RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02601

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her rank be changed from Airman Basic (AB) to Airman First Class (A1C).  


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She initially enlisted for a six year period; however, she was not given the automatic promotion in grade to A1C which comes with a six year initial enlistment.  Her recruiter never properly briefed her on this opportunity. 

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially enlisted in the Air National Guard (ANG) for a six year period on 15 Jan 13. 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.    


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

NGB/A1PP recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  The applicant enlisted in the ANG in Jan 13.  In accordance with ANGI 36-2002, Enlistment and Reenlistment in the Air National Guard and as a Reserve of the Air Force, Table 1.5, if an applicant is non-prior service (NPS), the term of enlistment will be six years.  Individuals enlisting onto active duty for six years are authorized the grade of A1C, but this authority does not apply to ANG members.  ANGI 36-2002, Table 1.6 identifies grade determination of NPS enlistees and confirms the applicant does not meet any of the requirements listed in the Table to authorize a grade increase to A1C.  The applicant does not qualify for A1C.  

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


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 25 Aug 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  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 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 NGB/A1PP and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.


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-2014-02601 in Executive Session on 19 Mar 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member



The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-02601 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 25 Jun 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, NGB/A1PP, dated 8 Jul 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Aug 14.