RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01731
		INDEX NUMBER: 100.00

	XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

	XXXXXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  23 Nov 05

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records, to include the citation to accompany award of the Meritorious Service Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster (MSM, 1 OLC), and an Officer Selection Brief (OSB) reflecting his board certification in Emergency Medicine from 1996, his Master of Public Health in June 2003, his election to the honorary society for Public Health for academic achievement, his 1976 commission, his completion of three short tours, and his completion of 3000 flying hours, be considered for promotion by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Year 2003A (CY03A) Medical Corps/Dental Corps Colonel Central Selection Board.

Applicant also contests his last three Promotion Recommendation Forms (PRFs); however, he has not requested any specific form of relief.

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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His records contained numerous errors at the time he was considered for promotion by the CY03A board.  His 2002 and 2003 PRFs are virtually carbon copies of each other.  In addition, the 2002 PRF bears scant difference from the PRF prepared in 2001.  None of the PRFs mention the achievements for which he was awarded the MSM.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant was considered and not selected by the Calendar Year 2003A (CY03A) Medical Corps/Dental Corps Colonel Central Selection Board.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:

AFPC/DPAMF2 states, in part, that applicant’s CY03A OSB reflects his board certification in Emergency Medicine from 1996 and there is no evidence he ever had his MPH updated prior to the selection board.  His election to the honorary society for Public Health for academic achievement would not appear on the OSB or in his official record unless documented on an Officer Performance Report (OPR) or PRF.  Further, he needs to have his MPH degree updated.

The AFPC/DPAMF2 evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPPE states, in part, that they are unable to provide a recommendation because applicant does not specify exactly what remedy he desires for the contested PRFs.

The AFPC/DPPPE evaluation is at Exhibit D.

AFPC/DPPPO recommends applicant’s request for SSB consideration be denied and states, in part, that applicant’s MSM, 1 OLC, was in his Officer Selection Record (OSR) for the CY03A board.  AFPC/DPPPO notes that officers eligible for promotion are provided with an Officer Preselection Brief (OPB) several months prior to the selection board and instructed to carefully examine the brief for completeness and accuracy.  Applicant has not provided any documentation to substantiate what corrective action he took prior to the board to ensure his OSB reflected his MPH degree.  Further, officers are not to be considered by an SSB if, in exercising reasonable diligence, the officers should have discovered the error or omission in their records, and could have taken timely corrective action.

The AFPC/DPPPO evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit E.

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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:

Complete copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 8 October 2004 for review and response within 30 days.  However, as of this date, this office has received no response.

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ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:

AFPC/DPAAOR states, in part, that applicant’s Total Federal Commissioned Service Date (TFCSD) of 14 April 1976 is correct.  AFPC/DPAAOR cannot find any entry where the TFSCD is reflecting a date of 1985.  Further, applicant’s Total Active Federal Commissioned Service Date (TAFCSD) is 9 June 1985.  The TAFCSD only accounts for all active duty service in a commissioned status.

The AFPC/DPPAOR evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit H.

AFPC/DPAPP states, in part, that applicant is authorized award of one short tour based on the accumulation of the required number of days overseas temporary duty (TDY).  However, his duty history does not reflect any permanent assignments in an overseas location.  Further, his overseas duty selection date and short tour return date were incorrect and were adjusted during the record review.

The AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit I.

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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:

Complete copies of the additional Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 29 December 2004 for review and response within 30 days.  However, as of this date, this office has received no response.

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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 warranting SSB consideration.  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-2004-01731 in Executive Session on 23 March 2005, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Forms 149, dated 7 & 26 May 05, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAMF2, dated 7 Jul 04.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPE, dated 22 Jul 04.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 4 Oct 04, w/atchs.
    Exhibit F.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Oct 04.
    Exhibit G.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 30 Nov 04.
    Exhibit H.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAOR, dated 13 Dec 04, w/atch.
    Exhibit I.  Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 15 Dec 04.
    Exhibit J.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Dec 04.