RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03623

					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be provided another opportunity to elect the Career Status 
Bonus (CSB) option. 


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

On 17 Jun 13, he chose not to take the CSB, signed the letter, and 
returned it to the Military Personnel Section (MPS).  On 16 Jul 
14, after reconsidering the CSB option, he changed his mind, 
completed the DD Form 2839, CSB Election, because he heard he 
could still apply as long as he had not entered his 16th year of 
service.  He was not aware he should have made his decision 
sooner.

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his DD 
Form 2839, a memorandum and email communique’.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 10 Nov 98, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.

According to a Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) Fact 
Sheet, members who entered the service after 31 Jul 86 are given a 
choice of two retirement plans when they reach their 15th year of 
active service: 1) High-3 Year Average and 2) Career Status 
Bonus/REDUX.  Military members who elect CSB/REDUX are eligible to 
receive a $30,000 bonus when they reach their 15th year of active 
service, but will also have their retired pay calculated at a 
reduced rate.  






AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial.  There was no error within the 
process, the applicant failed to submit his DD Form 2839 within 
the proper timeline, as established on the CSB Notification 
Memorandum, which states “I have considered my option for CSB and 
if I accept CSB I will provide a DD Form 2839 within 30 days of my 
15 year mark.”

His Total Active Federal Military Service Date is 10 Nov 98.  On 
11 Jun 13, he was notified of his CSB eligibility by the MPS.  On 
17 Jun 13, he signed his notification memorandum and the MPS 
updated the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) and forwarded 
his CSB notification memorandum to the Automated Records 
Management System (ARMS) to be filed in his records.  

The applicant had 6 months from the date of notification to make 
his CSB election and did not submit the DD Form 2839 until 16 Jul 
14; 7 months beyond his 15 years of service and 13 months after 
the notification date. 

The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit B.  


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 10 Feb 15, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C).  
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 office of primary responsibility 
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error of 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-2014-03623 in Executive Session on 12 May 15, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 2 Sep 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 7 Nov 14	
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Feb 15.