RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-02075
		INDEX CODE:  131.00, 131.01

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be considered for promotion to the grade of major by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for the FY04 Line and Health Professions Major Position Vacancy Selection Board, with her Officer Performance Report (OPR), closing 16 February 2003, as part of his Promotion Selection Folder.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Her OPR, closing 16 February 2003, was not completed by 3 February 2003, the date the selection board convened.

In support of her request, applicant submits an e-mail to SAF/MRBR, dated 19 June 2003, and a copy of the OPR in question.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s Total Federal Commissioned Service Date (TFCSD) is 17 February 1994.

The applicant was appointed a second lieutenant, Reserve of the Air Force, on 17 February 1994.  She has been progressively promoted to the grade of captain, effective and with a date of rank of 8 October 1998.  The following is a resume of her OPR ratings subsequent to her promotion to that grade.

		Period Ending	Evaluation

		   16 Feb 99	Meets Standards (MS)
		   16 Feb 00	     MS
		   16 Feb 01	     MS
		 # 16 Feb 02	     MS
		   16 Feb 03	     MS

# Top report at the time she was considered and nonselected for promotion to major by the FY04 Line and Health Professions Major Position Vacancy Selection Board, which convened on 3 February 2003.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ ARPC/DPB recommends the application be denied.  DPB stated that the OPR in question closed out 16 February 2003, two weeks after the selection board convened on 3 February 2003.  Final scoring for the FY04 Line and Health Professions Major Position Vacancy Selection Board was completed on 6 February 2003.  The OPR in question was not due for placement in the applicant’s selection folder and was not eligible for consideration by this board because it closed out after the selection board adjourned.  DPB indicated that the applicant did receive a Promotion Recommendation (PRF), which was in her record when viewed by the selection board.  The HQ ARPC/DPB 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 applicant on 11 July 2003 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). 
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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 agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain her burden that she has suffered either an error or an injustice.  In this respect, we note that the Officer Performance Report (OPR) in question was her annual report, with the closing date of 16 February 2003.  Inasmuch as the OPR closed out after the FY04 Line and Health Professions Major Position Vacancy Selection Board adjourned, it was not eligible for consideration by this selection board.  In view of the above and absent 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-2003-02075 in Executive Session on 28 August 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 Jun 03, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ ARPC/DPB, dated 1 Jul 03.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jul 03.