RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02213 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His date of separation (DOS) be changed from 3 Sep 15 to 7 April 14. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The DD Form 4/1, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States, which he initialed, signed, and dated contained a miscalculation resulting in an incorrect DOS. The DD Form 4/1 clearly states he reenlisted for 4 years and 22 weeks, of which 22 weeks is considered an Active Duty Obligation. The DD Form 4/1 that is in his records was administratively changed after he signed it to reflect 22 months, instead of 22 weeks. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility which is included at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an injustice. The applicant wants his Term of Enlistment (ToE) for his current reenlistment to be considered to be 4 years and 22 weeks versus 4 years and 22 months. The applicant reenlisted in the RegAF on 9 Nov 09 for a period of 4 years and 22 months which established his new DOS as 3 Sep 15. At the time of his reenlistment, he had 22 months of obligated service remaining until his 5 Dec 11 DOS from his initial enlistment. However, on his DD Form 4/1 the word “weeks” was not properly lined out and replaced with the word “months” as Air Force guidance requires. In accordance with AF guidance, “years” and “months” are the only authorized enlistment/reenlistment terms. The Air Force does not allow enlistments in weeks. The applicant’s correct DOS of 3 Sep 15 has been in the personnel system and on his leave and earnings statement for three years. Any other notifications and/or RIPs he received during those three years would have also reflected a 3 Sep 15 DOS. Moreover, the applicant currently has an assignment for which he does not need retainability. However, if the AFBCMR approves his request, he will then need retainability for his current assignment and, therefore, be able to reenlist and earn a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) entitlement for up to 16 months, a period of time he is already obligated to serve based on his first and current enlistment. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 22 Aug 12 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 an 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 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 the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2012-02213 in Executive Session on 29 Jan 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Apr 12, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 16 Jul 12. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Aug 12.