RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01654
		INDEX CODE:  111.05

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Enlisted Performance Report rendered for the period 2 September 2006 through 22 February 2007 be declared void and removed from his record.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was treated unfairly during the contested time period by his rater.  There were AFI and DoD regulation violations and he believes his EPR suffered as a result.

In support of his request, the applicant provided documentation extracted from his military personnel records. 

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of staff sergeant having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 April 2003.

The applicant did not appeal the contested report under the provisions of AFI 36-2401; however, it was forwarded to the Evaluation Reports Appeal Board (ERAB) for review and denial was recommended because the his request was based on personal opinions and unsupported allegations.

His EPR profile since 2002 reflects the following:

	PERIOD ENDING	EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL

		19 Oct 02		4
		19 Oct 03		5
		19 Oct 04		5
		19 Oct 05		5
		01 Sep 06		5
	*  22 Feb 07		4

* Contested report.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPEP recommends denial.  DPPPEP states an evaluation report is considered to represent the rating chain’s best judgment at the time it is rendered.  Once a report is accepted for file, only strong evidence to the contrary warrants removal of the report from the applicant’s record.  The burden of proof is on the applicant and he failed to provide substantiating evidence that warrants voiding his EPR.

DPPPEP’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 13 July 2007, the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  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 injustice.  After reviewing the evidence provided, we are not persuaded that the contested report is erroneous or unjust.  In the rating process, each evaluator is required to assess a ratee’s performance, honestly and to the best of their ability.  In judging the merits of this case, we took note of the applicant’s contentions; however, other than his own assertion, we have seen no evidence by the applicant which would lead us to believe the rater abused his discretionary authority, that the rating was based on inappropriate considerations, or that the report was technically flawed.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-01654 in Executive Session on 27 November 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 16 May 2007, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPEP, dated 6 July 2007.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 July 2007.
   Exhibit E.  IG Complaint Analysis – Withdrawn.