RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-00866
		INDEX NUMBER:  131.00

	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  None

	XXX-XX-XXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The citation for the Air Force Commendation Medal, Third Oak Leaf Cluster (AFCM, 3OLC) awarded to him for the period 16 Feb 92 to 25 Oct 95 be included in his personnel records and he be granted promotion consideration to lieutenant colonel by special selection board (SSB) for the CY00A (28 Nov 00) central lieutenant colonel selection board with the corrected record.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The citation for his AFCM (3OLC) was not included in his officer selection record (OSR) that met the CY00A central lieutenant colonel selection board although he had previously verified that it was part of his master personnel record during a Spring 1999 records review at the Air Force Personnel Center.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is serving on active duty in the grade of major.  His Total Active Federal military Service Date is 15 Jun 81.  The overall rating on his last ten Officer Performance Reports (OPRs) is “Meets Standards.”  The applicant was considered and not selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel by the CY00A (28 Nov 00) central lieutenant colonel selection board.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Chief, Officer Programs Management Section, AFPC/DPPPO, evaluated this application and recommends denial of the applicant’s request.

They agree that the citation for the applicant’s AFCM (3OLC) was missing from his OSR.  The board was aware of the decoration, however, since the decoration was included on the officer selection brief (OSB) and a discrepancy letter was filed on top of the OSR.  They indicate that other than the last sentence of the citation, all accomplishments listed are included on the applicant’s OPRs and on the promotion recommendation form (PRF).  The applicant also did not substantiate his claim that the citation was in his OSR in 1999, but did not meet the CY00A board.  Finally, they are not convinced that the missing decoration contributed to the applicant’s nonselection for promotion.

The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the evaluation was mailed to the applicant on 25 May 2001 for review and comment within 30 days.  To date, a reply has not been received.

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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.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, 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 3 July 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
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The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 22 Mar 01, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 8 May 01.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 25 May 01.

                                   
                                   Panel Chair