RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05857 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her referral Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) covering the period 15 Nov 11 through 31 Aug 12 be removed from her record. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: This was a mere oversight. She submitted a rebuttal to the referral EPR and after reviewing her rebuttal both the Additional Rater and Reviewer non-concurred with her rater. The referral EPR should not have made it into her record. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant served in the Air National Guard in the grade of Master Sergeant (MSgt) during the period of time in question. On 27 Sep 12, the applicant received a referral EPR covering the period 15 Nov 11 through 31 Aug 12, on which she received an overall performance assessment of “3 (Average).” Both the Additional Rater and the Reviewer non-concurred with this rating. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/A1PP recommends denial because the applicant has not exhausted her administrative remedies. The applicant states that her referral EPR, “should not have made it to administrative personnel after the ‘Additional Rater’ and ‘Reviewer’ non-concurred with the unjust rating.” In accordance with AFI 36-2406, Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Systems, Chapter 10, corrections to EPRs must be submitted through the Evaluation Reports Appeal Board (ERAB). The member must petition the ERAB to review her evaluation and determine whether or not her contentions are justified before applying to the AFBCMR. A complete copy of the NGB/A1PP evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 21 Jul 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1.  The application was timely filed. 2.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. 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. To request the removal of an EPR, there is an available avenue of administrative relief the applicant has not first pursued. The applicant should have applied to the ERAB prior to applying to the BCMR. In view of this, we find this application is not ready for adjudication at this level, as there exists a subordinate level of appeal that has not first been depleted. Therefore, in view of the above, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified she has not exhausted all available avenues of administrative relief prior to submitting this application to the BCMR; and the application will only be reconsidered upon exhausting all subordinate avenues of administrative relief. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-05857 in Executive Session on 13 Nov 14 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 12 Dec 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Memorandum, NGB/A1PP, dated 28 Jan 14. Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Jul 14.