RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:	BC-2014-03152 COUNSEL:	NONE
HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her rank at time of entry, and associated pay, be corrected from airman basic (E-1) to airman (E-2).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Prior to entry, her enlistment contract was amended to increase her grade to E-2 because of previous college credits earned.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 20 Aug 97, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.
On 30 Jun 97, an amended and initialed AF Form 3007, Guaranteed Training Enlistment Agreement Non-Prior Service, USAF indicated the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for six years in the pay grade of E-2.

On 20 Aug 97, according to the amended DD Form 4/3, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document, provided by the applicant, she was accepted for enlistment into the Regular Air Force in the pay grade of E-2.

On 27 Sep 14, the applicant was relieved from active duty and retired, and was credited with 17 years, 1 months, and 8 days of active service.

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIPE indicates no action is required by the enlisted accessions office as her DD Form 4/3 was corrected in basic training. This request cannot be corrected administratively because the applicant is no longer on active duty.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIPE evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOE	recommends	granting	relief,	indicating	there	is evidence of an error or injustice.	Based on the documentation found in the applicant’s record, and the AFPC/DPSIPE memo, dated
7 Jan 15, her rank at time of entry onto active duty should have been airman (E-2) versus airman basic (E-1). Since her initial enlistment was for a six-year term, she was promoted to airman first class (E-3) upon completion of technical training; therefore, no further correction to any higher ranks is required. It is recommended to correct the grade data history in the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) to reflect the applicant’s rank at time of entry as airman (E-2).

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOE evaluation is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to  the applicant on 14 Jun 15 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). 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.	Sufficient 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 and agree with the opinion and recommendation of AFPC/DPSOE and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, we recommend the applicant's records be corrected as indicated below.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that her rank at the time of entry on active duty was airman (E-2).

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-03152 in Executive Session on 28 Jul 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-03152 was considered:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 1 Aug 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.	Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIPE, dated 7 Jan 15. Exhibit D.	Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOE, dated 13 Jan 15. Exhibit E.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Jun 15.