RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-03171 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He be promoted to the grade of senior airman (E-4) with a date 
of rank (DOR) and promotion effective date of 30 Jul 10. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

At the time of his enlistment, he was advised that he would be 
enlisting as an E-3 (airman first class) under the Stripes for 
Unit Bonus Skills. He enlisted in the 3A0X1 (Administration 
career field) which was on the bonus listing at that time; 
however, the conversion of the 3A0X1 career field into the 3D0X1 
career field was beginning and his recruiter was unaware if the 
bonus was authorized. 

 

He was notified by the Wing Career Advisor that at the time of 
his enlistment, the bonus was authorized. 

 

He contacted his recruiter who now states it was an oversight on 
his part for not giving him the proper credit. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
enlistment documents. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The available records reflect the applicant enlisted in the Air 
Force Reserve on 23 Jul 09 in the grade of E-1 (airman basic). 

 

The applicant’s enlistment documents reflect the applicant had 
no prior service, attended high school for two years, and 
received a General Education Diploma. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFRC/A1K recommends denial. A1K states the applicant has 
failed to provide any supporting documentation that 
substantiates he was eligible and should have been enlisted as 
an E-3 upon his entry into the Air Force Reserve. 

 

The complete HQ AFRC/A1K evaluation is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 7 Jan 11 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has not received a 
response. 

 

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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 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 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 relief sought in this application. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 
BC-2010-03171 in Executive Session on 24 February 2011, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 
 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Aug 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, HQ AFRC/A1K, dated 29 Nov 10. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Jan 11.