ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-03820
		INDEX CODE:  131.01
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His selection record, to include the Officer Performance Report (OPR) rendered for the period 16 July 2002 through 27 May 03, be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel for the Calendar Year 2003A (CY03A) Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board by Special Selection Board (SSB).

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 23 Feb 04, the Board considered and denied the applicant's request for inclusion of his 27 May 03 OPR in his CY03 selection record.  In his original request, applicant contended that his supervisor prepared the OPR prior to his May 2003 permanent change-of-station departure and the OPR only required the wing commander's edits and signature.  Feedback from the wing commander assured him the OPR would be in his record for the 8 July 2003 promotion board.  The OPR was not signed until 8 July 2003 and was not placed in his selection record leaving the 15 Jul 02 OPR as the most recent report in his selection record.  For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s request and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit E.

In further support of his request, applicant provided a statement from his rater who states it was his intent for the OPR to be a matter of record prior to the convening of the CY03 selection board.  His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit F.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After again reviewing the applicant's request along with the additional evidence provided, it is our opinion that corrective action is warranted in this case.  Applicant contends that his rater prepared the contested OPR more than a month prior to the convening of the CY03 lieutenant colonel selection board and it was his rater's intent for the OPR to be on file in his selection record.  It is our opinion that while his OPR was accomplished in 
accordance with the time limitations prescribed in the applicable regulations, if not for the rater's untimely PCS departure, it appears expeditious processing would have occurred to ensure the OPR would have been completed in time for his promotion consideration.  Given the support he received from his rater, and having no reason to doubt his integrity in this matter, we believe that the applicant was improperly disadvantaged due to the absence of his most recent OPR and that relief is warranted.  Therefore, we recommend that his records be corrected to the extent indicated below

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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: 

	a.  The Officer Performance Report (OPR), rendered for the period 16 July 2002 through 27 May 2003, was signed by the rater in Section VI on 5 July 2003, and by the additional rater in Section VII on 6 July 2003.

	b.  The OPR rendered for the period 16 July 2002 through 27 May 2003, was accepted for file in his Officer Selection Record on 7 July 2003.

It is further directed that his record, to include the above corrected OPR, be consider for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by a Special Selection Board for the Calendar Year 2003A Central Lieutenant Colonel Selection Board.  

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-03820 in Executive Session on 13 Aug 04, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit E.  Record of Proceedings, dated 23 Feb 04, w/atchs.
    Exhibit F.  Letter, Applicant, dated 17 Jul 04, w/atch. 

					

AFBCMR BC-2003-03820

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 APPLICANT, be corrected to show that:

		a.  The Officer Performance Report (OPR), rendered for the period 16 July 2002 through 27 May 2003, was signed by the rater in Section VI on 5 July 2003, and by the additional rater in Section VII on 6 July 2003.

		b.  The OPR rendered for the period 16 July 2002 through 27 May 2003, was accepted for file in his Officer Selection Record on 7 July 2003.

	It is further directed that his record, to include the above corrected OPR, be consider for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by a Special Selection Board for the Calendar Year 2003A Central Lieutenant Colonel Selection Board.