RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-02041
		INDEX NUMBER:  131.00
	XXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  None

	XXX-XX-XXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Officer Selection Record (OSR) be corrected to include a copy of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) Third Oak Leaf Cluster (3OLC) he was awarded for the period 13 May 96 to 15 Jul 00 and his Officer Selection Brief (OSB) be corrected to reflect his four-year assignment to Kadena Air Base Japan.

He be considered for promotion to colonel by special selection board (SSB) by the CY01B Colonel Central Selection Board.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The citation for his MSM (3OLC) was missing from his OSR.  The OSB for the CY01B Central Colonel Selection Board did not reflect in the “Overseas Duty History” section his four-year assignment to Kadena Air Base and gives the perception of limited operational experience.

Applicant provides a copy of the citation and orders for his MSM (3OLC) and copies of the four Officer Performance Reports he received while assigned to Kadena Air Base.

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 lieutenant colonel.  His Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 8 May 1980.  A review of his last ten Officer Performance Reports (OPRs) reflect overall ratings of “meets standards.”  The applicant was considered and not selected for promotion to the grade of colonel by the CY01B Central Colonel Selection Board.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAO advises that the applicant’s OSB for the CY01B Central Colonel Selection Board did not reflect the applicant’s four-year assignment to Kadena AB, Japan.  The applicant’s duty history has since been upgraded.

They defer to AFPC/DPPPO regarding the applicant’s request for promotion consideration by SSB.

The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPPO recommends denial of the applicant’s request for promotion consideration by SSB.  They agree that the citation for the applicant’s MSM (3OLC) was missing from his OSR when it met the CY01B colonel selection board.  However, the purpose of having a citation included in the record is not to allow board members to review the comments on the citation, although they may do so if they are so inclined.  Rather the purpose is to make them aware of the level of the decoration.  In fact, the majority of the accomplishments mentioned on his citation were also reflected on his OPRs for that period.  The military personnel system and subsequently the OSB did reflect the decoration.  To correct the applicant’s OSR they have provided AFPC/DPPBR1 , Officer Records, with a copy of the citation for inclusion in his record.

The applicant also contends that his overseas duty history was not reflected on his OSB.  However, they point out that the assignment history of the OSB and four of the OPRs that met the board reflected the applicant’s Japan tour.  Therefore, Board members were fully aware.

Each officer eligible for promotion by the CY01B colonel selection board received an officer preselection brief (OPB) 90-100 days prior to the central board convening date.  The OPB contains data that will appear on the OSB at the central board.  Written instructions attached to the OPB specifically instruct each officer to carefully examine the brief for completeness and accuracy.  If they find any errors, they must take corrective action prior to the selection board, not after it.  The applicant did not provide any evidence he exercised “reasonable diligence” in attempting to correct his record prior to the board convening.

The complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 8 November 2002 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, the majority of the Board agrees with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility 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, the majority of the Board finds no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD:

A majority of the Board finds insufficient evidence of error or injustice and recommends the application be denied.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 02-02041 in Executive Session on 17 December 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

By a majority vote, the Board voted to deny applicant’s request.  Mr. XXXX voted to grant the applicant’s requests but did not desire to submit a minority report.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 17 Jun 02, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPAO, dated 16 Jul 02, w/atchs.
    Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 1 Nov 02.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 8 Nov 02.

                                   Panel Chair

MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AIR FORCE BOARD
			FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS (AFBCMR)

SUBJECT:  AFBCMR Application of XXXXXXX, XXX-XX-XXXX

	I have carefully reviewed the evidence of record and the recommendation of the Board members.  A majority found that applicant had not provided sufficient evidence of error or injustice and recommended the case be denied.  I concur with that finding and their conclusion that relief is not warranted.  Accordingly, I accept their recommendation that the application be denied.

	Please advise the applicant accordingly.

							Director
							Air Force Review Boards Agency