ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: 01-01267

		COUNSEL:  NONE

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His record, to include award of the Air Force Commendation Medal, Third Oak Leaf Cluster (AFCM, 3 OLC), be considered for promotion by Special Selection Board for the Calendar Year 2000B Central Major Selection Board.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on extended active duty in the grade of captain.

During the period 22 August 1996 to 9 September 1998, the applicant was assigned to Warner Robins AFB, Georgia.

During the period 10 September 1998 to 7 September 1999, the applicant was assigned to Osan AB, Korea.

On 9 August 1999, the applicant was awarded the AFCM, 2 OLC, for the period 10 September 1998 to 7 September 1999.  A copy of the citation to accompany the award of the AFCM, 2 OLC, was filed in his records on 7 February 2000.

The applicant was considered and nonselected for promotion to the grade of major by the CY00B Central Major Selection Board that convened on 18 September 2000.  The Officer Selection Brief (OSB) reviewed by the CY00B board incorrectly listed the applicant’s duty title as “Chief, Communications and Navigations Control Branch,” effective 22 August 1996, and did not reflect the AFCM, 2 OLC, awarded in 1999.

The applicant’s duty history has been administratively corrected to reflect “Contracting Officer,” effective 22 August 1996, and “Chief, Communications and Navigations Contracts Branch,” effective 29 June 1998.

On 31 January 2001, a Recommendation for Decoration Printout (RDP) was prepared on the applicant for the purpose of recommending him for award of the AFCM, 3 OLC.

On 2 April 2001, the applicant was awarded the AFCM, 3 OLC, for the period 22 August 1996 to 9 September 1998.

On 26 July 2001, the Board considered applicant’s requests that his record, to include his corrected duty history and the AFCM, 2 OLC and 3 OLC, be considered for promotion by an SSB for the CY00B Central Major Board.  The Board found sufficient evidence to warrant providing him SSB consideration with his corrected duty history and the AFCM, 2 OLC, a matter of record; however, the Board found insufficient evidence to warrant SSB consideration with the AFCM, 3 OLC, awarded in 2001, a matter of record.  For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s previous consideration, and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit F.

In letters, dated 30 October 2001 and 7 January 2002, the applicant provided additional documentation and requested reconsideration of his request for SSB consideration for the CY00B Central Major Board, with the AFCM, 3 OLC, a matter of record.  The applicant’s complete submissions, with attachments, are at Exhibits G and H.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  The statement submitted by the Deputy Director of Contracting indicates that it was the intention of applicant’s superiors to have the contested decoration a part of applicant’s record when he was considered for promotion by the CY00B selection board.  However, he fails to state what actions were taken to insure that the award in question was processed before the CY00B board; instead, he states that the award was lost on base and not timely processed.  As we have previously indicated, the award was processed within the time allowed by regulation and it does not appear that the applicant’s superiors took the appropriate actions to insure that the award was processed prior to the convening of the CY00B selection board.  In view of the above determination, we find no basis upon which to recommend favorable action on the applicant’s request.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the additional evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of 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 Docket Number 01‑01267 in Executive Session on 15 November 2001 and 28 February 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit F.  Record of Proceedings, dated 1 Oct 01, w/atchs.
	Exhibit G.  Letter, Applicant, dated 30 Oct 01, w/atchs.
	Exhibit H.  Letter, Applicant, dated 7 Jan 02, w/atch.

                                   
                                   Panel Chair