RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-04747

 						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be allowed to participate in the Enlisted College Loan Repayment Program (ECLRP).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was pressured into signing her enlistment forms quickly and signed her AF Form 3008, Supplement to Enlistment Agreement – United States Air Force, without being briefed on the program or being told that she was signing away her eligibility for the ECLRP.  She meets the requirements for the ECLRP:  1) enlisting on active duty after 5 May 00 with no prior service; 2)completed initial skills training; 3) enlisting in one of the seven eligible Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSC) (3D0X2); and, 4) having current loans.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 20 Jan 2015, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force.

On 20 Jan 2015, the applicant initialed and signed the AF FM 3008, acknowledging she had been briefed on the ECLRP and either did not meet program requirements or elect not to participate, thus waiving her enrollment option.

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:

AFPC/DP2SST recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  

Individuals participating in the CLRP have an AF Form 3008 annexed to their enlistment agreement contract electing to participate in the program.  Her form indicates she permanently waived her CLRP enrollment option at the time of her enlistment.  Her form reflects: “I have been briefed on the College Loan Repayment Program (CLRP) and either do not meet the program requirements, or elect not to participate.  I understand my initial enlistment is the only opportunity to enroll in the CLRP and I permanently waive my CLRP enrollment option.”  The member initialed after the statement indicating her concurrence.  

As of 1 Oct 13 the CLRP was amended to be offered to members awarded one of seven AFSCs.  The applicant possessed one of the AFSCs.  The CLRP was discontinued in Fiscal Year 2015.  The Air Force Recruiting Services stopped offering the CLRP to enlisted members enlisting in the Air Force.  The applicant enlisted on 20 Jan 15.        

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2SST 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 9 Jun 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.  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-2015-04747 in Executive Session on 15 Feb 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-04747 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 3 Nov 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2SST, dated 17 May 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 9 Jun 16.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.