RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-04630 

						COUNSEL:  NONE

HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His record be corrected to reflect entitlement to a zone A multiple 2.5 Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB), versus zone B multiple 1.0 SRB.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was given inaccurate information on which zone he was eligible for when he reenlisted.  Since this was his first reenlistment, he should have received zone A, multiple 2.5 SRB.  

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

During the matter in question, the applicant was serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of staff sergeant (E-5).  

On 18 Dec 13, according to documents submitted by the applicant, he successfully completed the Military Dog Handler Course.

On 16 Jan 14, the applicant reenlisted for 4 years and 12 months.

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/DP2SSM recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  The applicant was approved to retrain into the 3P0X1A--(Military Working Dog Handler) career field on 3 Jun 13.  The SRB list in effect at that time was dated 20 Dec 12 and had a zone A multiple 2.5, and zone B multiple 1.0 SRB authorized for the 3P0X1A.  He graduated from the Military Working Dog Handler Course and was awarded his 3 skill level both on 18 Dec 13.  He reenlisted on 16 Jan 14 for 4 years and 12 months with a zone B multiple 1.0 SRB.  Applicant’s zone A window of eligibility was from 2 Mar 08 through 1 Oct 13 and his zone B window was from 2 Oct 13 through 1 Oct 17.  While he contends he should have received zone A multiple 2.5 SRB versus zone B multiple 1.0 multiple, and submitted an excerpt of AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the USAF, paragraph 4.15.2, in support of his contention; based on that paragraph, he was not eligible for zone A SRB as he was approved for retraining while in zone A eligibility, but reenlisted when he was in zone B eligibility.  Additionally, he was never eligible to reenlist with a zone A SRB in the 3P0X1A AFSC as he did not complete the technical school (18 Dec 13) until after his zone A window closed on 1 Oct 17.  Airmen must have their 3 skill level or higher to reenlist with a SRB and are not awarded the 3 skill level until graduation.  He did not submit any evidence supporting an error or injustice occurred.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2SSM 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 18 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 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 BC-2017-04630 in Executive Session on 12 Mar 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 BC-2017-04630 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 17 Oct 17, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Master Personnel Records [Excerpts].
	Exhibit C.  Advisory, AFPC/DP2SSM, dated 12 Dec 17.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 18 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 in the above entitled matter.