RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00866
		INDEX CODE:  131.01

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be given Special Selection Board (SSB) consideration for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by the Calendar Year 2001B (CY01B) Lieutenant Colonel Board, which convened on 5 Nov 01, with inclusion of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), Second Oak Leaf Cluster (2OLC), in his Officer Selection Record (OSR).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

After reviewing his career brief, he discovered that his end of tour MSM was not in his records when the CY01B selection board convened.  The period of the decoration was from 4 Jun 98 to 28 Sep 01.  The decoration package was processed and approved on 12 Oct 01.  He was reassigned effective 1 Oct 01.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provided documentation pertaining to the MSM (2OLC) and a copy of his career brief.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Information extracted from the Personnel Data System (PDS) indicates that the applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of major, having been promoted to that grade on 1 Nov 95.  His Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 10 Jan 84.

Applicant's Officer Performance Report (OPR) profile since 1991 follows:

	PERIOD ENDING	EVALUATION

	 2 Jun 91			Meets Standards
	 2 Jun 92			Meets Standards
	 2 Jun 93			Meets Standards
	 2 Jun 94			Meets Standards
	15 May 95			Meets Standards
	29 Feb 96			Meets Standards
	28 Feb 97			Meets Standards
	28 Feb 98			Meets Standards
   # 28 Feb 99			Meets Standards
  ##  6 Jul 99			Meets Standards
 ###  6 Jul 00			Meets Standards
####  6 Jul 01			Meets Standards

   # Top Report at the time he was considered and nonselected for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by the CY99A (19 Apr 99) Lt Col Board.

  ## Top Report at the time he was considered and nonselected for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by the CY99B (30 Nov 99) Lt Col Board.

 ### Top Report at the time he was considered and nonselected for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by the CY00A (28 Nov 00) Lt Col Board.

#### Top Report at the time he was considered and nonselected for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by the CY01B (5 Nov 01) Lt Col Board.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPO recommended denial.  AFPC/DPPPO noted the period of the decoration was through 28 Sep 01.  According to AFPC/DPPPO, AFI 36-2803, Table 3.1, Note 5, directs forwarding citations and special orders within 30 days of the date the special orders are published.  As such, the special order and citation for award of the MSM (2OLC) were processed within the guidelines of the governing directive and neither were due for file until 12 Nov 01.  Therefore, the decoration did not exist at the time the CY01B board convened and does not warrant SSB consideration.

In addition, AFPC/DPPPO indicated that central boards evaluate the entire OSR (including the promotion recommendation form, officer performance reports, officer effectiveness reports, training reports, letters of evaluation, decorations, and officer selection brief), assessing whole person factors such as job performance, professional qualities, depth and breadth of experience, leadership, and academic and professional military education.  Although the citation was not present in his OSR for the board’s review, the selection board had his entire officer selection record at their disposal during promotion consideration.  In fact, the majority of the accomplishments mentioned on the MSM (2OLC) citation was also reflected on the applicant’s OPRs.  Accordingly, they are not convinced the missing decoration citation contributed to the applicant’s promotion nonselection.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPPO evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 17 May 02 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).

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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.  The applicant's complete submission was thoroughly reviewed and his contentions were duly noted.  However, we do not find the applicant’s assertions and the documentation presented in support of his appeal sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR).  We note that the MSM (2OLC) was not required to be filed in the applicant’s records when he was considered for promotion by the CY01B Lieutenant Colonel Board.  Furthermore, we find no evidence that there was any attempt by the applicant’s superiors to ensure the decoration’s inclusion in his OSR prior to the convening of the CY01B board.  In view of the foregoing, and in the absence of sufficient evidence to the contrary, we adopt the Air Force rationale and conclude that no basis exists 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 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 02-00866 in Executive Session on 18 Jun 02, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 Mar 02, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 2 May 02.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 May 02.