RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-04040
		
	 	        COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) with the close-out date of 30 November 2012, be removed from his records.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He believes his performance and conduct during this rating period with regard to military standards were above average.  
His rating did not reflect this high standard.  This may be due to a difference in opinion with his section chief/rater.  He was 
asked to perform activities that were not in accordance with the approved methodology and respectfully declined as it may have 
compromised the mission.  This may have been interpreted as an unintentional sign of disrespect and he was rated accordingly.  
For this reason, he respectfully requests the EPR in question be removed. 

In support of the appeal, the applicant provides the contested EPR, Letters of Evaluations, EPRs and Letters of Appreciation.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of technical sergeant.  During the rating period with 
the close-out date of 30 November 2012, the applicant was rated “Meets” in Standards, Conduct, Character and Military Bearing 
and was rated “Above Average” (4) in Overall Performance Assessment. 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIDE recommends denial noting the applicant has not 
exhausted all available avenues of administrative relief.

The Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) 
is the highest level of administrative appeal within the 
Department of the Air Force.  Upon review of the case, it has 
been determined the first avenue of relief is through the 
Evaluation Report Appeals Board (ERAB).  The application was 
forwarded to the ERAB and was returned without action pending 
additional documentation.  If the applicant wishes to void the 
contested report, he must provide factual, specific and 
substantial information that is from credible officials or 
agencies and is based on firsthand observation.  He must prove 
the report was not rendered in good faith by all evaluators 
based on the knowledge available at the time.

The applicant should submit an AF Form 948, Application for 
Correction/Removal of Evaluation Reports with all required 
supporting documentation.

The complete DPSIDE 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 5 June 2014, 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 not exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was timely filed.

3.  In this respect, we note this Board is the highest administrative level of appeal within the Air Force.  As such, 
an applicant must first exhaust all available avenues of administrative relief provided by existing law or regulations 
prior to seeking relief before this Board, as required by the governing Air Force Instruction.  The Air Force Office of 
Primary Responsibility (OPR) has reviewed this application and oted the applicant has not filed an appeal through the 
Evaluation Reports Appeals Board (ERAB).  In view of this, we find this application is not ripe for adjudication at this 
level, as there is a subordinate level of appeal that has not first been depleted.  Therefore, in view of the above, we find 
no basis to recommend granting this portion of the applicant’s request. 
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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-2013-04040 in Executive Session on 15 July 2014 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:


The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 12 Aug 13, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIDE, dated 30 Apr 14.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Jun 14.
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