RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-03582
		INDEX CODE:  111.05

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) closing-out on 31 Aug 07, be corrected to reflect an “X” in the far right side in Section III, Block 7.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was not provided adequate feedback to notify her she needed improvement, or to allow her to correct problems during the evaluation period.

In support of her request, the applicant provided a copy of the contested EPR, and two copies of AF IMT 931, Performance Feedback Worksheet (PFW), dated 25 Jan 07 and 22 Mar 07.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the grade of airman basic on 8 Jan 98, for a term of 4 years.  She was progressively promoted to the grade of staff sergeant with a date of rank of 1 Sep 03, and currently serves in that grade.

Her EPR profile reflects the following:

	PERIOD ENDING	EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL

	     7 Mar 00		4
	    31 Aug 00		5
	    31 Aug 01		5
	    31 Aug 02		5
	    15 Jan 04		5
	    31 May 04		5
	    31 May 05		5
	    31 Aug 06		5
	  **31 Aug 07		5

** Contested report

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIDEP recommends denial and states in part, that they found no procedural or administrative errors or injustices in the report.  While Air Force policy requires performance feedback for personnel, a direct correlation between information provided during feedback sessions and the assessments on evaluation reports does not necessarily exist.  Lack of counseling or feedback, by itself, is not sufficient to challenge the accuracy or justness of a report.  Evaluators must confirm they did not provide counseling or feedback, and that this directly resulted in an unfair evaluation.  An evaluation report is accurate as written when it becomes a matter of record and the ultimate responsibility to determine what markings and/or accomplishments will be included on the report rests with the rater, and each additional evaluator thereafter.  To effectively challenge an EPR, it is necessary to hear from all the members of the rating chain, not only for support, but also for clarification/explanation.  The applicant has failed to provide any information/support from the rating chain on the contested EPR.  The report is not inaccurate or unfair simply because the applicant believes it is.  She must prove there is an error or injustice and she has failed to do so in this case.

The complete DPSIDEP evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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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 Dec 07, 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 probable 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.  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 an 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-03582 in Executive Session on 4 Mar 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 29 Oct 07, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Available Master 
               Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Memo, AFPC/DPSIDEP, dated 3 Dec 07.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Dec 07.