RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2019-04429

XXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE
	
	HEARING REQUESTED: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

His Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) bonus be fully granted.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

In Mar 18, he requested to reenlist.  However, in Jun 18, he was not selected for reenlistment and was notified he would instead be extended before his Aug 18 Expiration Term of Service (ETS).  He appealed his commander’s decision and was approved by the wing commander on 13 Dec 18.  However, during this process his enlistment period moved into the new FY, and his Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) was no longer on the bonus list.  If he had not been unjustly extended, he would have reenlisted at the appropriate time and been authorized the FY18 bonus.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The applicant is an Air Force Reserve staff sergeant (E-5).

On 27 Jul 12, according to AF Form 2096, Classification/On-the-Job Training Action, the applicant was awarded Primary AFSC 2A572.

On 5 Aug 12, according to DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States, the applicant enlisted in the Air Force Reserve for a period of 6 years establishing a date of separation (DOS) of 4 Aug 18.

On 13 Oct 18, AF Form 910, Enlisted Performance Report (AB thru TSgt), for the period 1 Dec 14 thru 31 Jan 17, was referred to the applicant, due to not meeting all Air Force standards.

On 14 Jul 18, according to AF Form 418, Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP) Consideration for Airmen, provided by the applicant, his unit commander did not select him for reenlistment.  On 15 Jul 18, the applicant indicated his intent to appeal the decision.  

On 15 Jul 18, according to AF Form 1411, Extension of Enlistment in the Air Force, the applicant’s enlistment was extended for a period of 12 months for the purpose of “Appeals” under the provisions of AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment and Extension of Enlistment in the United States Air Force.

On 13 Dec 18, according to AF Form 418, the appeal authority approved the applicant’s appeal.

On 2 Jun 19, according to the Military Personnel Data System, the applicant reenlisted.  His DOS/ETS is reflected as 1 Jun 25.

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

APPLICABLE AUTHORITY

The FY18 Officer and Enlisted AFSC Incentive Listing confirms enlisted members with a Duty AFSC of 2A5X2 were eligible for an incentive.

The FY19 Officer and Enlisted Incentive Listing does not include Duty AFSC 2A5X2 as eligible for an incentive.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION

ARPC/DPAA recommends denying the application.  AF Form 418 indicates on 1 Jun 18, the applicant’s supervisor non-concurred with his reenlistment.  Instead, he recommended a 12-month extension for further evaluation of the applicant’s performance.  On 14 Jul 18 the unit commander concurred in not recommending the applicant for reenlistment.  On 15 Jul 18, the applicant acknowledged receipt and identified his intent to appeal and extended his enlistment.  In accordance with AFI 36-2606, an Air Force Reserve member who has been nonselected for reenlistment may extend their enlistment for the time necessary to allow for due process of their appeal.  

The complete advisory opinion, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION

The Board sent a copy of the advisory opinion to the applicant on 22 Jan 20 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

1.  The application was timely filed.

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

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

RECOMMENDATION

The Board recommends informing the applicant the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the Board will reconsider the application only upon receipt of relevant evidence not already presented.

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-2019-04429 in Executive Session on 23 Apr 20:

, Panel Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted against correcting the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 23 Jul 19.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, ARPC/DPAA, with attachment, dated 15 Jan 20.
Exhibit D:	Notification of advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 22 Jan 20.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings regarding AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2019-04429, as required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.