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

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-00614

	XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

	XXXXXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  YES

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  22 Jan 06

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.	The Third Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM, 3 OLC) awarded on 20 February 2001, be upgraded to a Meritorious Service Medal (MSM).

2.	His corrected record be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for the P0500A board and if not selected, his record be considered by an SSB for the P0501B board. 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 22 May 2003, the Board considered applicant’s requests for the following relief:

	1.	 The result of the United States Air Forces in Europe, Inspector General (USAFE/IG) investigation conducted on him from 26 May to 28 June 2000 be expunged from his records.

	2.	 The satisfactory rating for the 426th Air Base Squadron Chaplain in the May 2000 USAFE Functional Inspection be upgraded to excellent.

	3.	 The Officer Performance Report (OPR), rendered for the period 22 December 1999 through 30 June 2000, be rewritten to include an excellent Functional Rating and strong promotion statements, or in the alternative, be removed from his records.

	4.	 The Letter of Admonishment (LOA) administered on 6 July 2000 be expunged from his records.

	5.	 The Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF) prepared for the Calendar Year 2001 Lieutenant Colonel Selection Board (P0500A) be rewritten to accurately reflect his service.

	6.	 The Third Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM, 3 OLC) awarded on 20 February 2001, be upgraded to a Meritorious Service Medal (MSM).

	7.	 His corrected record be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for the P0500A board and if not selected, his record be considered by an SSB for the P0501B board. 

The Board found sufficient evidence to warrant voiding the contested OPR, upgrading the satisfactory rating for the 426th Air Base Squadron Chaplain in the May 2000 USAFE Functional Inspection to excellent, and providing the applicant promotion consideration by an SSB for the P0501B Board.  In addition, a majority of the Board found sufficient evidence to warrant expunging the LOA administered on 6 July 2000, from his records.  However, the Board found no basis upon which to recommend favorable consideration of his request to have the PRF prepared for the P0500A Board rewritten and the AFCM, 3 OLC, upgraded to an MSM.  For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the application, and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit J.

In letters, dated 11 November 2003 and 10 February 2004, the applicant requests the AFCM, 3 OLC, be upgraded to the MSM, 2 OLC, and consideration for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by an SSB for the P0501B board.  In support of his request, the applicant submits a statement from his former senior rater and a reaccomplished MSM citation.  Applicant’s complete submissions, with attachments, are at Exhibits K and L.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR recommends the Board make the determination concerning the applicant’s request to upgrade the AFCM, 3 OLC, to the MSM, 2 OLC, since the recommending authority has provided a new citation and all derogatory information has been removed from his records.

The AFPC/DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit O.

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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 6 August 2004 for review and response within 30 days.  However, as of this date, this office has received no response.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice to warrant upgrading the AFCM, 3 OLC, to the MSM, 2 OLC.  In this respect, we note the awarding authority has concurred with the applicant’s request and provides an MSM citation.  In view of this, we recommend the AFCM, 3 OLC, be upgraded to an MSM, 2 OLC.  In addition, his corrected record should be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by an SSB for the P0501B board.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 20 February 2001, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Second Oak Leaf Cluster (MSM, 2 OLC) for meritorious service during the period 28 January 1997 to 7 July 2000, rather than the Air Force Commendation Medal, Third Oak Leaf Cluster (AFCM, 3 OLC).

It is further recommended that he be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by Special Selection Board for the Calendar Year 2001B Central Lieutenant Colonel Selection Board and any subsequent boards for which the above award was not a matter of record.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2002-00614 in Executive Session on 5 January 2005, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				Panel Chair
				Member
				Member

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit J.  Record of Proceedings, dated 31 Oct 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit K.  Letter, Applicant, dated 11 Nov 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit L.  Letter, Applicant, dated 10 Feb 04, w/atchs.
    Exhibit M.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 26 May 04.
    Exhibit N.  Letter, Applicant, dated 3 Jun 04.
    Exhibit O.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 28 Jul 04.
    Exhibit P.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Aug 04.

AFBCMR BC-2002-00614

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX,  be corrected to show that on 20 February 2001, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Second Oak Leaf Cluster (MSM, 2 OLC) for meritorious service during the period 28 January 1997 to 7 July 2000, rather than the Air Force Commendation Medal, Third Oak Leaf Cluster (AFCM, 3 OLC).

It is further directed that he be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by Special Selection Board for the Calendar Year 2001B Central Lieutenant Colonel Selection Board and any subsequent boards for which the above award was not a matter of record.