RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-01020
		INDEX CODE:  131.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be promoted to the grade of staff sergeant (E-5).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He entered the Air Force on 9 May 2002 with over one year time-in-grade (TIG) as a senior airman (E-4).  As a new member, he was unaware of his eligibility to test for E-5.  He was kept uninformed about his promotion eligibility and feels he could have possibly been promoted with his peers had he tested sooner.

In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) Weighted Factors.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant has prior enlisted active duty service with the United States Marine Corps (USMC) from 22 September 1997 to 21 December 2001.  He was released from active duty in the grade of corporal (E-4) and transferred to the USMC Reserve on 22 December 2001 until his discharge on 5 May 2002.

Applicant contracted his enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 9 May 2002 for a period of four years in the grade of senior airman (E-4), with an adjusted date of rank (DOR) of 18 January 2001.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPWB recommends the application be denied.  DPPPWB states that the applicant’s 18 January 2001 date of rank (DOR) to senior airman (E-4) made him eligible for promotion consideration to the grade of staff sergeant (E-5) for cycle 03E5.  However, he did not possess the required five-skill level.  An exception to policy skill level waiver request was submitted and approved on 6 November 2003.  On 17 November 2003, the applicant signed an AF Form 1566 acknowledging his promotion eligibility and testing date of 13 January 2004.  He was provided supplemental promotion consideration for cycle 03E5 and rendered a nonselect.  The applicant’s situation is not unique as 90 other prior service members tested out of cycle and were considered supplementally for 03E5.  The applicant was provided fair and equitable promotion consideration in accordance with existing policy and procedures.  The HQ AFPC/DPPPWB 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 applicant on 23 April 2004 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
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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 the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden that he has suffered either an error or an injustice.  In this respect, we note that the applicant was provided supplemental promotion consideration using the same procedures that is afforded others in similar circumstances.  We have seen no evidence showing the applicant was not provided fair and equitable promotion consideration in accordance with existing policy and procedures.  In view of the above and absent 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 29 July 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004-01020.

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 20 Mar 04, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 16 Apr 04.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Apr 04.