RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01783
		INDEX CODE:  131.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His non-selections for promotion to the grade of major by the FY03 and FYO4 Line and Health Professions Major Selection Boards be set aside.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was in the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) from Jan 01 through Dec 02 and could not effectively compete for promotion during that time, as he did not have any current Officer Performance Reports (OPRs).  He has been actively participating since Jan 03 as an executive officer and will have a new OPR with which to compete prior to the next promotion board.

In support of his appeal, the applicant has provided a copy of his Point Credit History/Summary for the period 22 January 2001 through 24 January 2003.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant, currently serving with the ---th Mission Support Group at McChord AFB, WA, was previously considered and non-selected by the FY03 Line and Health Professions Major (Other than Selected Reserve) Selection Board and the FY04 Line and Health Professions Major (Selected Reserve) Selection Board.  He was selected by the February 2003 Captain’s Continuation Board.  As a result, he will not be removed from the Reserve Active Status List (RASL) and his Mandatory Separation Date (MSD) was extended to January 2011 and, will be considered by future selection boards until either he reaches his MSD or he is selected and promoted to major.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPB recommends denial.  The applicant was appropriately considered and not selected by the FY03 and FY04 major boards.  As he is in a continued status, he will not be removed from the RASL until the end of his continuation period and has the opportunity to demonstrate his potential to serve as major and receive officer performance reports for any future selection boards.

ARPC/DPB’s complete evaluation 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 18 July 2003 for review and comment 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.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we note that the applicant was considered and selected by the February 2003 Captain’s Continuation Board that enables the applicant to effectively compete for promotion to major until 31 January 2011.  Consequently, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-01783 in Executive Session on 2 September 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 21 Jun 03, w/atchs. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, ARPC/DPB, dated 14 Jul 03.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Jul 03.

                                   Panel Chair