RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-02775
		INDEX NUMBER:  131.00
	XXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  None

	XXX-XX-XXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Officer Selection Brief (OSB) prepared on him for the CY01B Central Colonel Selection Board be corrected to reflect his two-year tour of duty as a squadron commander.

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

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His OSB presents information that makes it appear that his assignment as a squadron commander was cut short by six months.  This may have caused an unfair evaluation and promotion opportunity.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of the contested OSB, a copy of the Meritorious Service Medal he was awarded, and copies of the Officer Performance Reports (OPRs) he received during his assignment as a squadron commander.

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 as a lieutenant colonel.  He was considered but not selected for promotion to colonel by the CY01B Central Colonel Selection Board.  A review of the applicant’s last ten officer performance reports reflects overall ratings of “meets standards.”  Additional information pertinent to this case are contained in the evaluations prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force found at Exhibits C and D.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPASL advises that the applicant’s OSB reflects the correct tour of duty dates for his assignment as a squadron commander.

The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPPO recommends denial of the applicant’s request for promotion consideration by SSB.  Since the applicant’s OSB is correct, there is no basis for an SSB.

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 20 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 02-02775 in Executive Session on 4 February 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 Aug 02, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPAS, dated 4 Oct 02.
    Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 5 Dec 02.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 20 Dec 02.