RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-00715
		INDEX CODE:  131.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF) for the CY01B Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board (CSB) be replaced with a revised PRF and he be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Year 2001B Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board, which convened on 5 November 2001.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Announcement of USAFE Comptroller of the Year occurred on 29 November 2001.  The CY01B promotion board met on 4 November 2001, before the award announcement.  The inclusive period of time for the award was 1 October 2000 through 30 September 2001.  The award period is all-inclusive to the period of time eligible for CY01B board consideration.  However, administrative timing of the award announcement (2 months after the awards was earned) prevented inclusion of this critical data in the PRF, prevented the member from informing the board, and therefore the board could not consider this critical data.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a personal statement, a statement from the Vice Director, a copy of the reaccomplished PRF, a copy of the original PRF, a message from USAFE/CC, a listing of all 6 comptrollers in USAFE, a copy of the G-Series order, a copy of a memorandum from ERAB, and a copy of AF Form 1201, Nomination for Award.  Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

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

Applicant was considered and not selected for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by the CY01B, and the CY02B central lieutenant colonel selection boards.

Applicant’s Officer Performance Reports (OPRs) from 1991 through 2002 reflect meets standards on all performance factors.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPEB states that the applicant has provided a new PRF with supportive documentation from the senior rater but not from the management level review (MLR) president as required.  To change Section IV requires the concurrence of both the senior rater and MLR president.  These requirements have not been met.  In addition, PRFs may include events/information which occur up to the start of the Central Selection Board (CSB).  Since the CSB convened on 5 November 2001, it was impossible for the senior rater to have considered this award when the award was announced on 29 November 2001, despite the award’s inclusive dates being prior to the board convening.  Therefore, they recommend denial of applicant’s request.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPPO states that they reviewed the findings in the AFPC/DPPPEB advisory and have nothing further to add.  Since that advisory recommends denial, SSB consideration is not warranted.  Therefore, they recommend denial of applicant’s request.

A complete copy of their evaluation is attached at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 23 May 2003, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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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.  After reviewing the evidence of record, we are not persuaded that the applicant’s records are in error or that he has been the victim of an injustice.  His contentions are noted; however, in our opinion, the detailed comments provided by the appropriate Air Force offices adequately address those allegations.  Specifically, the period of service recognized by the subject award closed on 30 September 2001, approximately two months before the award was announced and slightly more than one month before the selection board convened.  We find the period of time to process and announce the applicant’s selection for the award to be reasonable and have seen no evidence which would lead us to believe the announcement was unduly delayed or based on factors other than the exigencies of administrative processing.  Therefore, we agree with opinions and recommendations of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for the conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  In the absence of 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, AFBCMR Docket No. BC-2003-00715, in Executive Session on 9 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 18 Feb 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPEB, dated 9 May 03.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 9 May 03.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 May 03.

						
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