RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00346 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

Her grade be adjusted based on the provisions under the “Stripes 
for Education” program. 

 

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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

She was not able to present her transcript prior to completing 
basic military training (BMT); however, she should still be 
afforded her advanced grade and back pay based on education 
credit. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of her 
transcript, dated 13 Dec 10 and a copy of her enlistment 
contract. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted 
from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the 
letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force. 

 

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFRC/RSOO recommends denial, stating, in part, there is no 
record the applicant presented a qualifying educational 
transcript for promotion eligibility before shipping, or prior 
to BMT graduation as required. 

 

In accordance with (IAW), AFRCI 36-2001, Air Force Reserve 
Recruiting Procedures Table 5.1, Note 5: documents presented 
after enlistment may be used as a basis for changing the 


authorized enlistment grade up until the individual’s BMT 
graduation date. Recruiters will advise the applicant to obtain 
documents before enlistment. This policy allows an applicant 
who is in the process of completing additional college classes, 
etc that will qualify them for a higher grade, to have the 
opportunity to have their records updated to reflect the higher 
grade. 

 

The complete AFRC/RSOO evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 15 Apr 11 for review and comment within 30 days. 
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit D). 

 

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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 Reserve office of primary responsibility and 
adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that 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 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. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-00346 in Executive Session on 1 September 2011, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Jan 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFRC/RSOO, dated 11 Apr 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Apr 11. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair