RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-03757
		INDEX NUMBER:  131.00
		COUNSEL:  None

		HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her nonselection for promotion to the grade of major by the CY02B Central Major Selection Board be voided and she be directly promoted to the grade of major.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was unfairly nonselected for promotion to the grade of major due to her having a serious illness.

Her illness caused her not to work for several months.  When she received an officer performance report (OPR) covering this period, there was a lack of accomplishments to document in the OPR.  She later discovered that she should have been assigned to the patient squadron, where an OPR would not have been required.

After release of the promotion board results, she was initially told that she had been selected for promotion, only to be told several hours later that she had not been selected.

She deserves promotion.  Applicant provides an overview of her qualifications for promotion.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a clinical nurse serving on active duty in the grade of captain.  She has three nonselections to the grade of major by the CY02B, CY03A, and CY03B, Central Major Promotion Selection Boards.  A review of the applicant’s last eight OPRs reflects overall ratings of “meets standards” (officers either meet or do not meet standards).

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPO recommends denial of the applicant’s request.  They do not agree with the applicant’s contentions that she should have been assigned to a patient squadron, which would have excluded the requirement for an OPR.  AFPC/DPPPO references the requirements for assignment to a patient squadron as specified in AFI 41-210.  They conclude that the OPR rendered on the applicant during the timeframe in question was appropriately rendered.

The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 26 Mar 04 for review and comment within 30 days.  To date, a response has not been received.

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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, 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.  Additionally, we note that the applicant has not provided any support from her rating chain regarding the appropriateness of the OPR rendered on her closing 5 Jun 02.  Therefore, 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 Docket Number BC‑2003-03757 in Executive Session on 10 June 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 8 Oct 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 22 Mar 04, w/atchs.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Mar 04.