RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-03845
		INDEX CODE:  115.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) slot be reinstated.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His UPT slot was revoked unfairly due to a failed Physical Fitness Test (PFT).

In support of his request, the applicant submits a statement from a retired registered nurse (RN).  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s Total Active Federal Commissioned Service Date (TAFCSD) is 3 Jul 02.  He is currently serving on active duty in the grade of second lieutenant (O1), with an effective date and date of rank of 2 May 02.

The remaining 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:

AFOATS/JA recommends the application be denied.  JA states that, according to the AFOATS Form 22 (Cadet Personnel Action Request), the applicant’s Undergraduate Pilot Slot (UPT) slot was revoked, not solely due to his failure of the physical fitness test (PFT), but because the applicant’s performance within the AFROTC program was below what is expected of potential Air Force pilots.  JA indicates that the applicant alleges no error in his records, but rather alleges unfair revocation of his UPT slot.  The applicant has not submitted sufficient evidence of probable material error or injustice to warrant any action.  The applicant’s UPT slot was revoked due to his overall performance in the program; the PFT failure was just one part of his substandard performance.  There was no injustice.  The AFOATS/JA evaluation, with attachment, is 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 19 December 2002 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
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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.  The applicant’s submission was thoroughly reviewed and his contentions were duly noted.  However, a review of the evidence does not cause us to believe that the action taken to revoke the applicant’s Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) slot was erroneous, improper or an abuse of discretionary authority.  Apparently, the applicant’s UPT slot was revoked due to his overall substandard performance within the AFROTC program and not just for his physical fitness test (PFT) failure.  We therefore agree with the opinion and recommendation of the appropriate Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden that he has suffered either an error or an injustice.  In view of the above and absent 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 this application in Executive Session on 13 Mar 03, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number 02-03845.

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 Nov 02, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFOATS/JA, dated 19 Dec 02.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Dec 02.