RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2017-04297

	COUNSEL:  NONE
	
	HEARING:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect that he enrolled in the College Loan Repayment Program (ECLRP) versus the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

During Basic Military Training (BMT) he was told he could utilize either the MGIB CLRP during his first enlistment and the other option, if he chose to reenlist.  He elected to use the MGIB during his first enlistment and CLRP during second enlistment.  He inquired about the CLRP; however, he was informed that CLRP only applied during his first enlistment. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of staff sergeant.  On 19 Oct 11, the applicant initialed and signed AF Form 3008, stating he understood the CLRP and elected to waive his enrollment option.  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2SST recommends denying the application.  The applicant acknowledged understanding by initialing after the following statement on his AF Form 3008; “I understand my initial enlistment is the only opportunity to enroll in CLRP and I permanently waive my CLRP enrollment option.”  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 11 May 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP2SST and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2017-02241 in Executive Session on 2 Aug 18.

		, Panel Chair
		, Panel Member
		, Panel Member

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 22 Aug 17.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2SST, w/atchs, dated 25 Apr 18.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 11 May 18.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.