RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-00016

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) rendered for the period    1 May 99 to 30 Sep be declared void.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The contested report is incorrect and unjust in its entirety because she did not have enough days supervision under her supervisor to generate a report.  Applicant submitted a statement from the Superintendent of Customer Support, Mission Support Squadron, PC-III computer generated documents showing change of rater and email messages supporting her appeal.

Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of MSgt (E-7).

The applicant appealed the contested report under the provisions of AFI 36-2401, Correction of Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Reports, 1 Aug 97 and the appeal was considered and returned without action by the Evaluation Review Appeals Board (ERAB) because the application was incomplete.

EPR profile since 1995 reflects the following:

          PERIOD ENDING	OVERALL EVALUATION

        27 Sep    95                     5
        17 Jun    96                     5
         9 Jun    97                     5
         9 Jun    98                     5
        30 Apr    99                     5
     *  30 Sep    99                     4
        30 Sep    00                     5

     *  Contested report.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Chief, Performance Evaluation Section, AFPC/DPPPEP, reviewed this application recommended denial.  The Air Force policy is that an evaluation report is accurate as written when it becomes a matter of record.  To effectively challenge an EPR, it is necessary to hear from the members of the rating chain-not only for support, but also for clarification/explanation.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

The Chief, Inquiries/Special Actions Section, AFPC/DPPPWB, also reviewed this application and states that based on the applicant’s date of rank for master sergeant, the first time the report will be considered for promotion will be cycle 02E8 to senior master sergeant (promotions effective Apr 02 - Mar 03).  Should the Board grant her request, providing the applicant is otherwise eligible, she will be entitled to supplemental promotion consideration beginning with cycle 02E8.  However, should a favorable decision be received by 1 Feb 02 there will be sufficient time to make the correction to her records prior to the time the 02E8 Evaluation Board convenes and supplemental consideration would not be required.

A complete copy of their evaluation is attached at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The applicant reviewed the opinions and provided a response, which is at Exhibit F.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.	The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.	The application was timely filed.

3.	Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence of record, we are persuaded that the contested report should be declared void and removed from her records.  In our opinion, after reviewing the PC-III computer generated reports, some doubt exists regarding whether the number of days of supervision by the rating chain for the period 1 May 99 to 30 Sep 99 was sufficient to generate a performance report.  It appears that during the contested time period, the applicant was apparently detailed to another base nearby for 59 days to provide support for the Protocol Office.  While the applicant has not provided statements from the rating chain, based on the evidence of record, we are persuaded that any doubt should be resolved in her favor.  Therefore, to preclude any further injustice to the applicant, we recommend that the contested report be removed from her records.  As noted by the Air Force, the first time the contested report will be considered in the promotion process will be cycle 02E8, therefore, it is not necessary to provide her with supplemental promotion consideration.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that the Enlisted Performance Report, AF Form 910, rendered for the period 1 May 1999 through 30 September 1999, be declared void and removed from her records.

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 30 May 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

		Ms. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
		Mr. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member
		Ms. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 28 Dec 00, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPPEP, dated 6 Mar 01.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, AFPC/DPPPWB, 18 Jan 01
	Exhibit E.	Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 16 Mar 01.
	Exhibit F.	Applicant's Response, dated 25 Apr 01.

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                                   Panel Chair

AFBCMR 01-00016

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that the Enlisted Performance Report, AF Form 910, rendered for the period 1 May 1999 through 30 September 1999, be, and hereby is, declared void and removed from her records.