RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01622
INDEX CODE:  131.00
	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX		COUNSEL: NONE

								HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

His promotion effective date and date of rank to senior airman (SrA) be adjusted from 1 March 2007 to 1 August 2006.  
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His promotion to SrA was delayed due to an administrative oversight.  According to Air National Guard Instruction (ANGI) 36-2502, Table 2.1, Note 4, Promotion of Airman, he was eligible for promotion on 1 August 2006 while attending a lengthy technical school (in excess of 139 days).  

In support of his application, the applicant provides copies of his promotion order, student training report, excerpt of ANGI 36-2502, and active duty special orders with amendments.  

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS), the applicant is currently serving in the Montana Air National Guard in the grade of SrA with a date of rank of 1 March 2007.  He has one year total satisfactory service as of 16 November 2006 and a projected date of separation of 16 November 2011.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

NGB/A1POF recommends denial of the applicant’s request to adjust his date of rank for SrA to 1 August 2006.  A1POF states that no evidence was found to indicate the member was considered eligible for promotion during the timeframe requested.  The ANG liaison at Sheppard Air Force Base did not send any communication regarding the applicant’s promotion until 7 March 2007.  Furthermore, evidence exists in the applicant’s Student Training Report indicating he was not making sufficient academic progress during that timeframe due to his placement on academic hold stemming from failure.  

The A1POF evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 14 September 2007 for review and response 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.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its 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 this application in Executive Session on 29 November 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-01622:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 6 May 07, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, NGB/A1POF/A1POF, dated 7 Sep 07.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Sep 07.