ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:	BC-2003-01247 INDEX CODE:	131.05

COUNSEL:	NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His record be considered for supplemental promotion consideration to Master Sergeant (MSgt) in cycle 03E7.

RESUME OF CASE
On 26 April 2007, his request for award of the Air Force Commendation Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster (AFCM 1OLC) for meritorious service during the period 8 May 1991 to 8 May 1992, was recommended by AFPC/DPPPR and subsequently granted by the BCMR (Exhibit A).

On 5 September 2008, the BCMR received another DD Form 149 from the applicant. Citing an advisory from AFPC/DPPPWB - issued in response to his original application - he asked the Board to consider changing his records to show he had been selected for promotion to the grade of MSgt during promotion cycle 03E7, rather than 04E7. He acknowledges should the Board grant this request that he will not be eligible for promotion to senior master sergeant (SMSgt) but that if granted, the change would only result in his date of rank to master sergeant changing to an earlier date (Exhibit B).

The cited DPPPWB advisory, dated 21 March 2007, states the applicant would have been a select for promotion to MSgt by cycle 03E7, rather than by cycle 04E7, had the decoration been included in his file. However, DPPPWB recommended, even if the Board granted the award as requested, that he not be considered for supplemental promotion.

DPPPWB based their opinion on the fact that although aware of the missing decoration, he did not show he took appropriate corrective or follow up action before the original promotion board (03E7) convened. Further, DPPPWB notes the applicant did not show he ever inquired about the decoration during any data verification process for past cycles. Finally, DPPPWB notes the applicant provided no evidence to show he started actively

pursuing resubmission of the decoration before April 2003 – more than 10 years after the decoration was allegedly submitted.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After a thorough review of this application and the evidence provided in support of his appeal, a majority of the board is not persuaded the applicant should receive supplemental promotion consideration for promotion to master sergeant by an earlier cycle. The majority of the Board agrees with AFPC/DPPWB’s previous recommendation to deny supplemental consideration for any cycle based on the lack of due diligence by the applicant regarding this matter for more than ten years after he was awarded the AFCM (1OLC). Therefore, a majority of the Board finds no compelling basis to recommend favorable consideration of the applicant’s request.

THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
A majority of the panel finds insufficient evidence of error or injustice and recommends the application be denied.

The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 20 October 2009, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

By a majority vote, the Board voted to deny the request.
XXXXXXX voted to correct the record but does not wish to submit a minority report.	The following documentary evidence was considered:

Exhibit A.	Memorandum for the Chief of Staff, dated
26 Apr 07, w/atchs.
Exhibit B.	DD Form 149, Applicant, dated 2 May 08, w/atchs.

Office Of The Assistant Secretary

BC-2003-01247

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON DC

MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS (AFBCMR)
SUBJECT:  AFBCMR Application of APPLICANT.

I have carefully reviewed the evidence of record and the recommendation of the Board members. A majority found the applicant had not provided sufficient evidence of error or injustice and recommended the case be denied. I concur with that finding and their conclusion that relief is not warranted. Accordingly, I accept their recommendation that the application be denied.

Please advise the applicant accordingly.