RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-02610
		INDEX CODE:  102.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her promotion date and date of rank (DOR) be changed from 4 June 2002 to 19 April 2002.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was upgraded to a seven (7) skill level in April 2002, which made her eligible for technical sergeant (E-6) at that time.  She had already possessed the time in service and time in grade as a staff sergeant (E-5).

In support of her appeal, the applicant provided a letter from the 175 MDS/SG, dated 26 June 2002 and Special Order A& - 272, dated 7 June 2002.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Maryland Air National Guard (ANG) in the grade of technical sergeant.

On 31 May 2002, the promotion recommendation was prepared by the medical squadron manager and signed by the medical squadron commander on 1 June 2002.

Reserve Order A& - 272 dated 7 June 2002 indicates that the applicant’s promotion was effective 4 June 2002, with a DOR of 4 June 2002.

On 7 June 2002, the wing vice commander approved the promotion.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ANG/DPFP recommended denial.  They indicated that there was no error in establishing the effective date of 7 June 2002 (SIC) for promotion of the applicant based upon the promotion recommendation submitted by the unit commander.  The submission of the AF Form 2096 for award of the 7-skill level was a separate personnel classification and training action.  The submission of the promotion recommendation was the vehicle that established the effective date of promotion and date of rank.

The evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 25 October 2002, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within thirty (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 an injustice warranting a change in the applicant’s promotion date and date of rank.  The applicant contends that she was upgraded to a seven (7) skill level in April 2002, which made her eligible for technical sergeant.  She has already possessed the time in service and time in grade as a staff sergeant.  The Board notes that there is an error in the promotion order (Special Order A&-272) with the applicant’s effective date and date of rank.  The Board staff has been advised by ANG/DPFP that the correct effective date of promotion and date of rank is 7 June 2002 vice 4 June 2002.  ANG/DPFP further indicated that they would contact the applicant’s unit to make the necessary change administratively.  The Board also notes that the applicant did receive her seven (7) skill level on 12 April 2002, which made her eligible for promotion, however, she could not be promoted until the promotion recommendation went through all proper channels.  The recommendation was prepared on 31 May 2002, and signed by the squadron commander on 1 June 2002.  It was signed by the Military Personnel Flight on 4 June 2002 and wasn’t approved by the wing commander until 7 June 2002.  The Board is of the opinion that there was no error in establishing the effective date of 7 June 2002 for promotion based upon the promotion recommendation that was signed by the wing commander on 7 June 2002.  In view of the above finding, 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 AFBCMR Docket Number 02-02610 in Executive Session on 10 December 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 9 August 2002, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, ANG/DPFP, dated 30 September 2002, 
               w/atchs.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 October 2002.