RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-00373
		INDEX NUMBER:  107.00; 131.01

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be considered by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for promotion to the grade of major by the CY00B (18 September 2000) Major Selection Board, with inclusion of a Board Discrepancy Report listing the Aerial Achievement Medal (AAM), First Oak Leaf Cluster (1OLC), which was missing from his Officer Selection Record (OSR) and the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), First Oak Leaf Cluster (1OLC), which was missing from the Officer Selection Brief (OSB).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His record was presented to the board without a Board Discrepancy Report annotating incorrect decorations on his OSB.  This would lead the selection board to erroneously evaluate the record and assume he was remiss in his preselection review of his records.

In support, the applicant provided copies of a Board Discrepancy report, dated 3 January 2001; and an e-mail transmission, dated 31 January 2001, from the Officer Records Board Support Branch.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Information extracted from the Personnel Data System (PDS) indicates that the applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of captain, having been promoted to that grade effective 24 July 1994.  His total active federal military service date (TAFMSD) is 7 October 1990. 

The AFCM 1OLC was accepted for file in the OSR on 29 Oct 1999; however, it was not listed on the OSB reviewed by the CY00B Major Selection Board.

The AAM 1OLC is listed on the OSB reviewed by the CY00B Major Selection Board; however, neither the citation nor the order was on file in the OSR.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Chief, Officer Promotion, Appts, & Sel Cont. Br., AFPC/DPPPO, reviewed this application and recommended denial.  The discrepancy report was sent to the applicant’s servicing military personnel flight requesting a copy of the citation for the AAM 1OLC and the AFCM 1OLC.  They noted that the AAM 1OLC is still not filed in the OSR, nor did he include a copy with his application.  The AFCM 1OLC has been updated in the PDS.  The AAM 1OLC was reflected on the OSB and the AFCM 1OLC citation was filed in the OSR, but not reflected on the OSB.  Regardless of the fact that the OSR did not contain a board discrepancy letter, both decorations were in evidence before the board and were factored in the promotion evaluation.

The AFCM 1OLC citation was filed in the OSR but was not updated in the PDS.  The officer preselection brief is sent to each eligible officer several months prior to a selection board.  It contains data that will appear on the OSB at the central board.  The applicant has had more than ample opportunity (October 1999-September 2000) to ensure the AFCM 1OLC was updated in the PDS.  Therefore he has not demonstrated reasonable diligence in the maintenance of his records.

The evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 9 March 2001, for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, he has not responded.

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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.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.  In this respect, we note the following:

	a.  While it is true that the applicant's record before the CY00B Major Selection Board did not include the citation or the order for award of the Aerial Achievement Medal (AAM), First Oak Leaf Cluster (1OLC), the Board members were aware of the decoration because the award was listed on his officer selection brief (OSB).  According to AFPC/DPPPO, the AAM 1OLC is still missing from his selection record and we noted that he did not provide a copy of the citation with his application.  Therefore, it is suggested that he provide a copy of the citation to that office for inclusion in his officer selection record.

	b.  It is also true that the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) First Oak Leaf Cluster (1OLC) was not listed on the selection brief reviewed by the CY00B Major Selection Board.  However, since the citation for the award was accepted for file in October 1999, the board members were aware of the decoration.  We noted that the Personnel Data System (PDS) has been updated to reflect the award of the AFCM 1OLC.

	c.  The applicant’s contention that the missing information may have led to an erroneous evaluation of his record by the selection board was duly noted.  However, several months prior to the convening dates of selection boards, each officer eligible for promotion consideration is provided a preselection brief containing information which will be reviewed by the respective board.  It is the officer’s responsibility to review the information for accuracy and to insure that any necessary corrective actions are taken before the board convenes.  Other than his own assertions, we have seen no evidence that the applicant attempted to correct the cited discrepancy on the OSB or to insure that his selection record contained the citation for the AAM 1OLC.  Therefore, in our opinion, the applicant did not exercise reasonable diligence in insuring that his record before the board was accurate.

	d.  Furthermore, and more importantly, we have seen no evidence which would lead us to believe that the cited discrepancy on the OSB and the missing citation/discrepancy report caused the applicant’s record to be so inaccurate or misleading that the members of the duly constituted selection board were precluded from rendering a reasonable decision concerning his promotability in comparison with his peers.  In view of the foregoing, and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 8 May 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

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The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 31 Jan 2001, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 27 Feb 2001, w/atch.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 9 Mar 2001.

                                   
                                   Panel Chair