RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-01381
		INDEX CODE 107.00   131.01
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His record, to include the Meritorious Service Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster (MSM, 1 OLC), be considered for promotion by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Year 2001B Central Lieutenant Colonel Selection Board.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Despite his several attempts to have the MSM, 1 OLC, included in his records prior to the CY01B board convening, he was considered by the board without the decoration reflected in his record.  

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 31 July 2001, the applicant was awarded the MSM, 1 OLC, for meritorious service during the period 20 November 1997 to 1 August 2001.

The applicant was considered for promotion and not selected by the Calendar Years 2000A (CY00A) and 2001B (CY01B) Central Lieutenant Colonel Selection Boards that convened on 28 November 2000 and 5 November 2001, respectively.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPO recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that although the decoration was not reflected on the applicant’s Officer Selection Brief (OSB), his Officer Selection Record (OSR) did contain a copy of the MSM, 1 OLC, citation which is date stamped “5 October 2001.”  Additionally, a discrepancy letter in his record reflects the MSM, 1 OLC, was awarded and filed, but not updated in the military personnel data system.  Since the board members had a copy of the citation to review, SSB consideration is not supported.

The AFPC/DPPPO 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 9 July 2002 for review and comment 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.  The applicant contends that despite his several attempts to have the MSM, 1 OLC, included in his records prior to the CY01B board convening, he was considered by the board without the decoration reflected in his record.  The Air Force has stated that although the decoration was not reflected on the applicant’s Officer Selection Brief (OSB), his Officer Selection Record (OSR) did contain a copy of the MSM, 1 OLC, citation which is date stamped “5 October 2001.”  Additionally, a discrepancy letter in his record reflects the MSM, 1 OLC, was awarded and filed, but not updated in the military personnel data system.  Therefore, since the selection board members had a copy of the citation to review, we find no basis upone which to recommend favorable action on the applicant’s request.

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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 Docket Number 02-01381 in Executive Session on 10 October 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 9 Apr 02, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 27 Jun 02.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Jul 02.