RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00559, Cse 2
				INDEX CODE:  111.01

	APPLICANT	COUNSEL:  None

	SSN		HEARING DESIRED:  None

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Enlisted  Performance  Report (EPR) rendered for the period 25 Mar 99 thru 24 Mar 00 be removed from his records.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He believes his record is unjust due to the fact that his feedback dated 28 Oct 99 went as far as to state "I expect to call you "Chief" in December." He was never told he was not completing his job and not giving one hundred percent.  He should have received Senior Rater endorsement based on the feedback he was given.

Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of senior master sergeant.

The applicant appealed the contested report under the provisions of AFI 36-2401, Correcting Officer and Enlisted Evaluations Reports.  The Evaluation Reports Appeal Board (ERAB) was not convinced by the documentation submitted by the applicant and denied his request.

EPR profile as a senior master sergeant reflects the following:

			PERIOD ENDING 			OVERALL EVALUATION

			   8 Jun 98					5

			  24 Mar 99					5
			 *24 Mar 00					5
			  24 Mar 01					5

*Contested report.

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AIR STAFF EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPWB states in accordance with AFI 36-2502, Airman Promotion Program and AFPC/DPP 081945Z Msg, supplemental promotion consideration regarding EPRs is  done on a case by case basis.  The member will not be granted supplemental promotion consideration if the error or omission was reflected on their Data Verification Record (DVR) or in the Unit Personnel Record Group (UPRG) and the member did not take the necessary corrective action or follow up action before the original board convened.  This was accomplished to reduce the number of "after the fact" changes that are initiated in an effort to get another opportunity for promotion.  On 15 Nov 01, the applicant requested to have the contested EPR removed from his record.  AFPC/DPPPAE denied his request to remove the EPR from his records on 3 Jan 02.  Although the applicant did not submit a request to remove the EPR until after the convening of the 00E9 Evaluation Board, DPPPWB believes the circumstances of his case would warrant supplemental promotion consideration if the Board approves his request.  The applicant will be entitled to supplemental promotion consideration beginning with cycle 00E9 if approval of his request is granted (Exhibit C).

AFPC/DPPPE states the applicant submitted an appeal to the ERAB and the ERAB was not convinced that the applicant’s EPR was erroneous or unjust.  The applicant did not submit any evidence to support voiding the EPR.  An EPR is not considered erroneous because the ratee believes it may impact future promotions or career opportunities or because the report is not consistent with previously rated reports.  The applicant has not submitted any documentation addressing what is erroneous on his EPR.  Nor has the applicant submitted any documentation from his chain of command referencing their support to void the EPR.  Although current Air Force policy requires performance feedback for personnel, the assessment made at the time of the feedback may or may not be used in accomplishing the report.  The rater may support a senior rater endorsement but it is at the discretion of the each evaluator whether to support or not support senior rater endorsement based on the knowledge and information they have
about the ratee's performance.  Therefore, based on the evidence submitted they recommend denying the applicant’s request.

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

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR STAFF EVALUATION:

Complete copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 22 Mar 02, for review and response.  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 error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are unpersuaded that relief should be granted.  Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, we do not find these assertions, in and by themselves, sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the offices of the Air Force.  If one evaluator supports senior rater endorsement this does not mean the remaining evaluators will support the same.  It is the responsibility of each evaluator to evaluate a ratee based on their knowledge of the ratee's performance.  Although, the applicant's rater supported senior rater endorsement, the remaining evaluators are not obligated to support senior rater endorsement.  We therefore adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden that he has suffered either an error or an injustice.  Hence, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the 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 AFBCMR Docket Number 01-03544 in Executive Session on May 7, 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 5 Feb 02, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Enlisted Performance Reports.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 26 Feb 02.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, AFPC/DPPPE, dated 15 Mar 02.
	Exhibit E.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Mar 02.