RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-03151 

  						COUNSEL:  NONE
			
						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Career Status Bonus (CSB) be reconsidered/reinstated.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

During the acknowledgement period he was returning from Africa, preparing to leave for Korea.  While he was assigned in Korea he was embedded with an Army base and lost touch of the CSB option.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the Regular Air Force in the grade of Master Sergeant (MSgt/E-7).

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/DP2STM Transitions recommends denial.  The applicant acknowledged receipt of CSB election and failed to make an election or take action by his 15-year mark of 27 Mar 16.  In addition, the applicant has not provided any documentation to show that an error or injustice has been made.
 
By way of background, 37 USC 354 - Special Pay: 15-year Career Status Bonus for Members Entering Service on or After August 1, 1986, 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. 

The applicant’s Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) was 27 Mar 01.  The applicant would have been eligible for CSB election in September of 2015, which is 14 years and 6 months from the TAFMSD.  

The applicant acknowledged receipt of CSB eligibility on 9 Sep 15 via myPers.  The applicant states that he was stationed on an Army base during the time period of election and lost touch with the CSB option.  However, the myPers message that the applicant acknowledged clearly outlined what was needed in order to make an election and that failure to do so would reflect a non-response and automatically and irrevocably remain in the High-3/50% retirement pay plan.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2STM Transitions evaluation is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation(s) was/were forwarded to the applicant on 11 Dec 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 its rationale as the basis for our conclusion.  Therefore, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

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.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-03151 in Executive Session on 15 Feb 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, 14 Jun 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2STM Transitions, 
  dated 13 Nov 17.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 11 Dec 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.