RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01523

					COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His AF Form 911, Enlisted Performance Report (EPR), ending 
30 Sep 12, be replaced with a new report.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Because he was deployed at the time the EPR was being prepared, he 
did not have the opportunity to review the content prior to it 
being finalized.  This led to erroneous content and duplicate 
information from the previous reporting period being approved.  
His chain of command has corrected the EPR and he desires the 
corrected EPR be placed into his official military personnel 
record.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a member of the Regular Air Force, currently 
serving in the grade of master sergeant (E-7).

On 24 Jan 13, the EPR the applicant desires to replace was signed 
by his flight superintendent and the ratee’s acknowledgement block 
indicates the “member is unable to sign.”

On 23 Jul 14, according to information provided by the applicant, 
the applicant acknowledged receipt of the corrected EPR that is 
signed by the appropriate members of his chain of command.

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:

AFPC/DPSIDE recommends denial because the applicant has not 
exhausted all available avenues of administrative relief prior to 
seeking correction of their military records.  AFI 36-2603, Air 
Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), states 
the AFBCMR is the highest level of administrative appeal within 
the Department of the Air Force and will not consider a case until 
all avenues of administrative relief have been exhausted.  It is 
recommended the applicant submit a new AF Form 948, Application 
for Correction/Removal of Evaluation Reports, with all required 
supporting documentation, through the vMPF/Evaluation Appeals 
found under the Most Popular Applications section.  If the 
administrative appeal is not successful, the applicant may 
resubmit the DD Form 149 and the results of the Evaluation Review 
Appeals Board (ERAB) review to the AFBCMR.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIDE 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 27 Jan 15 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 applicant has not 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.  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 has reviewed this 
application and indicated there is an available avenue of 
administrative relief the applicant has not first pursued.  In 
view of this, we find this application is not ripe 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 basis to recommend granting the relief 
sought in this application.




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.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2014-01523 in Executive Session on 25 Mar 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 6 Aug 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIDE, dated 5 Dec 14.
Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Jan 14.