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

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:	BC-2003-01916 COUNSEL:	NONE
HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His grade be changed from Flight Officer to Second Lieutenant.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
A similar appeal was considered and denied by the Board on
8 October 2003. For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s request, and, the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit F.

The applicant requested reconsideration of his application, by letter through his Member of Congress, dated 17 Dec 03; however, on 6 Jan 04, his congressional member was advised that his request did not meet the criteria for reconsideration by the Board. The applicant submitted a DD Form 149, dated 17 Mar 10, requesting  reconsideration  of  his  application;  however,  on
2 Mar 11, he was advised that his request did not meet the criteria for reconsideration by the Board (Exhibit G).

Through his Member of Congress, the applicant submits a request for reconsideration, contending that the letter signed by his commanding officer is sufficient evidence to substantiate his claim.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a letter from his member of congress; a letter from his local Veteran’s office, and other documents previously submitted to the Board.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit H.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
In	an	earlier	finding,		the	Board	determined	there	was insufficient	evidence	to	warrant	promotion	to	the		grade	of

second lieutenant. After thoroughly reviewing the additional documentation submitted in support of the applicant’s appeal, including the signed letter recommending him for the promotion, the letters of recommendation from his Member of Congress and comments from his local veterans’ office, we are not still not persuaded the applicant has been the victim of an error or injustice warranting approval of the relief he seeks. While the applicant has provided a document that reflects that his commander recommended him for promotion to the grade of second lieutenant, the  evidence does not validate that the recommendation was processed in accordance with the promotion policies in effect at the time. The acts of heroism and personal sacrifice the applicant endured for our nation is noted; however, in view of the above, we find no basis upon which to recommend favorable consideration of the applicant’s request.

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.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-01916 in Executive Session on 16 February 2012, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit F.	Record of Proceedings, dated 21 Nov 03,
with Exhibits.
Exhibit G.	Letter, AFBCMR, dated 2 Mar 11.
Exhibit H.	Letter, Applicant’s Member of Congress, dated 26 Apr 11, with attachments.