RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-01361
		INDEX NUMBER:  131.00
	XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  None

	XXXXXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The following documents be included in his officer selection record (OSR) for the 514351
CY03B Major Central Selection Board:

	  a.  Army Commendation Medal (ACM), First Oak Leaf Cluster (1OLC).

	  b.  Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Supplemental Training Report (TR) for his participation in a master’s degree program.

He be granted consideration for promotion to the grade of major by Special Selection Board (SSB) for the CY03B Major Central Selection Board with the corrected record.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Since information regarding his master’s degree was masked during the CY03B board, the missing supplemental training report was the only document in his record showing his completion of a master’s degree.  The report in his records indicated he had not completed his thesis and was a negative factor for the promotion board.  He took action on 17 Nov 03 to get his missing ACM citation included in his OSR.  He turned the document into his military personnel flight (MPF) and understood the document would be faxed out the same day.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant entered active duty on 11 Aug 95 after being commissioned through Officer Training School.  He is presently serving in the grade of captain.  The applicant was considered and not selected for promotion to major by the CY03B (8 Dec 03) Major Central Selection Board.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPE recommends denial of the applicant’s request to include the AFIT TR in his OSR.  In accordance with AFI 36-2406, paragraph 6.2.2, the applicant could have requested to have a TR filed in his record.  However, to be included in his OSR, the action must have been completed prior to the promotion board.  The instruction sheet for review of the pre-selection brief advises that only the bachelor’s degree information will be reflected and any advanced degrees, including AFIT sponsored, will be masked on the OPB.  Promotion board members are given instructions regarding exclusion of information on advanced degrees from the Officer Selection Brief (OSB) and are cautioned not to give such information disproportionate weight.  The AFIT TR was not a necessary document to be included in the applicant’s OSR for the CY03B Major Central Selection Board.

The complete evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPPO states that consideration for promotion by SSB based on inclusion of the AFIT TR is not warranted based on AFPC/DPPPE’s recommendation.  Regarding his ACM (1OLC), they determined that the citation for the ACM (1OLC) was included in the OSR, but the citation for the basic award of the ACM was missing.  Although the applicant’s record was missing the basic citation, board members were aware that he was awarded two ACMs since they were listed on his OSB.  AFPC/DPPPO recommends denial of the applicant’s request for promotion consideration by SSB based on the missing ACM citation.

The complete evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit E.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 27 Aug 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 opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices 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.  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-2004-01361 in Executive Session on 19 October 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 15 Apr 04, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPE, dated 10 Jun 04,
                w/atchs.
    Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 20 Aug 04, 
                w/atchs.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Aug 04.