RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-01182
		INDEX NUMBER:  131.00
	XXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  None

	XXX-XX-XXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be considered for promotion to lieutenant colonel by special selection board (SSB) for the CY01B (5 Nov 01) Central Lieutenant Colonel Selection Board and permitted to write a letter to the Board president addressing information not available to his primary board.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Due to timing of the Logistics Squadron Commander’s Board, the events of 11 Sep 01, and erroneous advice from his commander, the CY01B lieutenant colonel selection board was not aware that he was on the Logistics Squadron Commander’s list.  His commander advice was to not send a letter to the board until he had been hired as a commander.  He was notified of his selection as a squadron commander on 4 Dec 01.  Had his selection as a commander and the release of the list been timely, he would have been able to send a letter to the board stating that he had been selected as a commander.  He believes that because the board did not know of his selection to command, he did not receive full consideration for promotion to lieutenant colonel.  In support of his appeal, applicant submits a letter of support from his former commander.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is presently serving on active duty in the grade of major.  His Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD)   14 Oct 86.  A review of the applicant’s last ten Officer Performance Reports (OPRs) indicates overall ratings of “meets standards.”  The applicant was considered and nonselected for promotion to lieutenant colonel by the CY01B Central Lieutenant Colonel Selection Board.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPO recommends denial of the applicant’s request.  Although an explanation of the applicant’s selection as a squadron commander was not present in his officer selection record, the selection board had his entire officer selection record during promotion consideration.  They are not convinced that the absence of the letter to the board explaining his squadron commander candidacy caused his promotion nonselection.

The complete 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 the applicant on 21 Jun 02 for review and comment within 30 days.  To date, a response has not been received.

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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 reviewing the complete evidence of record, we were not persuaded that the applicant’s promotion opportunity was negatively impacted by the promotion selection board not being aware of his selection as a candidate for squadron commander.  Notwithstanding the timing of his board and the advice given by his commander, the applicant was considered for promotion based on his complete record of performance.  It was the applicant’s decision whether or not to write a letter to the promotion board.  He sought the advice of his commander and then decided not to submit a letter.  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 Docket Number 02-01182 in Executive Session on 7 August 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 Apr 02, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 11 Jun 02.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 21 Jun 02.