RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-03827

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records, to include a corrected Officer’s Selection Brief (OSB), receive Special Selection Board (SSB) consideration for promotion to the grade of major for the Calendar Year 2002A and 2002B Selection Boards. 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His record was incorrect for his primary major’s board and his first above the zone board.  He requested the removal of an incorrect duty history entry five times over a period of two years.  This incorrect duty history listed him as being assigned to ---- Area Audit, at Hickam AFB HI.  He did a pre-board records review and once again attempted to correct his record.  Only after the post-board review of his records, was he able to get this corrected. During the post-board records review, he was told this incorrect duty history had a negative effect on his promotion board.  After printing a current SURF to show that this was corrected, he discovered another incorrect duty history listed.  He cannot be sure if this mistake was on his records that went to the current board, but it is an example of what he has been fighting for two years.  It shows a double entry for him at Cape Canaveral AFS as a K13S3B.  These errors reflect negatively on him, and place a question of why they were there and why they were not corrected before the board met.  There are so many qualified officers meeting the board, it only takes one small error to negatively affect his records and chances for promotion.

In support of his appeal, the applicant submitted copies of his Officer Selection Briefs, OPRs, assignment notification, letters of request for correction of records, and letters of support from co-workers.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on extended active duty in the grade of captain.

Applicant was considered and not selected for promotion to the grade of major by the 2002A and 2002B Central Major Selection Boards. 

Applicant’s OPR profile since 1997 indicates "Meets Standards." 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAO stated that all requested changes by the applicant have been made.  They defer to AFPC/DPPPO for Special Selection Board recommendation

AFPC/DPAO complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPPO recommended denial and states that each officer eligible for promotion consideration by the CY02A board was provided an officer preselection brief 90-100 days prior to the board convening in February 2002.  Written instructions attached to the preselection brief explained the opportunity of communicating with the board president by writing a letter.  Although the applicant attempted to correct the duty history error prior to the board, to no avail, if he believed the error to be relevant to the promotion process, he could have provided this information by letter to the board.  They have verified the applicant elected not to exercise this entitlement.

Additionally, although the duty history was incorrect on his OSB, the correct data was reflected on his corresponding officer performance reports (OPRs).  As such, they believe the board was able to distinguish the difference between the information on the OSB, and the information reflected on his OPRs.

There is no clear evidence that the incorrect duty title entry negatively impacted his promotion opportunity.  Central boards evaluate the entire officer selection record (including the promotion recommendation form, OPRs, officer effectiveness reports, and training reports, letters of evaluation, decorations, and OSB), assessing whole person factors such as job performance, professional qualities, depth and breadth of experience, leadership, and academic and professional military education.  Therefore, they are not convinced the administrative error on his OSB contributed to the applicant’s nonselection.

AFPC/DPPPO complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluations and stated that even with this application, he cannot get the right information listed.  The fact that they are calling his request for this action a duty title error versus duty history is another example of the problems he has faced.  He has diligently tried to keep his records correct and has had to fight to get them corrected numerous times.  To say that this error had no negative effect on the board does not account for how competitive these boards are and how the smallest thing can mean the difference between promotion and not being promoted.  All of these factors have affected his promotion opportunity and he request that his records have the opportunity to face the board with the correct information.

The applicant has provided additional information and stated that he has requested an SSB to review his records for promotion because of an incorrect duty history entry that was listed on his records.  He has attempted to change this error numerous times and thought it was fixed prior to his first promotion board (CY02A).  Unfortunately, the problems with MILMOD and other personnel systems did not update his records prior to the first board.  This is his second letter to you about the numerous errors and mistakes he has had to deal with on his records.  Mistakes that he continue to find and correct as of today.

This week he had to make two more corrections to his duty history, when he discovered the dates were wrong and his current position was not listed.  Somehow, it had been changed.  He has fixed the duty history error in MILMOD/PCC and it is current as of today.  He also discovered that his PRF for CY02A, PRF for CY02B, and his current OPR had the incorrect duty title listed.  It is three weeks from his next promotion board and he has started the process to correct these mistakes.  However, for the CY02B board, his duty title was incorrect on his PRF that met the board.  He cannot tell the Board if this affected the outcome of his board; but showing him as a Mission Flight Control Officer (MFCO) versus being the chief of MFCO training is not only incorrect, but hurt his chances for a fair evaluation of his records.  He is not sure if this has any effect on his request for a SSB, but thought he should give this information to the Board.  This continues to be an uphill battle to get his records corrected.  In further support of his appeal, applicant has submitted copies of AF Form 2096, classification/On-The-Job Training Action, several AF Form 709, Promotion Recommendation and copies of OPR for the period ending 3 Feb 2003.

Applicant’s complete response, with attachments is at Exhibit F.

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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 an error or injustice.  After reviewing the complete case file, the Board noted that the applicant's Officer Selection Brief (OSB) reflected an incorrect assignment history.  While we cannot state with certainty that the inaccurate assignment history on the OSB's were the cause of the applicant’s nonselections for promotion, we do believe it may have prevented him from receiving full and fair consideration for promotion.  Therefore, to offset any possibility of an injustice, we recommend he be given consideration by SSB's with the corrected OSB in his records.  We note that the applicant has had other corrections to his record and when he is notified to review his records prior to being considered by SSB, he should be certain these changes are a matter of record.

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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 the Officer Selection Brief (OSB) prepared for the Calendar Years 2002A and 2002B Central Major Selection Boards be amended to reflect the deletion of “86P0, Search and Rescue Controller, --- ---- Area Audit, PAC, Hickam, HI, effective 1 June 2000 under the section of assignment history.

It is further directed that his record, to include the above corrected OSB, be considered for promotion to the grade of major by Special Selection Boards for the Calendar Years 2002A and 2002B Central Major Selection Boards.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2002-03827 in Executive Session on 15 July 2003, 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 11 Oct 02, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPAO, dated 8 Jan 03.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 3 Feb 03.
	Exhibit E.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Feb 03.
	Exhibit F.	Applicant’s Response, 21 Feb 03. 

		

AFBCMR 02-03827

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

		   The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that the Officer Selection Brief (OSB) prepared for the Calendar Years 2002A and 2002B Central Major Selection Boards be amended to reflect the deletion of “86P0, Search and Rescue Controller, ---- ---- Area Audit, PAC, Hickam, HI, effective 1 June 2000 under the section of assignment history.

	       It is further directed that his record, to include the above corrected OSB, be considered for promotion to the grade of major by Special Selection Boards for the Calendar Years 2002A and 2002B Central Major Selection Boards.