RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-01791
		INDEX NUMBER:  131.00
	XXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  None

	XXX-XX-XXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His assignment history as indicated on the Officer Selection Brief (OSB) viewed by the CY01 Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board be corrected to reflect a duty title of “Strategic Airlift Director” effective 1 Feb 97 and a duty title of “Senior Airlift Director” effective 1 May 98.

He be considered for promotion to lieutenant colonel by special selection board (SSB) for the CY01 Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board with the corrected OSB.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

If his duty history had been correct on the OSB, it would have shown critical duty progression at the MAJCOM level and demonstrated performance-based potential to serve in the rank of lieutenant colonel.  He believes this error contributed to his nonselection for promotion to lieutenant colonel by the CY01 Board.

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.  A review of the applicant’s last ten Officer Performance Reports (OPRs) indicates overall ratings of “meets standards.”  The applicant was considered and not selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel by the CY01B (5 Nov 01) Central Lieutenant Colonel Selection Board.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAO verified that the applicant’s OSB contained incorrect assignment history information.  They indicate that the applicant’s current Military Personnel Flight (MPF) has updated the applicant’s duty history.  They defer to AFPC/DPPPO’s recommendation regarding the applicant’s request for an SSB.

The complete evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPPO recommends disapproval of the applicant’s request for an SSB with the corrected duty history.  The applicant’s request is not timely.  Although the data was incorrect on the OSB, both duty titles were correctly reflected on the applicant’s corresponding OPRs.  As such, they believe the promotion board was able to distinguish the difference between the information on the OSB, and the information reflected on the OPR.

Each officer eligible for promotion consideration by the CY01B board received an officer preselection brief (OPB) 90-100 days prior to the board convening in Nov 01.  The OPB the officer receives before the board contains the same data that will appear on the OSB at the central board.  The applicant did not show that he exercised due diligence to discover the errors prior to the 5 Nov 01 board date.  There is also no clear evidence that the incorrect duty titles negatively impacted the applicant’s promotion opportunity.

The complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 27 Sep 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.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of AFPC/DPPPO and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  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 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 02-01791 in Executive Session on 5 November 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
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The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 6 May 02, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPAO, dated 20 Jun 02.
    Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 19 Sep 02.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 27 Sep 02.

                                   
                                   Panel Chair