RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03976 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be given a retroactive promotion to the grade of senior master sergeant (SMSgt/E-8). _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: On 11 Feb 12, his commander submitted the required forms for his promotion to the grade of SMSgt. However, between the time it was submitted and completed, it was discovered on or about 10 Mar 12, the position had been downgraded from an E-8 billet to an E-5 (staff sergeant) billet by the National Guard Bureau (NGB). The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Air National Guard (ANG) in the grade of master sergeant. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/A1PP recommends denial. A1PP states that they coordinated with NGB/A1M, Requirements Branch and validated the E-8 position on the Unit Manning Document (UMD) at the Joint Forces Headquarters, Detachment 1, was downgraded to E-5, effective 1 Jan 12, as a result of the 2012 Enlisted Grade Review. A1PP states that after reviewing the documentation submitted by the applicant and coordinating with A1M, it was determined the E-8 position was downgraded to E-5 prior to the submission of the promotion package to the 113th Force Support Squadron on 11 Feb 12. A1PP states that they find no error or injustice. The complete A1PP 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 10 Dec 12, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C). _________________________________________________________________ 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 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. In view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 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 Docket Number BC-2012-03976 in Executive Session on 21 May 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-03976 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Aug 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, NGB/A1PP, dated 28 Sep 12. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Dec 12.