RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04630 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His AF Form 910, Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) rendered for the period of 21 Oct 13 through 16 Jun 14, be changed from an overall rating of “4” to a rating of “5.” APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The contested EPR overall rating of “4” was unjust resulting from the fact that his rater believed he had filed an Inspector General (IG) complaint about him and his facility. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: During the matter of concern, the applicant was serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of staff sergeant (E-5). On 1 Jul 14, the applicant was rendered an EPR for the period 21 Oct 13 through 16 Jun 14, with an overall rating of “4.” On 10 Sep 14, according to documentation provided by the applicant, he filed an inspector general (IG) complaint in which he alleged his contested EPR “4” rating was unjustified; no mid-term feedback indicating he was on track for a “4” rating, rater alluding to “4” rating resulting from situations outside of contested EPR time frame and his recent letter of counseling (LOC). On 17 Dec 14, according to documentation provided by the applicant, the wing deputy inspector general (IG) advised the applicant that his commander determined that the contested EPR overall rating of “4” did not have sufficient basis and substantiated his formal complaint. 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 indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant has not exhausted all administrative avenues of relief by not first filing an appeal through the Evaluation Reports Appeals Board (ERAB) under the provisions of AFI 36-2406, Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Systems. The Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) is the highest level of administrative appeal within the Department of the Air Force. The AFBCMR will not consider a case until all avenues of administrative relief have been exhausted. The ERAB works under the assumption that evaluation reports are accurate and objective. Therefore, the applicant must provide strong evidence to overcome the report's presumed validity. The applicant should 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. 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 1 Jun 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. 4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. 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-2014-04630 in Executive Session on 14 Jul 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04630 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 Nov 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIDE, dated 26 Jan 15. Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Jun 15.