RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-03974
		INDEX CODE:  131.01
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be reconsidered for selection to attend in-residence Intermediate Service School (ISS) by Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Year 2002 (CY02) ISS selection board.  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His Officer Performance Report (OPR) closing on 11 Jul 02 should have been in his selection folder prior to the 16 Sep 02 board.  His squadron forwarded the OPR on 12 Jul 02 but the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) did not receive it until 8 Oct 02.  The OPR was in the Operations Group and the wing Executive's office for over 57 days.  He received his AF Form 3849, PME/AFIT/RTFB Officer Worksheet, signed by the wing commander in August 2002, with a copy of the 11 Jul 02 OPR.  During the period between 11 Jul 02 and the board convening, he was reassigned to another unit and his rater was reassigned to another base.  He inquired about the status of the OPR but was informed that it was in the wing commander's office and that it would be in records in time for the selection board.  Applicant believes that his accomplishments over his career qualify him for ISS and omission of his current OPR prevented his selection.

In support of his request, applicant provided a copy of his OPR closing 11 Jul 02, his AF 3849, his OPR tracking record, and a statement from his commander.  His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant is currently serving on extended active duty in the grade of major, having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 May 01.  He was considered and not nominated for in-residence ISS attendance by the CY02 CSB, which convened on 16 Sep 02.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAP recommends approval.  DPAP states that OPRs are due to the MPF not later than 30 days after close-out and due to AFPC not later that 60 days after close-out.  In this case, the dates would be 9 Aug 02 and 15 Sep 02, respectively.  However, the OPR was not posted in his Officer Selection Record (OSR) until 9 Oct 02.  Although he should ensure his OSR is up-to-date, based on the group and wing executive office's failure to properly process the OPR within the prescribed suspense, DPAP recommends he be reconsidered for ISS.  The DPAP evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPPO recommends denial.  DPPPO states that the OPR was signed by his rater on 13 Sep 02, by his additional rater on 17 Sep 02, and by the reviewer on 7 Oct 02.  As such, the OPR was not a matter of record for the 16 Sep 02 ISS board.  Therefore, SSB consideration is not warranted.  The DPPPO 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 11 Apr 03 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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.  In this respect, we believe that the applicant's record was incomplete at the time he was considered for ISS attendance by the CY02 ISS selection board.  We agree with the Officer Professional Military Education Branch that because of his rating chain's failure to process the OPR closing 11 Jul 02 in a timely manner, and through no fault of his own, the OPR was not included in the selection process.  Whether or not this information was significant enough to alter the results of the CY02 selection board is a question we are unable to answer based on the evidence presented.  Nevertheless, we believe that the applicant was improperly disadvantaged because of the absence of the OPR.  Accordingly, in order to resolve any potential injustice to the applicant, we believe that any doubt should be resolved in his favor and that his record should be corrected as indicated below.

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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:

	a.  The AF Form 707A, Field Grade Officer Performance Report (OPR), rendered for the period 13 August 2001 through 11 July 2002, be amended to reflect that the additional rater and reviewer signed the report on 14 September 2002.

	b.  The OPR closing 11 July 2002 was placed in his Officer Selection Record on 15 September 2002.

It is further recommended that his record, to include the OPR closing 11 July 2002, be considered by Special Selection Board for the Calendar Year 2002 Intermediate Service School Central Selection Board.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2002-03974 in Executive Session on 3 Jun 03, 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 20 Nov 02, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAP, dated 27 Mar 03.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 7 Apr 03.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Apr 03.

						

AFBCMR BC-2002-03974

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: 

		a.  The AF Form 707A, Field Grade Officer Performance Report (OPR), rendered for the period 13 August 2001 through 11 July 2002, be amended to reflect that the additional rater and reviewer signed the report on 14 September 2002.

		b.  The OPR closing 11 July 2002 was placed in his Officer Selection Record on 15 September 2002.

	It is further directed that his record, to include the OPR closing 11 July 2002, be considered by Special Selection Board for the Calendar Year 2002 Intermediate Service School Central Selection Board.