RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04631

  						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her Separation Program Designator (SPD) code “KDF” be corrected 
to a code that precludes her from having to repay her enlistment 
bonus and she be reimbursed for the amount already recouped.  


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She separated voluntarily due to pregnancy (not a criminal 
reason) and therefore should be able to retain her enlistment 
bonus.  The recoupment of the bonus has created a serious 
financial hardship for her and her family.  Changing her 
separation code would preclude her enlistment bonus from being 
recouped.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 7 Sep 
10 with an initial commitment through 6 Sep 16.

On 31 Jul 14, she completed a voluntary separation application 
requesting separation for pregnancy with a requested separation 
date of 17 Oct 14.  In the application, she checked a box 
acknowledging, “I understand, if this application is approved I 
may be required to pay back any money I owe to the Air Force, 
including the unearned portion of my reenlistment bonus, advance 
pay, advance/excess leave or other indebtedness.”

On 22 Sep 14, the applicant was furnished an honorable 
discharge, and was credited with 4 years and 16 days of active 
service.   


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  The applicant entered the Air Force 
as a Cryptologic Language Analyst which entitled her to receive 
an initial enlistment bonus.  Her request for separation from 
the Air Force for pregnancy was approved on 9 Jul [14] with an 
effective date of 22 Sep 14 and an honorable discharge service 
characterization.  The SPD code of “KDF” is correct for 
voluntary separations for pregnancy, requires repayment of 
unearned portion of bonuses, and is consistent with the 
procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge 
regulation.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPSIPE recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  On 7 Sep 10, the applicant 
acknowledged and initialed AF Form 3008, section 1A that states, 
“…should I voluntarily or involuntarily not complete the term of 
obligated service for which the bonus is paid, or should I not 
maintain qualification in the bonus AFS (Air Force Specialty), I 
may be required to repay the unearned portion of the bonus.”  
The applicant failed to fulfill the service conditions for the 
bonus and did not separate under a condition that would 
authorize retention of the unearned portions of the initial 
enlistment bonus.

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


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 24 Nov 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.  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 offices of primary 
responsibility and adopt their 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-2014-04631 in Executive Session on 29 Jan 16 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-04631 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 06 Nov 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 9 Dec 14.
	Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIPE, dated 5 May 15,
      w/atchs.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Nov 15.