RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02026
		INDEX CODE:  131.05
	
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  27 DECEMBER 2008

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her date of rank (DOR) to staff sergeant (E-5) be corrected.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She reenlisted in the Air Force Reserve in June 2004 in the grade of senior airman (E-4), after being out of the service since 1991.

Her recruiter informed her that because of a lapse in service she had to come in as an E-4.  She inquired about promotion to E-5 because it was her understanding all you had to have was a five-skill level and the time in service.  Her supervisor told her that she needed to go to technical school, OJT, and get a new 5-skill level, which she did and still did not get promoted.  The person in charge of promotions told her the reason she did not get promoted was because it showed she only had one year of service.

In support of her request, applicant provided her personal statement.

The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve in the grade of staff sergeant (E-5) with a DOR of 1 Sep 06, and her Duty Air Force Specialty Code (DAFSC) is 3C151.

EXAMINER’S NOTE:  Applicant asserts that she should have been promoted earlier based on a previously held 5-skill level AFSC that she held while on active duty.  However, that AFSC was withdrawn due to lack of recent performance.  AFSCs are downgraded for lack of recent performance and can subsequently be withdrawn.  AFSC’s awarded at the 7 or 9-skill levels are withdrawn after 8 years of non-performance, and 5-skill levels are withdrawn after six years of non-performance.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFRC/A1B recommends denial.  Records indicate the applicant was awarded a 5-skill level on 22 Aug 06 and was promoted to SSgt on 1 Sep 06, which is the correct promotion cycle for her circumstance.  However, if the decision of the Board is to grant the relief sought, the applicant should be contacted to provide additional information as necessary.

The AFRC/A1B evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

She received her first 5-skill level in security forces during active duty.  She may have even held a 7-level because she was going to put on sergeant before she left active duty.  She completed NCO school, and holds a second 5-skill level in combat crew communications.

Applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit D.

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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.  We further note, that while the applicant contends she had a 5-skill level AFSC while on active duty, this AFSC was withdrawn due to non-participation for over thirteen years.  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 Docket Number    BC-2007-02026 in Executive Session on 16 October 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2007-02026 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 Jun 07, w/atch.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFRC/A1B, dated 5 Sep 07.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Sep 07.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, Applicant, dated 24 Sep 07.