RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-00710
				INDEX CODE:  131.00

				COUNSEL:  None

				HEARING DESIRED:  Yes

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive Professional Military Education (PME) reconsideration for the Calendar Year (CY) 2001A Major Central Selection Board (CSB).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His Minuteman Missile Training Report dated 5 August 1992, was not in his records when they met the CY01A Major CSB.  He believes this report showed his officer development, with a diversified Air Force background, in a second career field.  

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

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

Applicant was considered and selected for promotion to the grade of major on 1 September 2002 by the CY01A CSB.

Applicant’s OPR profile is listed below.

			PERIOD ENDING		OVERALL EVALUATION

			   5 Aug 93 		MEETS STANDARDS
			  28 Sep 94		AF FM 475 ED/TNG RPT
			  17 OCT 95		AF FM 475 ED/TNG RPT
			  17 OCT 96		MEETS STANDARDS
			  25 APR 97		MEETS STANDARDS
			   9 AUG 97		AF FM 475 ED/TNG RPT
			   1 DEC 97		MEETS STANDARDS
			  11 DEC 98		MEETS STANDARDS

			PERIOD ENDING		OVERALL EVALUATION
			  18 OCT 99		MEETS STANDARDS
			   1 JUN 00		MEETS STANDARDS
			  16 DEC 00		AF FM 475 ED/TNG RPT
			  16 DEC 01		MEETS STANDARDS
			   2 JUN 02		MEETS STANDARDS
			  31 JAN 03		MEETS STANDARDS
			  14 SEP 03		MEETS STANDARDS

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPO disagrees with the applicant’s contention that the missing training report was a contributing factor in his nonselection for PME candidacy.  Although the report should have been filed in the applicant’s Officer Selection Record (OSR), they do not believe the missing report revealed significant accomplishments that would have influenced the board members’ decision, especially since he was selected for promotion to major without the report.

Furthermore, each eligible officer receives instructions attached to the Officer Preselection Brief (OPB) which informs them to check their records for accuracy.  It specifically instructs the individual to request a copy of their OSR to ensure no reports are missing.  The applicant has not provided any documentation to demonstrate what actions he took prior to the board to ensure the training report was filed in his OSR.  DPPPO further states that upon reviewing the applicant’s OSR, the report is still not filed in his record.

There is no evidence the missing report negatively impacted the applicant’s selection for PME candidacy.  The CSB evaluates the entire OSR (to include the promotion recommendation form (PRF), OPRs, officer effectiveness reports, training reports, letters of evaluation, decorations, and officer selection briefs), assessing the whole person factors such as job performance, professional qualities, depth and breadth of experience, leadership, and academic and professional military education.

Furthermore, the AFI 36-2501, states “Do not have an SSB if, by exercising reasonable diligence, the officer should have discovered the error or omission and could have taken corrective action before the originally scheduled board convened.”  DPPPO does not believe the applicant exercised reasonable diligence in maintaining his records.  Therefore, based on the above information, DPPPO recommends the requested relief be denied.

A copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached 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 30 April 2004, for review and response.  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.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations 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.  Although the applicant’s 1992 training report should have been filed in his OSR, the applicant has not established to our satisfaction the missing report negatively impacted his opportunity for PME candidacy, especially since he was promoted to major without the report in his record.  Furthermore, we note that to date the contested report has not been filed in the applicant’s record.  Therefore, in view of the foregoing, the Board finds no compelling basis upon which to recommend the requested relief.

4.	The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issue(s) involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

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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-2004-00710 in Executive Session on 2 June 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 4 Mar 04, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.	Officer Selection Brief.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPO, dated 15 Apr 04.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Apr 04.

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