RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-03316
		INDEX CODE 131.00
	 	COUNSEL:  NONE

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive a waiver of the 12-month Extended Active Duty (EAD) requirement to meet the Calendar Year 2002B Central Lieutenant Colonel Selection Board.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPO recommends the applicant’s EAD requirement be waived to the normal six months and he be allowed to meet the CY02B Lieutenant Colonel board on 12 November 2002.

The AFPC/DPPPO evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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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.	Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  In this respect, we note that on 27 November 2001, the applicant was advised that if he returned to active duty, he would be eligible to meet the CY02 Lt Col Board.  The applicant returned to active duty under the Extended Active Duty Recall Program on 1 January 2002, with the understanding that he would be eligible to meet the CY02 Lt Col Board.  On 14 December 2001, the Secretary of the Air Force approved a requirement that all Reserve officers returning to active duty be ineligible for promotion for one year in order to build an active duty record.  The applicant was not advised of the 12-month EAD requirement until 1 October 2002.  AFPC/DPPPO has reviewed this application and recommends approval.  In view of the above, we recommend the applicant be given a waiver of the EAD requirement, as an exception to policy, and he be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by the CY02B Lieutenant Colonel Board.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that, as an exception to policy, the requirement that he be serving on extended active duty for a period of 12 months prior to promotion consideration was waived by competent authority and he is eligible for consideration for promotion by the Calendar Year 2002B Central Lieutenant Colonel Selection Board scheduled to convene on 12 November 2002.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 02-03316 in Executive Session on 22 October 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

   	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 8 Oct 02, w/atchs.
  	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
  	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 10 Oct 02.

		 
                                  Panel Chair 

AFBCMR 02-03316

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code, and Air Force Instruction 36-2603, and having assured compliance with the provisions of the above regulation, the decision of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records is announced, and it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that, as an exception to policy, the requirement that he be serving on extended active duty for a period of 12 months prior to promotion consideration was waived by competent authority and he is eligible for consideration for promotion by the Calendar Year 2002B Central Lieutenant Colonel Selection Board scheduled to convene on 12 November 2002.