RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2021-02889

XXXX X. XXXX	COUNSEL: NONE
	
 	HEARING REQUESTED: YES

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

His record be updated to reflect completion of serving six satisfactory years with a limit of $20,000 in Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentives.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

His SLRP bonus was not fully satisfied.  All of the required SLRP documents were submitted and he made follow up calls to the respective parties to verify if additional documentation was necessary to complete the process.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The applicant is a currently serving Air Force Reserve (AFR) staff sergeant (E-5).

DD Form 1966, Record of Military Processing – Armed Forces of the United States, second continuation page, Section VI, Remarks, dated 12 May 14, reflects the applicant elected to participate in the SLRP.

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION

ARPC/DPAT, recommends granting the application.  Based on the documentation provided by the applicant and analysis of the facts, there is evidence of an error or injustice.  The applicant entered into the Reserve on 12 May 14 and elected for the SLRP incentive.  The applicant did complete six satisfactory years following his enlistment.  The applicant has received five payments and is entitled to one additional payment.

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 29 Sep 21 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 the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of ARPC/DPAT and finds a preponderance of the evidence substantiates the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends correcting the applicant’s records as indicated below.

4.  The applicant has not shown a personal appearance, with or without counsel, would materially add to the Board’s understanding of the issues involved.

RECOMMENDATION

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) as a result of enlisting in the Air Force Reserve for a term of six years; and has fulfilled his service obligation.  Accordingly, competent authority approved his final payment not to exceed $20,000 in SLRP benefits.

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-2021-02889 in Executive Session on 15 Dec 21:

, Panel Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 11 Sep 20.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, ARPC/DPAT, w/atchs, dated 22 Sep 21.
Exhibit D:	Notification of advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 29 Sep 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.