RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-04678

XXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE	

 	HEARING: NO	

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her enlistment be changed to a four year term instead of a six year enlistment.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She had no reason to sign up for 6 years since she had enough college credit to enlist in the grade of E-3.  She would like to return to her field of study.  She knew she had a two year obligation after her enlistment so when she saw six years that is what she thought it meant.  She believes the switch came at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).  Her recruiter never showed up to the mandatory Pre MEPS briefing, and had she received that briefing, with her recruiter, she would have been more prepared and vigilant for the paperwork issues.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is an Airman First Class (E-3) currently serving in the United States Air Force

On 24 Aug 15, the applicant signed the DD Form 1966, Record of Military Processing – Armed Forces of the United States, certifying the information in said form was  true, complete and correct to the best of her knowledge.  The DD Form 1966 indicates the applicant enlisted with a Military Service Obligation of eight years, of which six years would be active duty

On 23 Sep 15, the applicant signed the DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States, which indicates an eight year enlistment, of which six years is considered an active duty obligation.

On 9 Feb 16, the applicant signed the AF Form 3008, Supplement to Enlistment Agreement – United States Air Force and the DD Form 4/3, all stating a six year active duty obligation.

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2LT recommends denying the application.  The Applicant signed three documents DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document, AF Form 3008 Supplement to Enlistment Agreement, and the DD Form 1966 Record of Military Processing, all indicating a six year term of enlistment.  Although member had more than enough college credits to enter active duty as an E-3, there is no documentation that indicates the applicant ever had a desire to do a four year enlistment.  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 Jun 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/DP2LT 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-2017-04678 in Executive Session on 29 Aug 18:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member

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

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 23 Oct 17.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2LT, dated 10 May 18.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 11 Jun 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.