RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-03738
		INDEX CODE:  131.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be considered for promotion to the grade of major by Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Year 2001A Major Central Selection Board.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Based on the decision to correct his OPR closing 30 March 1999, he should be reconsidered for promotion by the CY01A Major Selection Board.  In support of the appeal, he submitted  a copy of the AFI 36-2401 Decision, a copy of the incorrect OPR and a copy of the corrected OPR.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant is currently serving on extended active duty in the grade of captain.

Applicant was considered and not selected for promotion to the grade of major by the CY00B, CY01A, CY02A, CY02B, and CY03A Central Major Selection Boards.  Applicant’s Officer Performance Reports (OPRs) from 1991 through 2003 reflect meets standards on all performance factors.

He submitted an application for review by the Evaluation Reports Appeal Board (ERAB) under AFI 36-2401, Correcting Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Reports, 1 December 1997.  The ERAB determined that the OPR closing out 30 March 1999 contained an incorrect phrase in block VI, Rater Overall Assessment.  It read “…selected as Wing’s Company Grade Officer of the Quarter!” and it has been corrected to read ”…selected as WOC and HQ’s CGO of the Month for July!”

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPO states that they believe that the correction that was made to the OPR closing 30 March 1999 is minor in nature and SSB consideration is not warranted.  Additionally, central boards evaluate the entire Officer Selection Record (OSR) (including the promotion recommendation form, officer performance reports, officer effectiveness reports, training reports, letters of evaluation, decorations, and officer selection brief), assessing whole person factors such as job performance, professional qualities, depth and breadth of experience, leadership, and academic and professional military education.  Although the officer’s OPR contained a minor error, the selection board had his entire OSR at their disposal during promotion consideration.  As such, they are not convinced this error contributed to the applicant’s nonselection for promotion.  Therefore, they recommend denial of the 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 19 December 2003, 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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  The applicant’s OPR closing 30 March 1999, as it met the selection board in question, was incorrect.  We are unable to determine the impact the incorrect information had on the applicant’s opportunity for promotion by the board in question; however, we do believe that it served to deprive him of full and fair consideration.  In view of the foregoing and in an effort to remove any possibility of an injustice to the applicant, we believe his corrected record should he be considered for promotion to the grade of major by Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Year 2001A Major Central Selection Board.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, to include the corrected Officer Performance Report (OPR) rendered for the period 31 March 1998 through 30 March 1999, indicating in Block VI, Rater Overall Assessment, the statement “…selected as WOC and HQ’s CGO of the month for July,” be considered for promotion to the grade of major by Special Selection Board for the Calendar Year 2000B Major Central Selection Board and any subsequent boards in which the corrected OPR was not a matter of record.  

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The following members of the Board considered this application, BC-2003-03738, in Executive Session on 25 February 2004, 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 3 Nov 03, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 16 Dec 03.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Dec 03.

                                   

AFBCMR BC-2003-03738
INDEX CODE:  131.00

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, to include the corrected Officer Performance Report (OPR) rendered for the period 31 March 1998 through 30 March 1999, indicating in Block VI, Rater Overall Assessment, the statement “…selected as WOC and HQ’s CGO of the month for July,” be considered for promotion to the grade of major by Special Selection Board for the Calendar Year 2000B Major Central Selection Board and any subsequent boards in which the corrected OPR was not a matter of record.