RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2021-03648

XXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: XXXXXXX
	
	HEARING REQUESTED: NO	

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

Cancellation of his 25-month enlistment.  

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

He extended his enlistment to obtain retainability for an assignment.  However, the assignment was subsequently cancelled so he would like to separate on his original date of separation (DOS).

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

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

On 27 Sep 16, according to DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document – Armed Forces of the United States, the applicant enlisted the Regular Air Force for a period of 6 years, establishing a DOS of 26 Sep 22.

On 10 Jun 21, according to AF Form 1411, Extension of Enlistment in the Air Force, the applicant extended his enlistment by a period of 25 months for the purpose of assignment, establishing a new DOS of 26 Oct 24. 

On 1 Jul 21, according to documentation provided by the applicant, and verified by the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) Reenlistments Program Manager, the applicant was notified his assignment was cancelled. Paragraph 4 states, “If you extended your enlistment as a result of this assignment and desire to cancel it, you must do so within 30 days.  Cancellation is not automatic.”

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

APPLICABLE AUTHORITY/GUIDANCE

Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2606, Reenlistment and Extension of Enlistment in the United States Air Force, dated 27 Jul 17.   AF Form 1411-1, Cancellation of Extension of Enlistment in the Air Force, will be used to document all cancellations of extensions.

Airmen may request cancellation of extensions if the reason for the extension was canceled, or no longer exists. Airmen must request cancellation no later than 30 calendar days following notification that the original reason for the extension was canceled or no longer exists.  Commander/civilian director coordination is not required. The Air Force considers failure to cancel the extensions within this time period as willingness on the part of the Airman to serve out the extension. (Note: Requests for extension cancellation after the 30 calendar day period are denied by the MPS and are not to be forwarded to AFPC Reenlistments for consideration; however, the Airman may petition the AFBCMR for relief).

AIR FORCE EVALUATION

AFPC/DP2SSM recommends denying the application.  Based upon documentation provided by the applicant, and analysis of the facts, there is no evidence of an error or injustice.  The applicant requested, and was approved for, a 25-month extension to obtain retainability for an assignment.  He was counseled on, and acknowledged, the requirement to request a cancellation of this extension within 30 calendar days of the date of being notified of the original reason for which he extended no longer exists.

The complete advisory opinion is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION

The Board sent a copy of the advisory opinion to the applicant on 24 Mar 22 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.  According to AFI 36-2606, Airmen must request cancellation of an assignment no later than 30 calendar days following notification that the original reason for the extension was canceled or no longer exists. The Air Force considers failure to cancel the extension within this time period as willingness on the part of the Airman to serve out the extension.  Therefore, the Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP2SSM and finds a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Accordingly, 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-2021-03648 in Executive Session on 21 Apr 22:

, 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 12 Nov 21.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory Opinion, AFPC/DP2SSM, dated 23 Mar 22.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to Applicant, dated 24 Mar 22.

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