RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-02247 

						COUNSEL:  NONE
	
						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Career Selection Bonus (CSB) be honored.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was notified of his CSB REDUX 17 Apr 17, and he selected the option for the lump sum.  However, AFPC rejected the request due to the applicant being outside his suspense window.  He was not notified earlier via MyPers with any messages or incidents.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 15 Jan 02.

The applicant is currently serving as a master sergeant in the Regular Air Force, with a projected Date of Separation of 15 May 20.

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

According to Personnel Service Deliver Memorandum 15-07, Career Status Bonus (CSB) Program Guidance, and 37 U.S.C. 354, Special Pay: 15 year Career Status Bonus for Members Entering Service on or After August 1 1986:
(a) Availability of Bonus.  The Secretary concerned shall pay a bonus under this section to an eligible career bonus member if the member 
(1) elects to receive the bonus under this section; and 
(2) executes a written agreement (prescribed by the Secretary concerned) to remain continuously on active duty until the member has completed 20 years of active-duty service creditable under section 1405 of title 10.

Furthermore, 37 U.S.C. 354 allows for the payment of a $30,000 bonus to members who agree to continue service to at least 20 years of Total Active Federal Military Service (TAFMS) and receive retired pay under the REDUX retirement pay plan.  Military Personnel Section (MPS) should notify members of CSB eligibility at approximately 14½ years of TAFMS.  To elect the CSB members complete a DD Form 2839, Career Status Bonus Election, by the provided suspense (the date the member reaches 15 years of active military service, or 6 months from the date of notification, whichever is later.)  Members provide the completed election to their MPS.

The notification date of 17 Apr 17, on the applicants DD Form 2839, Career Status Bonus (CSB) Election, is incorrect.  The applicant acknowledged the CSB opportunity on 8 Jul 16 via MyPers with a suspense date of 15 Jan 17.  The applicant did not make an election by the suspense date, rendering him ineligible for CSB election.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSTM 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 29 Nov 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 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 or 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 AFPC/DPSTM in Executive Session on 20 Feb 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number AFPC/DPSTM was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, w/atchs, 4 May 17.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Advisory, AFPC/DPSTM, 3 Nov 17.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, 29 Nov 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.