RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-02585

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His date of rank (DOR) to TSgt (E-6) be corrected from 1 July 2002 to 1 March 2002.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The delay for promotion was unjust/in error due to administrative problems in the 349th Military Personnel Flight (MPF) when switching personnel management software and squadron management did not accomplish appropriate follow up actions as well.  In order to be promoted, an award of a 7 skill level was required.  All training was accomplished and a 7 skill level was awarded on 10 December 2001.  Supporting paperwork was dated 5 January 2002 but appropriate personnel tracking records were not updated to allow automated systems to perform the proper functions.  Not until the MPF supervisor was questioned did appropriate corrective actions take place. 

In support of his appeal, the applicant submits a copy of Classification/On-the-Job Training actions, and the promotion eligibility rosters.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is presently serving in the Air Force Reserve in the grade of TSgt (E-6).  He was promoted to the grade of Technical Sergeant effective and with a date of rank of 1 July 2002

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFRC/DPMB stated after thoroughly reviewing the member’s request, they were unable to recommend approval of the applicant’s  request.  Actions of this type require the member’s unit commander’s approval and this was not provided in the applicant’s request.  DPMB has contacted the member at his residence on               18 September 2002, and the member’s servicing MPF for this information, as of this date the documentation has not been provided.  

AFRC/DPMB evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 25 October 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 an error or injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that the applicant’s date of rank of technical sergeant should be corrected to reflect 1 March 2002. The Board noted that the applicant has failed to provide the necessary documents requested by AFRC/DPMB, and other than his own assertions, we have seen no evidence that would lead us to believe his records should be corrected.  Therefore, in the absence of such evidence, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of a 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 02-02585 in Executive Session on 15 January 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 14 Jul 02, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFRC/DPMB, dated 7 Oct 02.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Oct 02.