RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-03552

						COUNSEL:  NONE
	
						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His rank upon enlistment into the Air National Guard (ANG) be corrected to E-3, Airman First Class (A1C), and date of rank (DOR) be corrected to 18 Jun 15.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He never completed technical training and therefore did not hold an Air Force specialty code (AFSC) at the time of his separation from active duty.  He should be considered non-prior service at his time of enlistment into the ANG, therefore making him eligible for promotion from E-1, Airman Basic (AB) to E-3, A1C, at his time of enlistment.  His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and DD Form 100 [sic], Request and Authorization for Separation, reflect his Primary AFSC (PAFSC) as 1C211 and vMPF reflect his Duty AFSC (DAFSC) as 9T000.  He is also eligible for promotion to the rank of E-3, A1C, under AFI 36-2002, Regular Air Force and Special Category Accessions, Chapter 1.5, attachment 4.1.5.8.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the ANG in the grade of AB, E-1.

On 14 Oct 14, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force and on 20 Feb 15, he was released with an uncharacterized character of service, and was credited with 4 months, and 7 days of active service.  On 18 Jun 15, the applicant enlisted in the Wisconsin ANG (WI ANG) in the grade of AB, E-1.

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 bases his request on AFI 36-2002, however this instruction is for Regular (active duty) accessions.  The applicant joined the ANG, therefore the requirements for determining eligibility and grade are found in ANGI 36-2002, Enlistment and Reenlistment in the Air National Guard and as a Reserve of the Air Force, dated 1 Oct 12.  Additionally, in accordance with ANGI 36-2002, attachment 1:

Non-prior service personnel (NPS) - An applicant who has no previous military service or a former member of the US Armed Forces who has 83 days or less of active duty/initial active duty for training (AD/IADT).

Prior service personnel (PS) - An applicant who has served 84 days or more of AD/IADT with the US Armed Services, and such service included completion of a recognized BMT course of at least 6 weeks in duration.

Based on this, the applicant is considered a PS member because he has 129 days of AD/IADT.  Therefore, IAW ANGI 36-2002, Table 1.7, Rule 1, the grade determination for PS enlistees states “if applicant enlists; prior to sixth anniversary of date of separation and last served in the Air Force component, the highest enlisted grade is the grade held on separation.”

The applicant is a prior service member and was properly enlisted into the ANG at his grade held on separation, AB, E-1.

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 6 Oct 17 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 NGB/A1PP and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error.  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-2016-03552 in Executive Session on 9 Nov 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 24 Aug 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, NGB/A1PP, dated 1 Dec 16, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 6 Oct 17, w/atch.

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.