RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  02-01834
							INDEX CODE:  111.02
    							COUNSEL:  NONE

    							HEARING DESIRED:  NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) rendered for the period 2 May 1990 through 1 May 1999 be removed from her records and an AF Form 77, Supplemental Evaluation Sheet, be submitted in its place.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

There was insufficient supervision under the rater and additional rater for an EPR to be rendered.  

In support of her request applicant submits a copy of the personnel data roster, DFAS print-out for Reserve participation, copy of letter from AFRC/IGQ, a copy of the contested report, a copy of the Evaluation Reports Appeal Board (ERAB) decision and a copy of HQ AFRC message traffic on Reserve Enlisted Performance Reports - New Requirements, SSgt and Above.  

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The Military Personnel Database (MilPDS) reflects that the applicant has a pay date of 22 January 1987.  Following her successful completion of basic military and technical training, she was assigned to an active Reserve position.  As of the Retirement Year (RYE) ending 21 January 2002, she has earned 15 satisfactory years of Federal service.  A similar appeal by the applicant was considered and denied by the ERAB.  The following is a resume of her EPR profile:

	PERIOD ENDING		PROMOTION RECOMMENDATION

  22 Jan 87 - 1 May 90		NO REPORT RENDERED
    01 May 99				4 (contested report)
    01 May 01				5

Pursuant to a Inspector General (IG) complaint filed by the applicant containing 8 allegations of unprofessional relationship/inappropriate behavior, conduct unbecoming a non-commissioned officer, conduct unbecoming an officer and abuse of authority, which resulted in a “hostile work environment,” an investigation was conducted by an investigating officer appointed by the command IG during the period 7 May through 4 November 2000.  In a report signed on 18 November 2000, the investigating officer concluded that four of the applicant’s allegations were substantiated.  Following 482d FW/JA’s review on 1 April 2000, the IG issued a revised summary report of investigation on 6 May 2001.  Based on the HQ AFRC/JAJ review, HQ AFRC/IGQ amended the report of investigation and all allegations were found to be unsubstantiated (Exhibit E).  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPB recommends the application be denied.  DPB states that during January, February and March 1999, the applicant performed 14 days inactive duty training and five days active duty training for a total of 19 points.  The guidelines prescribed in the message submitted by the applicant, states reestablishing the requirement for unit reservists to have a minimum of 16 points under direct supervision of their rater before an EPR is required.  The applicant had more than the minimum 16 points under the supervision of the rater before her EPR was prepared.  ARPC/DPB evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Applicant states that the original EPR, dated 2 May 1990 - 1 May 1998 was lost by the MPF.  Instead of reconstructing an EPR to the original EPR, the MPF changed the shell dates resulting in a new commander having to write the EPR.  This commander wrote the EPR based on opinions of a supervisor having personal issues with her.  She requests the Board review IG Case Number UCR 000002 and RXC010267.  Applicant’s letter is at Exhibit E.

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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 documentation submitted with this appeal, we are not persuaded that the contested report is an inaccurate assessment of the applicant's performance during the contested time period.  The applicant asserts that there was insufficient supervision under the rater and additional rater for an Evaluation Performance Report (EPR) to be rendered; however, the Board finds insufficient documentation to support this contention.  The guidelines prescribed in the message provided by the applicant (Reserve Enlisted Performance Reports (EPRs) - New Requirements, SSG and Above), establishes the requirement for unit reservists to have a minimum of 16 points under direct supervision of their rater.  We note that the applicant accumulated 19 points for training during the months of January through March 1999, thus exceeding the minimum required points.  In addition, we have noted the assessment of the Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command Inspector General’s addendum to the Report of Investigation, in which they found that all allegations to include the allegation of abuse of authority, which resulted in a “hostile work environment” against her rater and additional rater, were unsubstantiated.  Based on this information and in the absence of any evidence by the applicant that successfully refutes these findings, the Board finds no basis upon which 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 this application in Executive Session on 16 April 2003 under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 May 02, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, ARPC/DPB, dated 20 Jun 02 w/atchs.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Jul 02.

     Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, dated 17 Jul 02.
     Exhibit F.  Letter, Addendum to Report of Investigation, HQ 
                 AFRC/IGQ w/atchs, dated 19 Nov 01 (withdrawn).

                                  Panel Chair