RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-03601
		INDEX CODE:  131.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  He be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Year 2002B Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board (CSB), with inclusion of the Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM), First Oak Leaf Cluster (1OLC) in his records.

2.  He be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Year 2003A Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board (CSB), with inclusion of the Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM), Second Oak Leaf Cluster (2OLC) in his records.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Per a phone conversation with an individual from the Air Force Personnel Center records section prior to the CY02B Lieutenant Colonel Board meeting, he was informed his personnel records were 100% complete.  During his records review on 7 March 2003, he was informed the AF Achievement Medal (1OLC) was listed in his records but physically missing.  This citation was physically present in his duty station records.  He feels the board did not evaluate a complete picture of his records.

At the time the CY03A Lieutenant Colonel Board convened, he was unaware he had been awarded an AF Achievement Medal (2 OLC-RDP 18 June 2003).  The medal was presented to him on or about 30 July 2003 at his new duty station.  An Officer SURF (Current as of 6 October 2003) still does not indicate the decoration.  He completed/graduated from Joint Forces Staff College (JPME Phase II) on 27 June 2003.  A copy of the Training Report did not make it into his records prior to the Board convening.  The PME information section of the Officer SURF (Current as of 6 October 2003) still does not indicate his completion of JPME Phase II.  He feels the board was unable to evaluate a complete picture of his records and he requests Special Selection Board consideration.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a copy of the missing AFAM (1OLC and 2OLC), a copy of a SURF dated 20 August 2002 displaying records are current as of 12 August 2002, a copy of an e-mail conversation discussing his situation, a copy of the National Defense University/Joint Forces Staff College/Joint PME Phase II certificate, a copy of his AF Form 475 from JPME Phase II, and a copy of three SURFs (30 June 2003, 7 July 2003 and 6 October 2003).

Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a Regular Air Force officer serving in the grade of major.

Applicant was considered and not selected for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by the CY02B and CY03A Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board.  His current date of separation is 31 July 2007.

OPR profile since 1991, follows:

       PERIOD ENDING              EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL

         30 Oct 91	Meets Standards (MS)
         31 May 92	         MS
         19 Feb 93	Education/Training Report (TR)
         31 May 93	         MS
         10 Oct 93	         MS
         10 Oct 94	         MS
         10 Oct 95	         MS
         10 Oct 96	         MS
         10 Oct 97	         MS
         16 Jul 98	         MS
         16 Jul 99	         MS
         14 Feb 00	         MS
         14 Feb 01	         MS
         14 Feb 02	         MS
         14 Feb 03	         MS
         27 Jun 03	         TR

On 28 January 2004, AFPC/DPPPOC notified the applicant that his request for Special Selection Board (SSB) consideration by the CY02B Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board (CSB) with the inclusion of the Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM), First Oak Leaf Cluster, citation filed in his officer selection record was being granted.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPO states that because the order for the AFAM, 2OLC, inclusive dates 1 February 2003 - 11 February 2003, was published on 14 July 2003, the citation was not included in his selection record nor was it reflected in any of their official personnel data systems at the time the CY03A board convened.  For the purpose of including this decoration in a board that convened on 8 July 2003, the decoration did not exist.

When applying the filing disposition rules set forth in AFI 36-2406, the training report that closed out 27 June 2003, was not missing from the applicant’s selection folder because it was not mandatory to be filed in his records any earlier than 60 days following the close out date of the report.  Therefore, the record was complete and accurate when it was reviewed by the board.  Therefore, they recommend denial of applicant’s request.

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

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 6 February 2004, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days.  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.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  After reviewing the evidence of record, we are not persuaded that the applicant’s records are in error or that he has been the victim of an injustice.  His contentions are noted; however, in our opinion, the detailed comments provided by the appropriate Air Force offices adequately address those allegations.  Therefore, we agree with opinions and recommendations of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for the 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 this application in Executive Session on 6 May 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 22 Oct 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 12 Jan 04.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Feb 04.