RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-01256
				INDEX CODE:  131.00

	APPLICANT 	COUNSEL:  None

	SSN		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  His Officer Selection Brief (OSB) be corrected to reflect his current duty title and Duty Air Force Specialty Code (DAFSC) and his overseas duty history be corrected.

2.  His corrected record be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Year 2001B (CY01B) Selection Board.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His OSB did not reflect his correct overseas duty history nor his current DAFSC and Duty Title for the CY01B central lieutenant colonel selection board.

He went to Randolph to review his records, however, the records section was unable to produce a copy of his records for him to review.  He did not receive the first copy of his OSB, but received a second copy in October 2001.  He went to the MPF to notify them of the errors.  An employee of the MPF pulled his information up in the system and his overseas duty history was listed.  They could not explain why the information was not on his OSB.  He was unable to update his record prior to the board because his father became ill and later passed away and he was very busy with the deployment for Operation Enduring Freedom. 

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of major.

Applicant was considered, but not selected for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by the CY01B central lieutenant colonel selection board.

Applicant’s OPR profile as a major is listed below.

			PERIOD ENDING		OVERALL EVALUATION

			 2 May 98		Meets Standards
			 2 May 99		Meets Standards
			 9 Jun 00		Meets Standards
			 9 Jun 01		Meets Standards

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPAO states the MPR has accurately updated the applicant's duty history based on source documentation on file (Exhibit C).

HQ AFPC/DPPPOO states every eligible officer is sent an officer preselection brief (OPB) 90-100 days before the central board convenes.  The brief contains information that will be on the OSB at the central board.  The instructions contained in the Military Personnel Flight Memorandum which is attached to the OPB gives the officer specific instructions on reviewing the brief and what actions can be taken to correct errors before the board.  The instructions specifically state, "Officers will not be considered by a Special Selection Board if, in exercising reasonable diligence, the officer should have discovered the error or omission in his/her records and could have taken timely correction action."  The MPF informed the applicant that they did not have access to correct his current AFSC and duty title, and for him to contact his supervisor and command to correct these errors.  The applicant has not provided any evidence to indicate he contacted his supervisor or command to correct the errors.  

DPPPOO duly notes the applicant's contention that his overseas duty history was not reflected on his OPB, however, his top three officer performance reports that met the board did reflect his Japan tour.  Furthermore, he received a Meritorious Service Medal for his Japan tour, and this citation was on file when his record met the board. 

The central boards evaluate the service members' entire OSR.  The central boards consider the members' job performance, professional qualities, depth and breadth of experience, leadership, and academic and professional military education.  They also include in their assessment for promotion consideration promotion recommendation forms, officer performance reports, officer effectiveness reports, training reports, letters of evaluation, decorations and officer selection briefs.  

There is no clear evidence that the incorrect duty information and missing overseas duty history negatively impacted his promotion opportunity.  DPPPOO is not convinced the contested errors on the applicant's OSB contributed to his nonselection.  Based on the evidence provided they recommend the applicant's request to be considered for promotion by a Special Selection Board be denied.

A copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR STAFF EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 16 August 2002, for review and response within 30 days.  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 thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record, we are not sufficiently persuaded that the applicant should be provided consideration for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by a Special Selection Board for the Calendar Year 2001B selection board.  Although the applicant’s overseas duty history was missing on the Officer Selection Brief and has subsequently been corrected, we note that this assignment was reflected, not only on the citation for his Meritorious Service Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster, but it was also reflected on the top three Officer Performance Reports in his selection record which met the selection board.  Therefore, we are persuaded that the board members were aware of this assignment.  With respect to the applicant’s current duty title and DAFSC issues on the Officer Selection Brief, we note that while these were not reflected in his selection record, we find no evidence that he attempted to correct his record before the selection board convened.  We also are not persuaded by the evidence before us that these omissions were the sole causes for the applicant’s non-selection to the grade of lieutenant colonel, nor are we persuaded that the lack thereof significantly impacted his promotion opportunity.  In summary, we do not find applicant's numerous assertions, in and by themselves, sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Air Force.  Therefore, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force and adopt the rational expressed as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant failed to sustain his burden of establishing the existence of either an error or an injustice warranting favorable action on these requests.

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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 02-01256 in Executive Session on 1 October 2002 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 8 Apr 02, w/atch.
   Exhibit B.  Officer Selection Brief.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAO, dated 22 May 02.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPRPO, dated 13 Aug 02.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Aug 02.