RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01102
		INDEX CODE:  131.01, 107.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be provided supplemental promotion consideration to the grade of chief master sergeant for promotion cycle 02-E9. 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His Senior NCO promotion brief did not list the MSM, 1OLC when it met the 02E9 Central Evaluation Board.  He contacted the AFPC Records Section on 14 Nov 2002, to ask why his promotion score notice did not list the decoration.  He specifically asked if the citation was present in his records because he had faxed the citation to them on 5 September 2002.  He was told the citation was not in his records and was told to request supplemental promotion consideration.  He requested supplemental promotion consideration but his request was denied by AFPC who informed him that the citation was in his records.

In support of his request, the applicant submitted three letters of support, several emails, a copy of his promotion score notice, and a copy of his supplemental promotion consideration request package.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of Senior Master Sergeant.  Applicant was considered and not selected for promotion to the grade of Chief Master Sergeant by the Senior Evaluation Board for the 02E9 promotion cycle, which convened from 15-25 October 2002.  The applicant’s board score was 300.00.  His total score was 619.00 and the score required for selection in his Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) was 638.25.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPWB recommends denial.  Although the citation for the MSM (1OLC) was not listed on the Senior NCO Evaluation Brief, it was filed in the HQ USAF selection folder on 13 September 2002 and reviewed by the evaluation board.

The applicant believes that because the citation was not listed on the brief, the board did not see it.  He also states that when he called the records section on 14 November 2002, he was told that it was not filed in his selection folder.  The applicant’s selection folder was reviewed, and revealed that the MSM (1OLC) was received and filed on 13 September 2002.  DPPPB records section date stamp on the bottom of the document when the document is physically filed in the folder.  Also noted in the upper right-hand corner are the applicant’s board number and AFSC.

AFI 36-2502, Table 2.5 states, that supplemental consideration is not authorized if the citation or order was filed or if the decoration was listed on the brief used by the board, was developed through consultation with evaluation board members who determined that either update of the decoration or actual citation filed in the SNCO selection folder was sufficient for a thorough evaluation of the record.

A review of the applicant’s selection folder reflects that the MSM (1OLC) was filed in the record and reviewed by the evaluation board (a decoration is not considered missing if the citation or order is filed in the folder or if the decoration was listed on the brief used by the board).

The evaluation board, which convened on 15 October 2002, reviewed his record and assigned the 300.00 board score with full knowledge of the decoration.  Consequently, no further consideration by an evaluation board is either appropriate or authorized.

The DPPPWB complete evaluation, with attachments, 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 the applicant on 30 May 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.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting consideration by a supplemental board.  Although the citation for the MSM (1OLC) was not listed on the Senior NCO Evaluation Brief, it was filed in the HQ USAF selection folder on 13 September 2002 and reviewed by the evaluation board.  We are not persuaded that the inclusion of the MSM on the applicant's Senior NCO Evaluation Brief would have significantly affected his overall board score to subsequently result in selection.  Therefore, 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 Docket Number BC-2003-01102 in Executive Session on 17 July 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

		Panel Chair
		Member
		Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 25 Mar 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 13 May 03 w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 May 03.

                                   
                                   Panel Chair