RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-02120
				INDEX CODE:  131.00

				COUNSEL:  None

				HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive Special Selection Board (SSB) consideration by the Calendar Year 2002B (CY02B) Colonel Central Selection Board (CSB).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His Air Medal (AM)  awarded  for the  period 21 January 2002 to 26 April 2002 was not reflected on his Officer Selection Brief (OSB) that was reviewed by the CY02B Colonel CSB.  He believes the missing decoration caused his records to be reviewed with prejudiced and a less than in-depth review by 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 lieutenant colonel.

Applicant was considered, but not selected for promotion to the grade of colonel by the CY02B Colonel Central Selection Board.

The applicant’s OSB for the CY02B board reflected he was awarded two Air Force Achievement Medals and four Meritorious Service Medals.  The citation for award of the Air Medal was filed in the applicant’s Officer Selection Record (OSR).

Applicant’s OPR profile as a lieutenant colonel is listed below.

			PERIOD ENDING		OVERALL EVALUATION

			  1 Jan 99		Meets Standards
			  1 Jan 01		Meets Standards
			  1 Jan 01		Meets Standards
			 17 Aug 01		Meets Standards
			PERIOD ENDING		OVERALL EVALUATION

			  8 Jul 02		Meets Standards

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPO states although the applicant’s AM for the period 21 January - 26 April 2002 was not reflected on his OSB, it appears he was diligent in trying to ensure that his records were correct and in order before the Board.  However, the fact remains that the Board had pertinent information before them regarding the award type and level and also the specific achievements for the award which were noted on the citation filed in his OSR.

Furthermore, central boards evaluate servicemembers’ entire OSR.  The central boards consider the members' job performance, professional qualities, depth and breadth of experience, leadership, and academic and professional military education.  letters of evaluation, decorations and officer selection briefs.  

Based on the evidence presented, they recommend denial.

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

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR STAFF EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was 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.	Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice that would warrant relief.  In this respect, we believe the applicant’s record was incomplete at the time he was considered for promotion by the CY02B colonel selection board and it appears that he made a diligent effort to ensure his record was accurate.  In this respect, we note the memorandum provided by 6 MSS/DPMM which states the applicant worked with their awards and decoration section to ensure his records were up-to-date and correct for the upcoming board.  The memorandum further indicates the applicant’s Air Medal was faxed to the CSB on 26 November 2002.  However, while the citation accompanying the Air Medal was included in his officer selection record, it was not reflected on his OSB.  Whether or not this omission was significant enough to alter the results of the CY02B selection board is a question we are unable to answer based on the evidence presented.  Nevertheless, we believe that the applicant was improperly disadvantaged because of the absence of data which should have been reflected on the OSB prepared for the CY0602B selection board.  Accordingly, in order to resolve any potential injustice to the applicant, we believe that any doubt should be resolved in his favor and that his record should be corrected as indicated below.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that the Officer Selection Brief (OSB) prepared for the Calendar Year 2002B Central Colonel Selection Board be amended to reflect the award of the Air Medal.

It is further recommended that his record, to include the above corrected OSB, be considered for promotion to the grade of colonel by a Special Selection Board for the CY02B Central Colonel Selection Board.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-02120 in Executive Session on 18 November 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 16 Jun 03, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Officer Selection Record.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPO, dated 25 Sep 03.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Oct 03.

					

AFBCMR BC-2003-02120

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having reviewed and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction for Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116) it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to ,                    be corrected to show that the Officer Selection Brief (OSB) prepared for the Calendar Year 2002B Central Colonel Selection Board be amended to reflect the award of the Air Medal.

	It is further directed that his record, to include the above corrected OSB, be considered for promotion to the grade of colonel by a Special Selection Board for the CY02B Central Colonel Selection Board.