RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:	BC-2008-01314 INDEX CODE:	131.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be promoted to the grade of airman first class (A1C) (E-4).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He took the promotion test three times before qualifying for promotion to A1C.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, and a Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) cover transmittal.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 14 January 1954, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force at the age of 17 and was progressively promoted to the grade of airman second class (E-3) with a date of rank of 1 April 1955.

The applicant was honorably discharged on 14 October 1957. He served a total of three years, nine months, and one day on active duty.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOE recommends the applicant’s request be time barred; however, should the Board choose to decide the case, they recommend denial based on lack of official documentation. DPSOE states that promotions during this timeframe were made at the Major Command (MAJCOM), unless delegated by the MAJCOM to the Wing, Group, or Squadron levels. Headquarters Air Force distributed promotion quotas to the MAJCOMs based on projected

vacancies within each Career Field Subdivision. Promotion boards selected individuals, and the quotas received determined the number that could be promoted. Some career fields received more promotions than others based on vacancies and the needs of the Air Force. To be considered for promotion to A1C, an individual must have had eight months time-in-grade, possess a skill level Air Force Specialty Code commensurate with the rank, and be recommended by the commander. These were minimum eligibility requirements to be considered but in no way ensured or guaranteed a promotion.

DPSOE states that had the applicant been selected for promotion to A1C, an order would have been accomplished and placed in his military personnel record. A review of his record reveals no such order. Since promotion history files are only maintained for a period of ten years as outlined in Air Force Regulation 4- 20, Table 36-12, Rule 29, Records Disposition Schedule, they are unable to verify whether the applicant was considered and selected for promotion. Therefore, absent any documentation to the contrary, they have no choice but to assume the applicant was discharged in the correct grade.

The DPSOE evaluation is at Exhibit B.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 23 May 2008 for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has received no 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 an error or an 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.

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 this application in Executive Session on 17 July 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Panel Chair 
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-01314:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 2 Apr 08, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Letter, AFPC/DPSOE, dated 7 May 08.
Exhibit C.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 May 08.