RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-00536
		INDEX NUMBER:  131.00
	XXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  None

	XXX-XX-XXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her officer selection record (OSR) for the calendar year (CY) 2002A Central Major Selection Board be corrected to include the Nursing Certificate (Certified Nurse Operating Room) in her records.

The Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF) prepared on her and reviewed by the CY02A Central Major Selection Board be revised to reflect her duties as a flight commander for the officer accession team.

She be considered for promotion to major by special selection board (SSB) for the CY02A Central Major Selection Board with the corrected record.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Although she held the position of flight commander for the Officer Accession Team for seven months prior to her PRF being prepared, it did not reflect these duties.

Her Nursing Certificate was not in her records although she faxed it to AFPC.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is presently serving on active duty in the grade of captain.  Her Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 8 Jul 92.  The applicant has two nonselections to major by the CY02A and CY02B Central Major Promotion Selection Boards.  A review of her officer performance reports reflects overall ratings of “meets standards.”

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAMF2 reviewed the applicant’s application and makes no recommendation.  AFPC/DPAMN verified that the duties indicated on the applicant’s PRF for the CY02A selection board reflect the duties she was serving at the time.  The Nursing certificate was received and confirmed on 27 Aug 02 and should have been on file for the CY02B Central Major Promotion Selection Board.

The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPPE recommends denial of the applicant’s request.  The applicant has not provided a new PRF with supportive documentation from the senior rater and management level review president as required.  To change Section IV, the senior rater must demonstrate that there was a material error in the PRF, a material error in the record of performance, which substantially impacted the content of the PRF, or a material error in the process by which the PRF was crafted.  In addition, the applicant must demonstrate that she took corrective actions prior to the Central Selection Board convening.  The applicant has not met these requirements.

The complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.

AFPC/DPPPO recommends denial of the applicant’s request for promotion consideration by SSB.  In addition to the comments provided in AFPC/DPPPE’s evaluation regarding her nursing board certification, they note that the CY02A promotion selection board was aware of the certificate as indicated by the “Yes” entry in the board certified block of the Officer Selection Brief (OSB) prepared for that board.

The complete evaluation is at Exhibit E.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 23 May 03 for review and comment within 30 days.  To date a response has not been received.

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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 failed to provide a revised PRF with support by the senior rater to support her request that the PRF considered by the CY02A Central Major Selection Board be revised to reflect her duties as a Flight Commander for the Officer Accession team.  The Board notes that the duty titles and job descriptions on the PRFs for both the CY02A and CY02B Central Major Selection Boards are the same and has no way of knowing what the applicant thinks should be reflected in the recommendation section of the PRF.  Additionally, the applicant has not provided any support from her rating chain for her request.  It is the responsibility of the senior rater to prepare the PRF and their support is normally required to effect a change.  The Board is unclear as to which Board the applicant is stating that her medical certificate was not on file.  Based on the information provided by AFPC/DPAMF2, her certificate was received on 27 Aug 02, which means it should have been present for the CY02B board.  However, even if the certificate was missing, we believe this would constitute a harmless error since the Officer Selection Brief for the CY02A board does reflect that the applicant was “Board Certified.”  Based on the lack of compelling evidence presented by the applicant, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief requested.

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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 Docket Number BC-2003-00536 in Executive Session on 16 July 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
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The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 12 Feb 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPAMF2, dated 24 Mar 03.
    Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPE, dated 21 Apr 03.
    Exhibit E.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 13 May 03.
    Exhibit F.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 May 03.

                                   
                                   Panel Chair