RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-01882
		 INDEX CODE:  111.02

	COUNSEL:  NONE

	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) rendered for the period 25 Mar 99 through 24 Mar 00 be declared void and removed from her records.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The record was based on retribution as well as a personality conflict with the rater during the rating period.

Applicant’s complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 10 Aug 81.  She is currently serving in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) in the grade of technical sergeant, effective, and with a date of rank (DOR) of 1 Jan 99.

Applicant’s EPR profile since 1989 reflects the following:

            PERIOD ENDING          OVERALL EVALUATION

               2 Dec 89                    4
               2 Dec 90                    4
               2 Dec 91                    5
               2 Nov 92                    4
               4 Aug 93                    5
               4 Aug 94                    5
               1 Jun 95                    5
               9 Feb 96                    4
               9 Feb 97                    5
              19 Jan 98                    5
              24 Mar 99                    5
            * 24 Mar 00                    3
              24 Mar 01                    5

     * Contested report.

The applicant filed a similar appeal under the provisions of AFI 36‑2401, Correcting Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Reports.  The Evaluation Reports Appeal Board (ERAB) was not convinced by the applicant’s documentation and denied her request to void the contested report indicating that substantiated findings from a formal investigation, memorandums from others in the rating chain substantiating a personality conflict or the existence of bias were necessary to support her contentions but were not included with her appeal.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Chief, Inquiries/AFBCMR Section, AFPC/DPPPWB, indicated that the first time the report was considered in the promotion process was cycle 01E7 to master sergeant (promotions effective Aug 01 - Jul 02).  Should the Board void the report as requested, she would be entitled to supplemental promotion consideration for cycle 01E7.  She would become a select for this cycle pending a favorable data verification and the recommendation of the commander.

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

The Chief, Performance Evaluation Section, AFPC/DPPPEP, indicated that based on the lack of evidence, they do not support the applicant’s request.  Air Force policy is that an evaluation report is accurate as written when it becomes a matter of record.  To prove personality conflict/bias, it is necessary to receive firsthand evidence that clearly shows how the conflict prevented the evaluator from preparing a fair and accurate report.  If other evaluators support an appeal because they were unaware of a conflict at the time, they should provide specific information (and cite their sources) which leads them to believe the report is not an objective assessment.

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

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to applicant on 31 Aug 01 for review and response within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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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.  After reviewing the evidence of record, we are not persuaded that the applicant was rated unfairly or that the report is in error.  Applicant contends that a personality conflict existed with the rater.  However, other than her own assertions, she has not provided any evidence that would lead us to conclude that the rater was unable to provide a fair and objective assessment of her duty performance during the contested rating period or that the report was based on factors other than her performance.  Further, at the time the report was rendered, we note that the indorser concurred with the rater’s assessment.  The indorser apparently had no reason to believe the rater’s assessment was biased since he did not adjust the rating.  In view of the foregoing, and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in the 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 30 October 2001, under the provisions of Air Force Instruction 36‑2603:

	            Panel Chair
	            Member
	            Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 Jun 01, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 1 Aug 01.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPEP, dated 27 Aug 01.
     Exhibit E.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 31 Aug 01.