RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-00677
			COUNSEL:  NONE
	   		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His current 3 year enlistment be changed to a 6 year enlistment.  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The newly appointed Unit Career Advisor (UCA) failed to notify the unit commander that he was eligible for a 6 year enlistment and instead processed him for 
a 3 year enlistment.  

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of letters from his unit commander and UCA.  

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a member of the Michigan Air National Guard (ANG).

On 13 Oct 2012, he reenlisted for 3 years.  

ANG Instruction (ANGI) 36-2002, Enlistment and Reenlistment in the Air National Guard and as a Reserve of the Air Force, states in cases of contractual error
s, the Force Support Squadron (FSS) will process a case file to the National Guard Bureau (NGB) outlining the facts of the situation, along with the 
individual airman’s desire, the commander’s recommendation and the FSS comments and recommendation; and that the airman may petition the Board if they do not
 agree with the final decision. 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

NGB/A1PP recommends denial of the applicant’s request.  A1P states the applicant has not exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.  The
 applicant should first submit a request for correction of the contractual error to his FSS who will in-turn forward the application to NGB for decision as 
required by ANGI 36-2002.  If the applicant does not agree with the decision, he should then submit a request to the Board for correction of records.  

The complete A1PP evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

NGB/A1P concurs with the recommendation of A1PP and recommends denial.  A1P states that the applicant needs to go through the FSS for processing to A1P for 
consideration.  

The complete A1P evaluation is at Exhibit D.  

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by
 this office (Exhibit E).   

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has not 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.  The applicant has not provided evidence of 
actions on his part to obtain the relief he seeks through the proper administrative channels.  The AFBCMR process is not intended as a substitute for the 
proper utilization of established channels, such as the local Force Support Squadron for the type of corrections he seeks.  Until such time as he has 
exhausted all available administrative remedies, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief requested.

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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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-00677 in Executive Session on 19 Nov 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
        , Member
        , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:  

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 Jan 2013, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Military Service Records.  
    Exhibit C.  Letter, NGB/A1P, dated 21 Mar 2013, w/atch.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Mar 2013.
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