RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-01234

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect that he was promoted to the 
grade of airman first class (A1C, E-3), after completion of 
Basic Military Training (BMT).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

When he enlisted, his recruiter told him that because he signed 
a six year contract, he would automatically be promoted to E-3 
at the end of BMT.  He was not aware that it had to written into 
his contract. 

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s military personnel records indicate that he 
enlisted in the Colorado Air National Guard (COANG) on 22 Feb 12 
in the grade of Airman Basic (AB, E-1) for a period of six years 
and is currently serving in the grade of Airman (Amn, E-2). 

In accordance with Air National Guard Instruction (ANGI) 36-
2002, Enlistment and Reenlistment in the Air National Guard and 
as a Reserve of the Air Force, Table 1.6. Grade Determination 
for Non-Prior Service (NPS) Enlistees, enlistment in the grade 
of E-3 is authorized when the applicant meets the following 
criteria:

	a. Presents General Billy Mitchell Award certificate 
showing successful completion of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) 
training program.

	b. Has completed one or more years of college ROTC and 
possesses a letter of recommendation from the ROTC detachment 
commander.
	c. Has satisfactorily completed the entire 3-year high 
school junior ROTC program, is a high school graduate, presents 
official certificate of completion from the service component or 
the school conducting the program.

	d. Is a former service academy student with at least one 
year of service.

	e. NPS Critical Skills Promotion (CSP) program – Enlists 
into an AFSC listed CSP eligible in the Fiscal Year Recruiting & 
Retention Initiative for the fiscal year in which the applicant 
enlists.

	f. Has at least 45 semester hours or at least 67-quarter 
hours of accredited junior college/college credits.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary which is attached at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

NGB/A1PP recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or injustice.  In accordance with ANGI 36-2002, Section 
1.13, “the term of enlistment for all NPS (non-prior service) 
applicants will be for a period of 6 years.”  Additionally, 
Table 1.6, outlines the criteria for promotion to E-3 and the 
applicant does not meet the criteria.  The applicant has not 
provided any documentation authorizing him to be promoted to E-3 
following his completion of basic training.  Lastly, the 
applicant is not eligible for promotion to E-3 as he was not 
assigned in a CSP AFSC (3P0X1) outlined in the FY12 Recruiting 
and Retention Initiatives. 

A complete copy of the NGB/A1PP evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 3 May 13 for review and comment within 30 days.  As 
of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit D).

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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 timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an 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 
(OPR) 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.

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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.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-01234 in Executive Session on 12 Dec 13 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

		            , Panel Chair
		            , Member
		            , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 4 Mar 13, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, NGB/A1PP, dated 29 Mar 13.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 May 13.
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