RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-03161
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The closeout date of his Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) for the period 3 May 1999 to 15 January 2003 be changed to 15 October 2002, and included in his record for promotion cycle 03E6.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His supervisor had originally written this decoration using the dates 3 May 1999 to 15 October 2002.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a personal statement, statements from his supervisor, his section chief, and squadron section commander, a copy of the Recommendation for Decoration Printout (RDP), a draft copy of the citation, a copy of Special Order GAA-775 and a copy of the AFCM.  Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is an enlisted member of the Regular Air Force who is currently serving in the grade of staff sergeant, having been promoted to that grade, effective and with a date of rank of 1 September 1993.  Information maintained in the Personnel Data System reveals that his Total Active Federal Military Service Date is 17 October 1984 and he has an established date of separation of 7 November 2004 and a high year of tenure date of 1 October 2004.  He is ineligible to reenlist due to his high year of tenure.  His last 10 Enlisted Performance Reports (EPRs), commencing with the report closing 28 February 1995 were 4, 5, 2, 5, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, and 5.

The applicant’s total promotion score for the 03E6 cycle was 303.36 and the score required for selection in his Control Air Force Specialty Code (CAFSC) was 306.21.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR states that the recommendation package was submitted in a timely manner and processed more expeditiously than most.  Therefore, they recommend disapproval of the applicant’s request.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPPWB states that current Air Force promotion policy (AFI 36-2502, Airman Promotion Program, Table 2.2, Rule 5, Note 2) dictates that before a decoration is credited for a specific promotion cycle, the closeout date of the decoration must be on or before the Promotion Eligibility Cutoff Date (PECD), and the date of the Décor-6, Request for Decoration Printout (RDP), must be before the date of selections for the cycle in question.  Each promotion cycle has an established PECD which is used to determine what Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) the member will be considered in, as well as which performance reports and decorations will be used in the promotion consideration.  The PECD for cycle 03E6 was 31 December 2002.

The fact that this decoration closes out after the PECD renders it ineligible for promotion credit during cycle 03E6.  There is no evidence to indicate that the applicant tried to correct the closeout date of the decoration until 5 September 2003, well after selections were announced on 23 June 2003.  Therefore, they recommend denial of applicant’s request.  DPPPWB indicated that if the Board’s grants the applicant’s request, he would become a selectee for promotion during cycle 03E6 pending a favorable data verification and the recommendation of his commander.

A complete copy of their evaluation is attached at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 30 January 2004, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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 warranting corrective action.  It is evident from the supportive statements provided for our review that the applicant’s superiors intended that the AFCM for meritorious service be awarded for the period ending 15 October 2002, rather than 15 January 2003, and that the award be considered during cycle 03E6.  Having no reason to doubt the integrity of these individuals, we believe that the applicant’s records should be corrected to show the AFCM was awarded prior to the PECD for cycle 03E6 and that he be afforded supplemental consideration for promotion.

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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, on 15 November 2002, he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service during the period 3 May 1999 to 15 October 2002, rather than 3 May 1999 to 15 January 2003.

It is further recommended that he be provided supplemental consideration for promotion to the grade of technical sergeant for all appropriate cycles beginning with cycle 03E6, with the AFCM included in his record.

If AFPC discovers any adverse factors during or subsequent to supplemental consideration that are separate and apart, and unrelated to the issues involved in this application, that would have rendered the applicant ineligible for the promotion, such information will be documented and presented to the Board for a final determination on the individual’s qualifications for the promotion.

If supplemental promotion consideration results in the selection for promotion to the higher grade, immediately after such promotion, the records shall be corrected to show that he was promoted to the higher grade on the date of rank established by the supplemental promotion and that he is entitled to all pay, allowances, and benefits of such grade as of that date.

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 25 March 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

All members voted to correct the records pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-03161, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 11 Sep 03, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 18 Dec 03.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 5 Jan 04.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Jan 04.

                                   

AFBCMR BC-2003-03161
INDEX CODE:  107.00

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of 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, on 15 November 2002, he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service during the period 3 May 1999 to 15 October 2002, rather than 3 May 1999 to 15 January 2003.

	It is further directed that he be provided supplemental consideration for promotion to the grade of technical sergeant for all appropriate cycles beginning with cycle 03E6, with the AFCM included in his record.

	If AFPC discovers any adverse factors during or subsequent to supplemental consideration that are separate and apart, and unrelated to the issues involved in this application, that would have rendered the applicant ineligible for the promotion, such information will be documented and presented to the Board for a final determination on the individual’s qualifications for the promotion.

	If supplemental promotion consideration results in the selection for promotion to the higher grade, immediately after such promotion, the records shall be corrected to show that he was promoted to the higher grade on the date of rank established by the supplemental promotion and that he is entitled to all pay, allowances, and benefits of such grade as of that date.