RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-02789
		
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: YES



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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, be corrected to reflect her grade as technical sergeant 
(E-6), rather than staff sergeant (E-5).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

In accordance with AFI 36-3212, Physical Evaluation for 
Retention, Retirement, And Separation, her pay grade should be 
E-6 because she was selected to be promoted before the Medical 
Evaluation Board (MEB) commenced.  

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s military personnel records indicate she enlisted 
in the Regular Air Force on 24 Jun 03.

On 28 May 12, the applicant was released from active duty in the 
grade of staff sergeant (E-5) and permanently retired by reason 
of physical disability in the grade of technical sergeant (E-6), 
effective 29 May 12, with an honorable service characterization.  
She was credited with 8 years, 11 months, and 5 days of active 
service.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of 
the Air Force, which is at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPD recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or injustice.  The applicant was selected for promotion 
to the grade of technical sergeant (E-6) and she would have been 
promoted on 1 Apr 12; however, on 8 Mar 12, the Secretary of the 
Air Force found her unfit for contined service and directed she 
be permanently retired.  While this rendered her ineligible for 
promotion, she was retired in the projected higher grade of 
technical sergeant in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 1372.  However, 
the applicant’s DD 214 correctly reflects the grade of staff 
sergeant which is the highest grade she held on the date of 
separation and an amendment or change is not authorized and 
would be in violation of Air Force Instructions.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 7 Aug 12 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, this office has received no 
response.

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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.

4.  The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issue(s) 
involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2012-02789 in Executive Session on 29 Jan 13, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated, 23 Jun 12.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 12 Jul 12.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Aug 12.