RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2021-01622

XXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING REQUESTED: NO	

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

Post-9/11 GI Bill eligibility.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

He has met the requirements to receive the Post 9/11 benefits - 90 plus days of time in service and an eligible character of service.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The applicant is a former Air Force airman first class (E-3).

On 11 September 2018, the applicant entered active duty.  On 15 March 2019, the applicant received an entry-level separation with an uncharacterized character of service.  His narrative reason for separation reflects “Condition, Not A Disability.”  The applicant served 6 months and 5 days of total active service.

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION

AFPC/DP3SA recommends denying the application.  Based on the documentation provided by the applicant and analysis of the facts, there is no evidence of an error or injustice on the part of the Air Force.

IAW 38 U.S.C., Chapter 33, to be eligible for the Post-9/11GI Bill, members must complete at least 90 days of active duty after completion of initial skills training (basic military and technical training) and receive a honorable character of service. The applicant was released prior to completion of technical training and the character of service noted on his DD Form 214 is Uncharacterized.  The applicant is ineligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

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 21 May 2021 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 AFPC/DP3SA 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-2021-01622 in Executive Session on 12 October 2021:

, 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/atch, dated 29 March 2021.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory Opinion, AFPC/DP3SA, w/atch, dated 13 May 2021. 
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to Applicant, dated 21 May 2021.

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.