RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-03263
		INDEX CODE:  131.04
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be promoted to the grade of senior airman (E-4) effective 12 Jul 03.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

On 12 Jul 03, she met the skill level, time in grade, and time in service criteria for promotion to E-4.  She was TDY at the time and the paperwork was overlooked until she returned to her duty station.

Her complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Air Force Reserves on 6 Apr 02 in the grade of airman first class (E-3).  

In accordance with AFI 36-2505, table 4.2, airmen are promoted to the grade of senior when they attain the "3" skill level, complete 1 year of satisfactory service, complete 8 months time-in-grade (TIG), are recommended by their supervisor, and approved by their commander.  Note 1 of table 4.2 states that eligibility requirements must be met as of the last day of the month prior to the promotion month.  Note 3 states that TIG begins on the date the airmen enters the IADT tour.  The applicant began her IADT tour on 8 Nov 02 and completed the 8 months TIG requirement on 8 Jul 03, rendering her eligible for promotion to E-4 during the next (1 Sep 03) promotion cycle.  She was promoted to the grade of senior airman (E-4) on 1 Sep 03.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFRC/DPM recommends denial.  DPM states that she did not met the eight months time in grade requirement as of 30 Jun 03 in accordance with AFI 36-2502.  Therefore she was not eligible for the 1 Jul 03 promotion cycle.  She was promoted on 1 Sep 03, which is the correct promotion cycle for her circumstance.  The DPM evaluation is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 7 Nov 03 for review and comment 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.  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, after a thorough review of the evidence of record, it appears that she did not meet the eligibility criteria for promotion to senior airman during the July cycle.  Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  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 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-03263 in Executive Session on 9 Dec 03, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 22 Sep 03.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFRC/DPM, dated 25 Oct 03.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Nov 03.