RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00337 

COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His non-selection for promotion to first lieutenant (O-2) be 
revoked and that he receive rank and privileges for a 30-year 
career. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

The promotion board that considered him was influenced by some 
contrived and erroneous Air Force Forms 1085, Reserve Officer 
Training Performance Report. He would have given the Air Force 
Reserve a full 30 years of participation had he not had a 
particular Commanding Officer (CO) early in his career. He 
believes he did qualify for rank(s) by virtue of his civilian 
occupation and other qualifications. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal 
statement; and copies of an American Legion information document 
on discharge dispute; Air Force Pamphlet 36-2607, Applicant’s 
Guide to the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records 
(AFBCMR); military personnel and flight records; college diploma; 
a civilian employment verification letter; and civilian flight 
records. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is a former member of the Louisiana Air National 
Guard (ANG) and United States Air Force Reserve (USAFR) with prior 
enlisted service in the United States Navy Reserve. On 28 January 
1955 he was discharged from the ANG and entered active duty to 
attend pilot training as an Aviation Cadet. On 11 May 1956, 
following his completion of Basic Flying School, he was honorably 
discharged from active duty and tendered an appointment as a 
second lieutenant (O-1) in the Louisiana Air National Guard and as 
a Reserve Officer of the Air Force effective 12 May 1956. 

 

His Reserve Officer Training Performance Reports for the periods 
12 May 1956 to 14 June 1957, and, 15 June 1957 to 31 December 
1957, indicate the applicant was “not considered promotional 


material at this time” on both reports as recommended by his 
reporting official and concurred with by the indorsing official. 

 

The record shows he was subsequently transferred from the ANG to 
the USAFR effective 31 December 1957. He then applied for a 
Category E, non-paid/points only USAFR position and obtained the 
assignment effective 25 September 1958. He completed training for 
a new career field and was awarded qualification in a secondary 
Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) effective 23 April 1959. He never 
returned to flying status while in the USAFR. 

 

On 20 June 1960, the applicant was discharged from all 
appointments based on his non-selection for promotion and the 
expiration of his Military Service Obligation. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: 

 

ARPC/DPB recommends denial. DPB states that when the review board 
considered the applicant for promotion, he held a rated AFSC, but 
was not in a rated position, nor was he performing duty. It 
wasn’t until May 1959 that he became qualified in his second AFSC 
and began performing in that capacity. The promotion review board 
considered him as a pilot who was not participating in any duties 
and who received below mid-range performance reports. When 
examined for promotion by the second lieutenant (O-1) review 
board, he was found not qualified to be promoted to the grade of 
first lieutenant and was subsequently discharged. The fact that a 
civilian airline hired him as a pilot and he had a successful 
civilian career does not conversely apply to his military career. 

 

The complete DPB evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The two Air Force Forms 1085s he received from his rating chain 
reflecting “not recommended for promotion” was an injustice to 
both him and the Air Force. Had he not suffered such an 
injustice, he would have had a successful career in the ANG/USAFR, 
perhaps reaching the grade of brigadier general (O-7), as well as 
having a very successful commercial airline career, as numerous 
members have done. 

 

The applicant’s complete rebuttal is at Exhibit D. 

 

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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 not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 

 

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 the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. 
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 
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 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 AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2011-00337 in Executive Session on 12 October 2011, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection 
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-00337: 

 

Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Dec 10, w/atchs. 

Exhibit B. Letter, ARPC/DPB, dated 25 Mar 11. 

Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Apr 11. 

Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 20 Apr 11, w/atchs. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair