RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-01469
		INDEX CODE:  131.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

It appears he wishes to be reconsidered for a position vacancy (PV) promotion by a Special Review Board (SRB) for the Fiscal Year 2005 (FY05) Reserve of the Air Force (ResAF) Major PV Board.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He has met all requirements for PV to major; he is currently in a major’s billet, and has completed over four years of time-in-grade (TIG).  Although Professional Military Education (PME) is not a written requirement for promotion, based on information released by HQ AFRC, several selects for major had not completed PME.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve in the grade of captain effective and with a date of rank (DOR) of 30 September 1999.

The applicant was considered and not selected for promotion by the FY05 Line and Health Professions Major Position Vacancy (PV) Selection Board, which convened on 9 February 2004.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPB indicated upon review of the applicant’s record, they found he did not complete Squadron Officer School (SOS), the appropriate level of professional level of PME for promotion to major.  Completion of PME is not a “pass/fail” requirement and board members are informed of this by the Secretary of the Air Force Memorandum of Instruction.  However, the statistics for this PV promotion board showed that of the 184 officers considered for promotion, 92 percent of them completed PME.  Of the 138 selected for promotion, all 138 completed PME.  No officer who failed to complete PME was selected for PV promotion.  The full quota (75 percent) was used selecting these 138 officers for promotion.  The applicant has not alleged there was an error in his record, so they cannot recommend denying or approving anything.  They found no error when they reviewed his record and therefore do not believe a “second look” (special board or special selection board) is warranted.  If the applicant finds there was an error in his record when it was considered by the FY05 Line and Health Professions Major PV Selection Board, they can reevaluate his claim at that time.

The evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 21 May 2004, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days.  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 an error or injustice.  The applicant appears to be requesting reconsideration by a Special Review Board for the FY05 Line and Health Professions Major Position Vacancy Board.  He indicates he has met all the requirements for promotion to the grade of major with the exception of completing his Professional Military Education (PME).  He indicates that completion of PME is not a requirement for promotion and several individuals selected for promotion by the FY05 board did not complete PME.  Although it may not be a requirement for promotion consideration, it is noted that all the individuals who were selected for promotion by the FY05 board did complete PME.  While it cannot be determined that the lack of PME was the sole cause of his nonselection, according to the statistics for this particular board, it certainly appears that his chances for selection would have been enhanced had he completed Squadron Officer School.  We would strongly encourage him to complete his PME before his next promotion consideration.  In view of the foregoing, we find no basis upon which to make a favorable recommendation on this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an 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-2004-01469 in Executive Session on 29 June 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 April 2004, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, ARPC/DPB, dated 17 May 2004.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 May 2004.