RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03908 INDEX CODE: 131.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be retroactively commissioned into the active duty Medical Service Corps (MSC) and receive service credit for advanced education applied toward her rank. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Her package was rejected by the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) because she exceeded the maximum age requirement for the MSC program and her application did not contain a copy of her DD Form 214, or the results of a qualified medical physical. In support of her request, applicant submits a personal statement with numerous attachments, a copy of her medical history, and a copy of AF IMT 102, Inspector General Personal and Fraud, Waste and Abuse Complaint Registration. Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The Military Personnel Database (MilPDS) indicates the applicant, an Air Force Reserve member, is currently serving in the grade of senior master sergeant. In February 2006, through a USAF Allied Health Accessions recruiter, the applicant began preparing a formal application package for the FY 2007 MSC Selection Board, which convened in October 2006. On 1 August 2006, the applicant signed and mailed her application to her recruiter through Federal Express mail. In December 2006, the applicant was informed that her package did not meet the board because she was ineligible due to her age. On 3 January 2007, the applicant filed a complaint with the Air Force Recruiting Service Inspector General (AFRS/IG), alleging inappropriate conduct, misconduct and other irregularities. On 10 January 2007, AFRS/IG dismissed her complaint as unsubstantiated in accordance with the provisions of Air Force Instruction (AFI) 90-301, Inspector General Complaints Resolution, Para 2.20. After examining the facts and evidence surrounding the situation, the IG found no evidence of wrongdoing on the part of the recruiter. On 19 June 2007, the applicant filed a complaint with the AFRS commander. On 27 June 2007, the AFRS vice commander concluded that no action by the recruiter on her behalf would have rendered her age qualified for commissioning in the Regular Air Force. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPAMS recommends denial. AFPC manages active duty, USAF Academy, and Reserve Officer Training Corps Medical Service Corps applicants while the Air Force Reserve, Guard, and civilian applicants are processed through the Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS). Therefore, DPAMS defers this issue to AFRS for MSC Accession eligibility determination. AFPC/DPAMS complete evaluation is at Exhibit B. AFRS/RSOC recommends denial and states based on guidance received from the Air Staff and AFPC, there is no evidence of error or injustice. The message (122123Z Jan 06, Exhibit 18) stated the NDAA increased the age limit for regular appointment so that officers who are able to complete 20 years of active commissioned service and retire on the 1st day of the month following their 62nd birthday may be given a regular appointment. At the time the applicant applied, she was 46 years of age. Applicant presently is still disqualified for commissioning as an MSC officer. The timely receipt of the message (days before the board) is unfortunate and not only affected this applicant but others who had also submitted packages. AFRS/RSOC's complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluation were sent to the applicant on 14 March 2008 for review and comment. As of this date, this office has not received a response. _________________________________________________________________ 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. Evidence has not been provided which would lead us to believe that the denial of the applicant’s application for a commission in the Air Force Medical Service Corps (MSC) was erroneous or inequitable. The applicant's complete submission was thoroughly reviewed and her contentions were duly noted, however, we do not find the applicant’s assertions or the documentation submitted in support of her appeal sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPRs). We also note that the applicant’s complaint regarding age disqualification was investigated by AFRS/IG and her allegation was dismissed because there was no evidence of a standard being violated. In view of the above findings, we agree with the comments and recommendations of the Air Force OPRs and adopt their 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. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of probable 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-2007-03908 in Executive Session on 29 July 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-03908. Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Nov 07, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPAMS, dated 3 Jan 08. Exhibit C. Letter, AFRS/RSOC, dated 7 Mar 08. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Mar 08.