RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01239 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

1. His Officer Selection Brief (OSB) considered by the Calendar 
Year (CY) 2010A (CY10A) (P0510A) Lieutenant Colonel Central 
Selection Board (CSB) be corrected to reflect completion of his 
coursework for a Masters Degree in National Security Studies. 

 

2. He be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant 
colonel by Special Selection Board (SSB) for the CY10A Lieutenant 
Colonel CSB with the corrected record. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

On 31 Dec 09, he completed all course work and requested to enroll 
in the eight-week comprehensive exam, the same day. His advisor 
stated he would be able to complete the exam by the end of Feb 10. 
The Registrar’s Office replied stating that his tuition assistance 
was not paid and there was a balance due dating back to 2008. The 
University placed a hold on his records and would not register him 
for the exam. The Bolling AFB Education Office explained to the 
university that the government not only made the payments but 
receipts for payment were on file. The situation was corrected too 
late and he was unable to register for the exam in time. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement, and copies of a letter from the Bolling AFB Education 
Office, and e-mail correspondence. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is presently serving on active duty in the grade of 
major with a date of rank of 1 Aug 06. His Total Active Federal 
Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 10 Oct 96. A review of the OPRs 
included in the applicant’s record for the CY10A Board, reflect 
overall ratings of “meets standards.” 

 

The applicant has one nonselection to the grade of lieutenant 
colonel by the P0510A CSB, which met on 8 Mar 10. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this case are contained 
in the evaluation prepared by the appropriate office of the Air 
Force and can be found at Exhibit B. 


 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOO recommends denial. DPSOS states students must wait for 
the official conferral of the degree to get their records updated. 
However, eligible officers meeting a board have the option to 
submit a letter to the board president addressing any matter of 
record concerning themselves that they believe is important to 
their consideration for promotion. As such, the applicant could 
have written a letter to the board members prior to the convening 
of the board informing them of his completed course work and of the 
circumstances surrounding his noncompletion of the eight-week 
comprehensive exam prior to the convening of the board. 

 

DPSOO states based on the evidence provided, the earliest conferral 
date the applicant would have been eligible for was 15 May 10. 
Nothing is official until graduation date. The date awarded entry 
in the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) is the date the 
degree was conferred and not the day requirements are completed. 
As such, his master’s degree was not reflected on his P0510A OSB. 

 

The completion of a master’s degree is not a requirement for 
promotion to lieutenant colonel. The Secretary of the Air Force’s 
Memorandum of Instructions (MOI) recited to the P0510A board 
members specifically instructed them not to consider 
academics/Professional Military Education (PME) as a pass-fail 
requirement. In fact, the MOI stresses the “whole-person concept.” 
The “whole-person concept” includes such factors as job 
performance, professional qualities, leadership, depth and breadth 
of experience, job responsibility, academic/PME, and specific 
achievements. Completion of advanced academic education and PME, 
like other whole person factors, must be assessed in terms of how 
they enhance performance and potential, as well as, contribute to 
the mission and effectiveness of the Air Force. 

 

The complete DPSOO evaluation is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 13 May 11, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to 
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a 
response has not been received (Exhibit C). 

 

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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 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 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 Docket Number 
BC-2011-01239 in Executive Session on 1 Sep 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Mar 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSOO, dated 25 Apr 11. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 May 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair