RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2018-00098

XXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE	

	HEARING: NO	

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) that was being awarded in February 2012.  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He should have reenlisted instead of extending his enlistment on 10 Feb 12.  He was improperly counseled on his reenlistment options and was told he could not reenlist at the time the SRB was being offered, based on him not being in his reenlistment window and not having received a Career Job Reservation (CJR).  He received Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders to RAF Lakenheath, England and was informed that he could not reenlist to accept the assignment, but that he must extend.  Upon receiving his CJR, he reenlisted on 16 Aug 13 and received an SRB of “2.5” which was incorrect.  He should have qualified for an SRB of “4.5” when he attempted to reenlist after being awarded his 3-skill level in 3P051A after completion of technical school, and receiving his assignment.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a staff sergeant in the Air Force.  

On 25 Sep 07, applicant entered active duty for 6 years.

On 1 Jun 11, applicant was approved for retraining in the 3P0X1A AFSC.  

On 8 Feb 12, applicant graduated from technical school.

On 10 Feb 12, applicant executed a 9-month extension to obtain retainability for his overseas assignment to RAF Lakenheath, England.

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2SSM recommends granting the application to receive the SRB at the multiple in effect at the time of approved retraining but in conjunction with a 48-month extension versus a reenlistment he requested.  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 18 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 the victim of an error and injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP2SSM and finds that a preponderance of the evidence substantiates the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends the applicant’s records be corrected as indicated below..

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that:

a.	On 10 Feb 12, he extended for 48 months, instead of 9 months, with entitlement to a Zone A, Multiple 5.0 Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) in 3P0X1A AFSC.  

b.	On 25 Sep 17, he reenlisted for 4 years and 0 months establishing a new date of separation of 24 Sep 21.  

c.	His 16 Aug 13 reenlistment for 5 years and 10 months be voided and removed from his record.  

d.	He be paid the difference between the amount he has received for Zone A, Multiple 2.5 SRB and the amount he is authorized for the extension he entered on 25 Sep 13 for 48 months, Zone A, Multiple 5.0, SRB.	

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-2018-00098 in Executive Session on 24 Jul 18:

Panel Chair
Panel Member
Panel Member

All members voted to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 15 Dec 17.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2SSM, dated 12 Mar 18.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 18 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.