RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04340

							COUNSEL:  NONE

							HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her records be corrected to reflect that she enlisted in the grade of airman first class (A1C, E-3).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She believed she had enough college credits to enlist in the grade of A1C; however, she was told she lacked 3 credits.  The applicant provided academic transcripts reflecting all college credits she received from 3 different universities.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is in the Regular Air Force currently serving in the grade of A1C with a date of rank of 16 Dec 16.

Military personnel records indicate she enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 10 Nov 15 for a period of 4 years in the grade of airman/ E-2.

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/DP2LT recommends denial.  In accordance with the Air Force Recruiting Service Instruction (AFRSI) 36-2001, Recruiting Procedures for the Air Force, to be accessed at the grade of A1C, enlistees must have completed at least 45 semester hours or 67 quarter hours of credit from an accredited, degree-granting institution listed in the Accredited Institutions of Post-Secondary Education (AIPE) directory for last year attended.

The applicant provided transcripts from Utah Valley University, showing the successful completion of 32 semester hours and credit for 3 semester hours transferred and accepted from Brigham Young University.  The applicant’s transcript from Utah State University reflects she successfully completed 12.67 quarter hours, which equates to 8.45 semester hours.  The applicant completed a total of 43.45 semester hours from the three universities.  Therefore, the applicant failed to complete the minimum required 45 semester hours to have been accessed in the grade of A1C.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2LT 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 the Air Force OPR and adopt the rationale expressed 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-2016-04340 in Executive Session on 20 Feb 18, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Panel Chair
Member
Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-04340 was considered:

Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 Oct 16, w/atchs.
Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C.  Advisory, AFPC/DP2LT, dated 24 Apr 17.
Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 6 Oct 17.

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.