RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004- 03853
		INDEX CODE 131.01
	 	COUNSEL:  None

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  Yes

MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE:  19 Jun 06

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Officer Selection Brief (OSB) for the Calendar Year 2004B (CY04B) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Central Selection Board (CSB) include his current duty entry, “1 Jul 03 - Mil Dep & Subscale Tgts IPT LD,” in the Assignment History section, and a Duty Air Force Specialty Code (DAFSC) of “P63A3W” [pilot], rather than “N63A3W” [navigator], and he be given Special Selection Board (SSB) consideration.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

HQ AFPC/DPPPOO advised him in his nonselection feedback that his missing current duty entry was a detractor for the CSB.  This entry was extremely critical because it showed breadth of experience.  Its omission directly led to his nonselection.  Further, the Virtual Military Personnel Flight (VMPF) lists him as a navigator when he is a pilot.  The VMPF shows the current duty entry; however, the prefix on the DAFSC is incorrect.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on extended active duty in the grade of major, with a date of rank of 1 Nov 00.  

The applicant was considered but not selected for promotion to the grade of LTC by the CY04B board, which convened on 12 Jul 04.  The OSB reflected an aeronautical rating of senior pilot.  [Note: The VMPF indicates his flying status is inactive-restricted, effective 25 Jun 03.]  The Brief had a current duty tile of “1 Apr 02 - C21A Eval Air CC/Ch Stan-Eval.”  However, the top Officer Performance Report (OPR) reviewed by the CY04B board reflected a duty title of ”Military Deputy and Subscale Targets IPT Lead” and a DAFSC of “N63A3W.”  The applicant’s Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF) indicated a duty title of “Military Deputy Director, Subscale Aerial Targets Team Lead” and a DAFSC of “N63A3W,” with an overall rating of “Promote.”

HQ AFPC/DPAO informally advised the AFBCMR Staff via emails, dated 24 May-1 Jun 05, that the 63XX is the Acquisition Manager core AFSC, a rated officer is required in this billet, the previous incumbent was a navigator (warranting the N prefix), the applicant is rated a pilot, and the Position Report could be in error.  HQ AFPC/DPPPOO informally advised the AFBCMR Staff via email, dated 24 May 05, that if the contested DAFSC was determined to be in error and is changed on the OSB, the PRF and the top OPR probably ought to reflect the correct DAFSC.

The applicant’s OPR profile since 1993 follows: 

           PERIOD ENDING          EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL 

			 21 Mar 93		Meets Standards
			 20 May 94		Training Report
			 20 May 95		Meets Standards
			 20 May 96		Training Report
			 30 May 97		Meets Standards
			 31 Mar 98		Training Report
			 31 Mar 99		Meets Standards
			 31 Mar 00		Meets Standards
			 31 Mar 01		Meets Standards
			 31 Mar 02		Meets Standards
			 31 Mar 03		Meets Standards
			*31 Mar 04		Meets Standards

*Top Report

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPAO advises that, based on the OPR closing 31 Mar 04, the applicant’s OSB did not correctly reflect his current duty assignment.  However, in accordance with the AMS Position Report, the applicant’s DAFSC on the OSB is correct.  Therefore, DPAZ recommends the applicant’s current duty title be indicated on the OSB, but his request for the “P” prefix on his DAFSC should be denied.  [See Statement of Facts above for additional information.]

A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.

HQ AFPC/DPPPO indicates the duty title requested was updated in the Military Personnel Data System (MPDS) post-board.  Although not reflected on the OSB, the applicant’s top OPR closing 31 Mar 04 reflects the requested duty title.  Therefore, they trust the board members were fully aware of the true scope and nature of the position as it is clearly defined in Section III of the same OPR.  They are not convinced this caused the applicant’s nonselection.  Further, HQ AFPC/DPAO notes the DAFSC prefix on the OSB is correct.  Therefore, they recommend denial.

A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 18 Mar 05, complete copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days.  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.	Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice to warrant granting the requested relief.  In its advisory, HQ AFPC/DPAO recommends the requested current duty title be included on the applicant’s CY04B OSB but that the DAFSC remain unchanged.  However, after careful consideration, we are persuaded the wrong prefix may have been applied to the 63A3W DAFSC.  The billet apparently requires a rated officer.  The previous incumbent was a navigator, which warranted the N prefix; the applicant is a pilot, which would logically dictate a P rather than an N prefix.  If the position in question requires a rated officer, and the Air Force tracks the career progression of its rated officers, and the applicant clearly is rated a pilot, we consider it only reasonable that he not be identified as a navigator.  We suspect the Position Report may be erroneous and, possibly by oversight, the same inaccurate prefix was applied to the applicant’s CY04B PRF and 31 Mar 04 OPR.  HQ AFPC/DPPPO is unconvinced the missing duty title resulted in the applicant’s nonselection, asserting the 31 Mar 04 OPR apprised the selection board of his latest position.  We cannot determine with certainty whether or not this was instrumental in the applicant’s failure to be selected; however, the combination of the missing duty title and the likely erroneous DAFSC prefix may have compromised his receiving full and fair consideration by the CY04B board.  Therefore, to offset any possibility of an injustice, we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected as indicated below and he be afforded SSB consideration for the CY04B LTC board.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to XXXXX, be corrected to show that:

     a.  The Assignment History section of the Officer Selection Brief for the Calendar Year 2004B (CY04B) Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board (CSB) include the duty title of “1 July 2003 - Military Deputy and Subscale Targets IPT Lead,” with a Duty Air Force Specialty Code (DAFSC) of “P63A3W.”

     b.  The Field Grade Officer Performance Report, AF Form 707A, rendered for the period 1 April 2003 through 31 March 2004, and the Promotion Recommendation Form, AF IMT 709, rendered for the CY04B Lieutenant Colonel CSB, reflect a DAFSC of “P63A3W,” rather than “N63A3W.”

It is further recommended that he be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by a Special Selection Board for the CY04B Lieutenant Colonel CSB.

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 19 May and 1 June 2005 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following documentary evidence relating to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004- 03853 was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 9 Dec 04, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAO, dated 9 Feb 05.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPO, dated 9 Mar 05.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Mar 05.

AFBCMR BC-2004-03853

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to   XXXXX , be corrected to show that:

	     a.  The Assignment History section of the Officer Selection Brief for the Calendar Year 2004B (CY04B) Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board (CSB) include the duty title of “1 July 2003 - Military Deputy and Subscale Targets IPT Lead,” with a Duty Air Force Specialty Code (DAFSC) of “P63A3W.”

	     b.  The Field Grade Officer Performance Report, AF Form 707A, rendered for the period 1 April 2003 through 31 March 2004, and the Promotion Recommendation Form, AF IMT 709, rendered for the CY04B Lieutenant Colonel CSB, reflect a DAFSC of “P63A3W,” rather than “N63A3W.”

	It is further directed that he be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by a Special Selection Board for the CY04B Lieutenant Colonel CSB.