RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01791
				INDEX CODE:  111.00 & 131.00
				COUNSEL:  NONE

				HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive promotion consideration by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for the calendar year (CY) 2001B Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board (CSB).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was directed by his senior rater to draft his own Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF), which was subsequently submitted to the CY01B lieutenant colonel CSB with minimal changes.  He believes this was in violation of AFI 36-2406 and this put him at an unfair disadvantage before the Board.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of major.

Applicant was considered and not selected for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by the CY01B and CY02B selection boards.  The applicant was also considered for promotion by the CY03A lieutenant colonel CSB, however, the results have not been published.

Applicant’s OPR profile as a major is listed below.

			PERIOD ENDING		OVERALL EVALUATION

			 17 Oct 98		Meets Standards
			 17 Oct 99		Meets Standards
			 17 Oct 00		Meets Standards
			*17 Oct 01		Meest Standards
			 17 Oct 02		Meets Standards
			  8 Apr 03		Meets Standards

*Top report at the time of the CY01B CSB.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPE states the applicant has not provided any evidence as to what actions he took to inform his senior rater of a possible violation of the AFI.  Nor has he provided any evidence of what actions he took to have his PRF changed prior to the convening of the board.  Furthermore, a PRF is considered a working copy until the start of the board and the senior rater has the flexibility to make changes to the PRF.  The applicant has not provided any documentation from his senior rater or from the management level review board president (MRLB) in support of his request for special selection board consideration, nor has he provided a new PRF for consideration by the board.  Based on the evidence provided, AFPC/DPPE recommends the applicant’s request be denied.

A copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

HQ AFPC/DPPPO, reviewed this application and concurs with the findings of DPPPE and does not support promotion consideration.  They recommend denying the applicant’s request.

A copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR STAFF EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 3 October 2003, for review and response.  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 to warrant promotion consideration by a Special Selection Board (SSB).  After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s submission, the Board agrees with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force and adopts their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Although it appears that a violation of the AFI may have occurred, the applicant has not provided nor offered any explanation of what actions he took to advise his senior rated of this violation.  The July 2001, e-mail the applicant submitted from a major in his unit requesting a draft PRF be provided also advised him if there was a problem with this request the applicant should contact him.  The applicant has not provided any evidence showing he contacted the major and discussed this issue with him.  Furthermore, he has not provide any evidence from the senior rater stating that the PRF was in error.  The applicant has not provided any supporting documentation from his senior rater or the MLRB president as policy requires.  Nor, has the applicant provided a replacement for the contested PRF.  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 RECOMMENDS 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-2003-01791 in Executive Session on 18 November 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 8 May 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Officer Selection Brief.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPE, dated 2 Jul 03.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPO, dated 26 Sep 03.
	Exhibit E.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Oct 03.

					Panel Chair