RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-02462
			INDEX NUMBER:  131.00
	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  None

	XXX-XX-XXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Officer Selection Brief (OSB) prepared for the CY01B Central Lieutenant Colonel Selection Board be corrected to show his correct duty title for the entry effective 1 Oct 93 under the “Assignment History” section.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His OSB reflects a duty title of “Chief Navigator/Mission Coordinator” under the “Assignment History” section for the entry effective 1 Oct 93.  His Officer Performance Report for the period 1 Sep 93 to 31 Aug 94 reflects a duty title of “Flight Commander/Chief Navigator.  In support of his application, the applicant has attached a copy of the incorrect OSB and a copy of the OPR with the correct duty title.

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.  His Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 13 Sep 86.  A resume of the applicant’s last ten OPRs follows:

	Closeout Date				Overall Rating

	  31 Aug 93				Meets Standards
	  31 Aug 94				Meets Standards
	  31 Aug 95				Meets Standards
	  31 Aug 96				Meets Standards
	  31 Aug 97				Meets Standards
	  31 Aug 98				Meets Standards
	  31 Aug 99				Meets Standards
	  31 Aug 00				Meets Standards
	  31 Aug 01				Meets Standards
	  01 Jul 02				Meets Standards

The applicant was considered but 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 advises that they have verified that the applicant’s OSB contained incorrect duty information.  They have coordinated with the applicant’s Military Personnel Flight to correct the applicant’s duty history.  They defer to the recommendation of AFPC/DPPPO as to whether the applicant should be granted promotion consideration by special selection board (SSB).

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

AFPC/DPPPO recommends that the applicant be denied promotion consideration to lieutenant colonel by SSB.

The incorrect duty title entry on the applicant’s OSB has been a matter of record for well over eight years.  He has not provided a concrete explanation for filing so late to correct this error.  The error has been corrected in the military personnel data system.  However, 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 contains data that will appear on the OSB at the central board.  Written instructions attached to the OPB advise the officer to carefully examine the brief for completeness and accuracy.  If they find errors, they must take corrective action prior to the board convening.  The applicant has not demonstrated reasonable diligence in the maintenance of his records.

Although the duty title was incorrect on the OSB, the correct duty title was reflected on the applicant’s corresponding OPR.  They believe that the board was able to distinguish the difference between the information reflected on the OSB and the information reflected on the OPR.

Central boards evaluate the entire officer selection record (OSR) including the promotion recommendation form, officer performance reports, decorations, etc., assessing whole person factors such as job performance, professional qualities, depth and breadth of experience, leadership, and academic and professional military education.  AFPC/DPPPO is not convinced that the incorrect duty title from eight years ago contributed to the applicant’s nonselection.

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 6 Dec 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 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, 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 02-02462 in Executive Session on 30 January 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 Jul 02, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPAO, dated 30 Aug 02.
    Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 25 Nov 02.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 6 Dec 02.