RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01796
		INDEX CODE:  100.05

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His record be corrected to show he was awarded a 7 skill level in the 1T2X1 Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He completed 7 skill level upgrade on 1 June 2000 – 13 months prior to being promoted to the grade of technical sergeant.  He has a copy of his promotion order that validates his completion of 7 skill level upgrade training.  He has verified with the trainer and certifier that he has completed the training required to have been upgraded to a 7 skill level.  He is currently in a master sergeant billet but his promotion is being withheld due to an error in his record.  Meanwhile, his peers are being promoted ahead of him.

In support of his appeal, the applicant has provided a copy of the Pararescue Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP), his promotion order and pertinent emails.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 9 January 1992.  He has been progressively promoted to the grade of TSgt with a date of rank (DOR) of 1 July 2001.  He is currently serving on active duty with the Air Force Reserve and has over 15 years of satisfactory service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFRC/A1B recommends denial.  A1B states there is no indication that he was eligible, recommended and approved for award of the 7 skill level.  Additionally, evidence of record indicates he was permanently disqualified from all flying duties and the X1T2X1 career field in June 2001.  Therefore, in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2502, he does not possess a 7 skill level in any AFSC.  He is thereby ineligible for promotion to master sergeant until he obtains a 7 skill level in his current AFSC.

A1B’s complete evaluation 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 31 August 2007 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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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 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.  In our opinion, the applicant simply did not provide enough evidence to support his contention he was awarded a 7 skill level.  Should he provide additional evidence to support his case, we would reconsider our decision in light of that evidence.  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.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-01796 in Executive Session on 30 October 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 May 07, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/A1B, dated 31 August 07.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 August 07.