RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2006-01769
		INDEX CODE:  107.00, 131.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

	MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 13 DECEMBER 2007

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  His Officer Pre-Selection Brief (OPB) used for the CY05B (P0405B) promotion board be substituted with one that displays his complete duty history.

2.  The number of Air Force Commendation Medals (AFCM) in his records be changed from five to four.

3.  His corrected record be considered by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for promotion to the grade of major by the CY05B Major Central Selection Board.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The OPB along with the PRF is the first document used by promotion boards to assess an officer, giving a critical overview of his career and potential.  He believes if the following leadership positions were included on his OPB: Squadron Section Commander, Operations Group Executive Officer and Commander, Support Flight at Joint Task Force Bravo it would have demonstrated his readiness for increased leadership.  In addition, the correct OPB would demonstrate his diverse assignments to USAFE, ACC, AFMC, PACAF and his three Chaplain Candidate tours.

In support of his request, applicant provided a personal memorandum, a copy of his assignment history and copies of his selection brief.  

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Information extracted from the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) indicates the applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of captain, with a date of rank of 30 June 1997.  As of 11 October 2006, the MilPDS reflects one nonselection to the grade of major.
AFPC has updated the Military Personnel Data System to reflect four AFCM’s instead of five.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAH states they find the applicant’s assertion he was not promoted because of an inaccurate OPB to be possible.  They also believe it is difficult to imagine the board was unaware of his previous experience since the OPRs were in his promotion folder.  However, DPAH states the fact remains an inaccurate OPB could have influenced the Board actions. They further state the only equitable avenue may be to grant an SSB.

The DPAH evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPPO recommends denial.  DPPPO states the errors identified by the applicant should have been identified prior to the central selection board (CSB).  AFI 36-2501, Officer Promotions and Selective Continuation states officers as a minimum must review their OPB for accuracy of personal data and make corrections prior to the convening of the board.  The applicant does not provide an explanation or documentation to show what action he took to correct his OSB to ensure his record was accurate prior to the board convening.  Applicant also had the option of submitting a letter to the board president to address his incorrect duty history and incorrect number of AFCM’s; however, applicant did not exercise this option.  Although his OSB reflected the incorrect duty history, his Officer Performance Reports contained the correct information which the board reviewed and took into consideration in evaluating his record.  As such, the corrected duty history data does not introduce any new information that was not already considered by the board. AFI 36-2501 states SSBs will not convene if by exercising reasonable diligence the officer should have discovered the error and could have taken corrective action before the originally scheduled board convened.  The applicant failed to exercise reasonable diligence in ensuring his record was accurate prior to the CSB; therefore, we recommend the request for SSB consideration be denied.

The DPPPO evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 29 September 2006 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit E).

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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 have reviewed the available evidence pertaining to the applicant’s assertions related to his duty title correction and incorrect number of AFCM’s on his OPB and we are not persuaded that SSB consideration is warranted.  His assertions in this regard are duly noted; however, in our opinion, the Air Force office of primary responsibility (DPPPO) has adequately addressed these contentions and we are in agreement with their assessment that he failed to exercise due diligence in ensuring his records were accurate.  In the absence of documentation showing what action he took prior to the convening of the board which would demonstrate reasonable diligence in the maintenance of his records, we do not believe SSB consideration is appropriate.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, the applicant’s request is not favorably considered. 

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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; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2006-01769 in Executive Session on 2 November 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2006-01769 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 May 2006, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAH, dated 15 June 2006, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 21 September 2006.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 September 2006.

                                   

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON DC

Office Of The Assistant Secretary

AFBCMR
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Dear XXXXXXX

	Reference your application, AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2006-01769, submitted under the provisions of AFI 36-2603 (Section 1552, 10 USC).

	After careful consideration of your application and military records, the Board determined that the evidence you presented did not demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice.  Accordingly, the Board denied your application.

	You have the right to submit newly discovered relevant evidence for consideration by the Board.  In the absence of such additional evidence, a further review of your application is not possible.

	BY DIRECTION OF THE PANEL CHAIR