RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-02407
		INDEX CODE:  131.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  His Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF) prepared for the Calendar Year 1998C Colonel Selection Board be changed.

2.  He be considered for promotion to the grade of colonel by Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Years 1998C, 1999A and 2000A Central Colonel Selection Boards.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was wronged by the Air Force Promotion System when he was non-selected for promotion to colonel during the December 1998 board.  He also contends that he was denied a fair opportunity to compete for selection due to an egregious mistake of fact on the part of his then senior rater when preparing his PRF for this board.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a personal statement and, statements from the senior rater and the management level review (MLR) president.

Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

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

Applicant was considered and not selected for promotion to the grade of colonel by the CY98C, CY99A, and CY00A Central Colonel Selection Boards.

Applicant submitted an appeal under Evaluations Reports Appeal Board (ERAB) and his appeal was denied.

Applicant’s Officer Performance Reports (OPRs) from 1991 through 2001 reflect meets standards on all performance factors.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPP states that the applicant requests he be granted an SSB because he was denied the opportunity to compete for selection due to an egregious mistake of fact on the part of his senior rater when preparing his PRF for the board.  The applicant also states that the PRF did not fairly and accurately characterize his performance for two months prior to writing this PRF and because he was under gross misapprehension as to the effect words he used to characterize that performance.  The applicant has provided supporting documentation from the senior rater and management level review president as required.  However, the senior rater has failed to demonstrate there was a material error in the PRF; a material error in the record of performance which substantially impacted the content of the PRF; or a material error in the process by which the PRF was crafted.  In all instances, the requested change to Section IV must be related to the documented error.  Therefore, they recommend denial of applicant’s request.

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

AFPC/DPPPO states that they concur with AFPC/DPPP’s comments and recommendation.

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

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 9 November 2001, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to applicant 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’s records are in error or that he has been the victim of an injustice.  His contentions are noted; however, in our opinion, the detailed comments provided by the appropriate Air Force offices adequately address those allegations.  Therefore, we agree with opinions and recommendations of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for the 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 10 January 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Chair
Vice Chair
Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 17 Aug 01, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPP, dated 30 Oct 01.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 30 Oct 01.
	Exhibit E.	Letter, AFBCMR, dated 9 Nov 01.