RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-03525
		INDEX CODE: 
		COUNSEL: NONE
		HEARING DESIRED: YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be considered by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for retention by the Fiscal Year 2007 (FY07) Reduction In Force (RIF) Board.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Conflicting guidance and the Military Personnel Flight's failure to notify him of change in guidance for filling out the Retention Recommendation Form (RRF) led to a weak RRF as compared to his peers.  His Officer Selection Brief (OSB) did not list his Air and Space Basic Course (ASBC) in the Developmental Education section.  His records did not reflect his Acquisition Certification and language skills, as all are reflected in the virtual MPF (vMPF).  In addition, applicant states the citation for his Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) first oak leaf cluster (1OLC) was missing from his selection folder. 

In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement, documentation extracted from the vMPF, email communiqué, and documentation extracted from his military personnel records.  His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of captain.  He was considered and not selected for retention by the FY07 RIF board.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:

AFPC/DPSIDEP recommends denial.  Regarding his contention that he was provided conflicting guidance and was not notified of policy changes, DPSIDEP states that in support of his request he provided documentation that applies only to those eligible for the 2007 Force Shaping Board, not for those, including himself, in the RIF board.  These are two different programs.  His RRF was prepared in accordance with the proper guidelines.  The AFPC/DPSIDEP complete evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPSOO recommends denial.  DPSOO states written instructions attached to his Officer Preselection Brief (OPB) specifically states that only Basic Developmental Education (BDE) and Intermediate Development Education (IDE) will be reflected in the Developmental Education Block on the OSB.  Therefore, his Developmental Education Block on his OSB was not in error.

His AFCM (1OLC) was awarded in 2004, the applicant had ample time to ensure the citation was filed in his record.  He was directed to request a copy of his OSB in the OPB instructions in order to ensure his record was correct.  It is the officer's responsibility to ensure the accuracy of his record, had he checked his OSR prior to the RIF board, he would have noticed the missing citation and taken corrective action at that time.  The board was knowledgeable of the existence of the AFCM as it was reflected on his OSB and the achievements noted in the citation were mentioned in the corresponding performance reports.  

DPSOO states he was notified of his right to communicate with the board president to call attention to any matter he felt important to his consideration.  As such he had the opportunity to write to the board members informing them of his certification and language skills prior to the RIF board, not after his nonselection.

The AFPC/DPSOO complete evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:

	Applicant provided a response to the Air Force evaluations which is at Exhibit F.

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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.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s submission, it is our opinion that relief is not warranted in this case and the applicant has not provided evidence which would lead us to believe otherwise.  His contentions are duly noted; however, in our opinion the comments provided by the offices of primary responsibility adequately address his allegations.  Therefore, we are in agreement with their comments and recommendations and adopt their rationale as the basis for our decision that the applicant has not been the victim of either an error or injustice.  Accordingly, we believe the RIF board had at its disposal a sufficiently accurate record on which to base its decision.  In view of the above, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 

4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing 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; 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-2007-03525, in Executive Session on 3 Jan 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2007-03525 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 31 Oct 07, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIDEP, dated 6 Nov 07, w/atchs.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOO, dated 8 Nov 07, w/atch.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Nov 07.
    Exhibit F.  Letter, Applicant, dated 12 Nov 07