RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2021-01324

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE	 

  	HEARING REQUESTED: NO	

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

His reenlistment on 10 Dec 19 be for a period of two years, instead of six years.  

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

He was to receive a retention bonus for his six year reenlistment; however, he did not receive the bonus as the documents were processed after the close out date of the bonus window.  The bonus was not received, rendering the six year enlistment erroneous as determined by the inspector general (IG) and the group commander (GP/CC).

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The applicant is a staff sergeant (E-5) in the Air National Guard (ANG).  

On 10 Dec 13, the applicant reenlisted for a period of six years, per the DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States, dated 10 Dec 13.  The reenlistment established his expiration term of service (ETS) and date of separation (DOS) as 9 Dec 19.  

On 10 Dec 19, the applicant reenlisted for a period of six years due to his ETS/DOS per the DD Form 4, dated 10 Dec 19.  

In support of his request, the applicant provides a letter from his GP/CC dated 7 Feb 21 stating the investigating officer in the matter of the applicant’s reenlistment determined his 19 Nov 19 reenlistment was erroneous and the Force Support Squadron (FSS) should not have accepted the reenlistment.  At the time of the applicant’s reenlistment, the unit only accepted reenlistments for a maximum of three years, unless a six year reenlistment was required for a bonus.  The applicant’s six year reenlistment on 19 Nov 19 was due to his being within 30 days of his ETS and AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment and Extension of Enlistment in the United States Air Force.  He was ineligible for the selective retention bonus per the incentive program operation guidance in effect.  His reenlistment was against policy and should have been for a maximum of three years.  

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION

NGB/A1PP recommends denial.  The documentation provided is not sufficient to support the applicant’s claim.  The applicant did not provide proof of the wing reenlistment policy, incentive operation guidance and documentation of the bonus the applicant was willing to enlist to receive.

The applicant states the wing had a specific policy with regard to reenlistments with a maximum of three years, unless a six year reenlistment was required in order to receive a bonus.  However, since the applicant reenlisted within 30 days of his current ETS, he fell under AFI 36-2606, Table 12.1, Rule 2 which states “the effective date of reenlistment will occur the next day after current ETS.”  The timing of the applicant’s reenlistment drove his reenlistment date to 10 Dec 19, putting him outside the eligibility window to receive a bonus per the reenlistment operation guidance.   

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 15 Jun 21 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E.

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 NGB/A1PP and finds a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  The Board notes the applicant believed he would receive a retention bonus for his six year reenlistment; however, there was no bonus in effect at the time he reenlisted due to his ETS/DOS.  While the applicant provides a letter of support from his GP/CC, the Board finds this information insufficient to warrant relief as the applicant was eligible to reenlist for the six year period and the reenlistment, with or without a bonus, was in accordance with AFI 36-2606.  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-2021-01324 in Executive Session on 10 Nov 21:

 , Chair, AFBCMR
 , Panel Member
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All members voted against correcting the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 12 Apr 21.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory Opinion, NGB/A1PP, dated 18 May 21.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to Applicant, dated 15 Jun 21.

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.