RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:	BC-2015-03267 COUNSEL:	NONE
HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His enlistment Date of Rank (DOR) to the grade of Airman First Class (E-3) be changed to 19 February 2014.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His	recruiter	used	an	incorrect	bonus	list	to	determine	his eligibility for the Stripes for Unit Bonus Skills program.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to the DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States, on 19 Feb 14, the applicant enlisted in the Air Force Reserve for a period of six years in the pay grade of airman basic (E-1).

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFRC/A1K recommends granting the applicant’s request, indicating the Fiscal Year 13 (FY13) Incentive List that was used had two versions (the initial and mid-year). The initial list did not include the applicant’s Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC); however, the mid-year list added his AFSC.

The FY14 list was not published until 6 May 14, due to transition to a new format; therefore, the applicant’s eligibility should have been based on the mid-year list. However, the recruiter referenced the wrong list in determining the applicant’s eligibility for the Stripes for Unit Bonus Skills Program. The Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC)/DPAA approved the applicant’s

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incentive application using the FY13 list and the Date of Enlistment (DOE) of 19 Feb 14. In Accordance With (IAW) 36-2001, “if the applicant qualifies for the “stripes for unit bonus skills enlistment option” the enlistment grade authorized is E-3 and the DOR is the DOE.

A complete copy of the AFRC/A1K 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 13 Jul 16, 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.	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 the Air Force Reserve Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) 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:

a.	His Date of Rank (DOR) to the grade of airman first class (A1C) be corrected to reflect 19 February 2014.

b.	His DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States, dated 19 February 2014, be amended to reflect rank of “E-3” rather than “E-1.”

c.	His DD Form 1966, Record of Military Processing – Armed Forces of the United States, block 32a, Specific Option/Program Enlisted dated 19 February 2014, be amended to reflect the rank of “E-3” rather than “E-1.”

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-03267 in Executive Session on 18 Oct 16, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Panel Chair
Member Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The following documentary evidence was considered:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 20 Jul 15, w/atchs.
Exhibit B.	Pertinent Excerpts from Master Personnel Record. Exhibit C.	Memorandum, AFRC/A1K, dated 20 Jun 16, w/atchs. Exhibit D.	Letter, AFBCMR, dated 13 Jul 16.