RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2014-01220
			COUNSEL:  NONE
			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect that he was promoted to the 
grade of Airman First Class (A1C, E-3), effective 6 Apr 
13 instead of 6 Oct 13.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Air National Guard Instruction (ANGI) 36-2502, Promotion of 
Airmen, Table 2.1, Rule 2, states that an E-2 should promote to 
E-3 after six months of Time in Grade (TIG) in the ANG.  He 
served longer than six months without being promoted.  According 
to his TIG and Time in Service (TIS), he should have been 
promoted to the grade of A1C on 6 Apr 13.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to the applicant’s DD Form 4/1, 
Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United 
States, on 1 Feb 12, the applicant enlisted in the ANG in the 
grade of Airman Basic (AB, E-1) for a period of eight years.  

According to an AF Form 2096, Classification/On-The-Job Training 
Action, dated 6 Oct 13, the applicant was promoted to the grade 
of A1C.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

NGB/A1PP recommends denial, indicating the applicant did not 
receive a promotion recommendation until 6 Oct 13.  The six 
months referred to in ANGI 36-2502, Table 2.1, reflect TIG 
requirements to be eligible for promotion and does not require 
automatic promotion upon meeting said milestones.

ANGI 36-2502, paragraph 1.4 states, “The fact a member meets 
each of the eligibility criteria outlined in this instruction 
does not automatically guarantee promotion to the next higher 
grade.  Meeting minimum eligibility criteria only indicates that 
a member can be considered eligible for promotion.  Promotion is 
not a reward for past performance, but recognition of the 
member’s potential to successfully serve in the higher grade.  
Prior to promotion to any grade, the immediate commander must 
first recommend the airman.”

The applicant’s commander approved his promotion to the grade of 
E-3 with an effective date and date of rank of 6 Oct 13.  
Without the commander’s endorsement, the applicant would not 
have been allowed to be promoted from E-2 to E-3.

The complete A1PP 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 13 Jun 14 for review and comment within 30 days.  
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit D).

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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 not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

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 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 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-2014-01220 in Executive Session on 11 Feb 15, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	   , Panel Chair
	   , Member
	   , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 Mar 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Available Master Personnel Records
	Exhibit C.  Letter, NGB/A1PP, dated 2 May 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Jun 14.