RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-05103 COUNSEL:	NONE
HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His date of enlistment into the Air National Guard (ANG) changed from 30 Jun 14 to 1 Jul 14.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Prior to his 30 Jun 14 enlistment in the Georgia ANG, he was not informed by the recruiting/retention office he would have been eligible for an enlistment bonus if he enlisted on 1 Jul 14. If he would have been informed of his eligibility for a bonus, he would have waited until the next day to enlist. He had no knowledge of the bonus when the subject came up during his initial visit with his commander. He submits a letter from the recruiting office supervisor, indicating support for his request.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 30 Jun 14, the applicant enlisted in the Air National Guard for a period of six years, in the grade of technical sergeant (E-6).

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 into the Georgia ANG on 30 Jun 14, prior to the FY14 ANG Incentive Program, Operational Guidance, Change 2, effective date of 1 Jul 14 thru
30 Sep 14. According to evidence submitted, the applicant’s recruiter was not aware of the change. The applicant states that if he had been aware of the pending guidance, making him eligible

for the enlistment bonus, then he would have enlisted on 01 Jul 14 and not 30 Jun 14. It is recommended to deny this request, as the member’s enlistment was not erroneous. Incentives became effective following the date of his enlistment. The ANG should not manipulate the orders system or amend orders for the sole purpose and intent of receiving a bonus.

A complete copy of the NGB/A1PP 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 13 Mar 15 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 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 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-2014-05103 in Executive Session on 26 Aug 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-05103 was considered:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 5 Oct 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.	Memorandum, NGB/A1PP, dated 27 Jan 15. Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Mar 15.
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