel Chair