RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF				DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2018-01640

XXXXXXXXXX					COUNSEL: NONE

							HEARING: NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His rank be corrected to reflect senior airman/E-4.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

According to his prior service time he was expecting and told he would be awarded E-4 when he entered the Air Force.  However, he entered as an E-3.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is an Air Force airman first class.  

On 12 Jun 15, the applicant separated from the US Army Reserve as an E-5/sergeant. 

DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document, AF Form 3006, Enlistment Agreement, and AF Form 3008, Supplement to Enlistment Agreement, all reflect the applicant acknowledged his entry pay grade of E-3.  

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.  

AF Form 1613, Statement of Service, reflects the applicant has a Total Active Federal Military Service Date of 9 Oct 15, resulting in 1 year and 9 months of Total Active Military Service.  According to guidance, prior service members from a non-Air Force component, must have a minimum 3-years of Total Active Military Service in order to maintain the rank of E-4.  Documentation provided does not indicate an error or injustice.  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 21 Aug 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response. 

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

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:  

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-2018-01640 in Executive Session on 9 Oct 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 24 Apr 18.
Exhibit B:  Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:  Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2LT, w atchs, dated 31 May 18.
Exhibit D:  Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 21 Aug 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.