RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBERS:  02-00623
				INDEX CODE 131.01
	 			COUNSEL:  None

				HEARING DESIRED:  Not Indicated

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive consideration by Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Year 2001A (CY01A) Central Major Selection Board with his board certification for adult critical care registered nursing (CCRN) included in his records.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The Military Personnel Flight (MPF) at Elmendorf AFB, AK, told him that as long as his original certification and his Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) reflected the critical care prefix/suffix, he did not need to take further action. However, after his nonselection he was told by AFPC that he had been misinformed and that his incomplete record significantly impacted his promotion chances.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on extended active duty in the grade of captain (date of rank 4 Jun 93).  During the period in question, he was assigned as the Deputy Chief, Multi-Service and Ambulatory Procedure Units, with the 3rd Medical Operations Squadron at Elmendorf AFB, AK. His Officer Performance Reports from 13 Sep 89 to present reflect that he “Meets Standards.”

The applicant was considered but not selected by the CY01A Major board, which convened on 18 Jun 01. His Officer Selection Brief (OSB) indicated he was board certified and his Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF) had an overall recommendation of “Promote.”  He was also considered but not selected by the CY02A board. His OSB again reflected he was board certified and his PRF for that board reflected an overall recommendation of “Promote.”

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPMAF2 advised that the applicant contacted the Chief, Nurse Utilization and Education Branch after his nonselection to major. The chief indicated the applicant’s CCRN certification was updated in his record at the time the board met; however, the supporting document was not physically located in the record. DPMAF2 advises that although the certificate was not in the applicant’s record, it did reflect he was board certified. Denial is recommended.

A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.

HQ AFPC/DPPPO concurs with DPMAF2’s findings, has nothing to add and recommends SSB consideration be denied.

A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Complete copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 17 May 02 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response. 

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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 the applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that SSB consideration is warranted. The 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 Air Force. We therefore adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of having suffered either an error or an injustice. In view of the above and absent persuasive evidence to the contrary, we conclude this appeal should be denied.  

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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 this application in Executive Session on 9 July 2002 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

						Panel Chair
						Member
						, Member

The following documentary evidence relating to AFBCMR Docket Number 02-00623 was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 12 Feb 02, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPMAF2, dated 11 Mar 02.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPO, dated 24 Apr 02.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 May 02.