RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-03345

 	COUNSEL: NONE	 

  	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment on 7 Jun 14 be changed to a 6-month extension of enlistment through 7 Jan 15.

His records show he reenlisted on 7 Jan 15 for 6 years with a date of separation (DOS) of 7 Jan 21.  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His reenlistment was outside of the 6-month window of his expiration term of service (ETS).   He needed to extend his enlistment in order to attend technical school.  However, he was told he had to reenlist or he would not be eligible to attend technical school.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a master sergeant in the Air Force Reserve.

On 7 Jun 14, the applicant reenlisted for a period of 6 years.  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFRC/A1K recommends denial.   Although AFI 36-2612, United Air Force Reserve Reenlistment and Retention Program, provides for a 6-month extension to serve their purpose, the applicant required 3 years of retainability upon graduation from technical school per AFI 36-2115, Assignments in the Reserve Components.  His military personnel section (MPS) was in compliance.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 3 Jul 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.   After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFRC/A1K and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.   Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2016-03345 in Executive Session on 7 Aug 18:

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All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following in Docket Number BC-2016-03345:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 4 Aug 16.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFRC/A1K, w/atchs, dated 27 Apr 18.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 3 Jul 18.  

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.