RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01396 INDEX CODE:	111.01
COUNSEL:	NONE HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel (Lt Col) by a special selection board (SSB) for the CY07B (P0507B) Lt Col Central Selection Board (CSB) with a corrected officer selection brief (OSB).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He states an inaccuracy of his level of experience on his officer selection brief (OSB) made it look like he had no MAJCOM staff experience which significantly detracted from his records during the promotion selection process.

He states he queried the military personnel flight (MPF) about the error during the pre-board review of his records and was told it was correct and could not be changed; however, he learned this was incorrect and subsequently had his records updated.

In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of his OSB which met the CY07B Lt Col CSB and a copy of the corrected duty history information.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant was considered and non-selected by the P0507B Lt Col CSB which convened on 27 Nov 07.

The applicant’s duty title on his OSB incorrectly reflected his command level (LVL) data as “W/B” (wing/base) instead of “MAJCOM” (CMHQ).

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPO recommends denial. DPPPO states that after a careful review, they determined that despite the administrative error on the applicant’s OSB, his MAJCOM-level experience was appropriately captured in his records. They further state that, as such, they trust the results of the original board were based on a complete review of his entire selection record, assessing whole person factors such as job performance, professional qualities, depth and breadth of experience, leadership, and education.

The complete AFPC/DPPPO evaluation is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant states that although his current assignment level of CMHQ may have been gleaned by a thorough board review of his records, this detail could easily have been missed by one or more board members due to the speed at which records are reviewed. Promotion board statistics indicate that MAJCOM staff experience has a significant impact on selection to Lt Col and because of this; he believes that the administrative error in his records negatively impacted his board score and opportunity for promotion.

The applicant’s complete response, with a letter of recommendation from HQ/AMC/A3, is at Exhibit E.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1.	The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.	The application was timely filed.
3.	Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence presented, we are persuaded that the applicant may not have been fairly and equitably considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by the CY07B (P0507B) Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board because of an inaccurate record. While it cannot be conclusively determined what impact the erroneous duty title may have had on the applicant’s promotion opportunity, we believe any doubt should be resolved in his favor. Therefore, we recommend that the applicant’s records be corrected to the extent indicated below.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that the level of command for his 6 February 2006 duty title entry on his P0507B Officer Selection Brief reflect “CMHQ.”

It is further directed that he be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by a Special Selection Board for the CY07B (P0507B) Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board with the corrected record.

The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC- 2008-01396 in Executive Session on 29 July 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Panel Chair 
Member 
Member

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following documentary evidence was considered:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 10 Apr 08, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPPO, dated 20 May 08.
Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Jun 08.
Exhibit E.	Applicant’s Rebuttal, dated 24 Jun 08, w/atch.