RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-04040
		INDEX CODE:  102.07

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His date of rank (DOR) to Technical Sergeant (TSgt/E-6) be changed from 27 September 2001 to 14 June 2001 that would enable him to qualify for Special Duty Assignment Pay.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His Unit Manning Document reflects 14 June 2001 for his available promotion.  His DOR was not implemented until 27 September 2001.

His submission, including an AF Form 2096 and a letter of recommendation from his commander, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently a member of the ---- Air National Guard (-- ANG), Western Air Defense Sector, and is now serving in the grade of 2nd Lieutenant.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ANG/DPPI recommends denial.  They note that the applicant’s organization was going through a change that precipitated the elimination of some positions and the creation of other positions.  The applicant was assigned against one of the new positions that authorized the grade of TSgt.  The vehicle with which the position would be created, an authorized change notice (ACN), did not flow through the Personnel system until September 2001.  Thus the applicant would not have been eligible for promotion in June 2001.

ANG/DPPI’s evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The applicant’s vice commander (WADS/CV) responded on behalf of the applicant and notes that the ANG/DPPI evaluation, while factually correct, does not address circumstantial process shortfalls particular to the applicant’s case.  He states that his expectation was that the Unit Manning Document (UMD) changes that would have affected a promotion opportunity to TSgt for the applicant would be processed expeditiously.  Unfortunately the process took longer than expected.  The applicant’s promotion recommendation was ready to be processed on 14 June 2001 but was delayed until September 2001 due to personnel system problems.  WADS/CV feels that the applicant should not be held accountable or punished because of administrative process shortfalls and respectfully requests that the applicant’s request be granted.  

The rebuttal, with attachments, is at Exhibit E.

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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 to warrant the relief requested.  After reviewing the applicant’s submission and his vice commander's statement of support, we find that the applicant fulfilled all obligations and requirements necessary to be promoted to technical sergeant on 14 June 2001.  Accordingly, we recommend that the applicant’s records 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 he was promoted to the grade of technical sergeant, effective and with a date of rank of 14 June 2001 in the Air National Guard and the Reserve of the Air Force.

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 8 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 20 Nov 2001, w/atchs. 
    Exhibit B.  Letter, ANG/DPPI, dated 1 Apr 03, w/atch.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Apr 03.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, WADS/CV, dated 16 May 03, w/atchs.

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON DC

Office Of The Assistant Secretary

BC-2002-04040

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 he was promoted to the grade of technical sergeant, effective and with a date of rank of 14 June 2001 in the Air National Guard and the Reserve of the Air Force.