RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04709 COUNSEL:	NONE
HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) awarded  while assigned to	AFB be corrected to read AFOUA with Valor Device (AFOUA w/V) in his official record. Further, he be awarded Special Selection Board (SSB) consideration because the AFOUA w/V and one Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) were missing from the Officer Preselection Brief (OPB) for the CY09C (P0609C) Central Selection Board (CSB) that convened 2 Nov 09.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The AFOUA w/V he earned while at    AFB, was entered incorrectly in his record as only an AFOUA. Additionally, he contends his OPB, dated 8 Jul 09, incorrectly listed a total of five MSMs, whereas his virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF) screenshot, dated 5 Oct 09, correctly reflects a total of six MSMs. He is concerned wrong documentation met the CSB. He inquires if this error meets the intent for Special Selection Board (SSB) consideration; if so, then he wishes to meet an SSB.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving as a member of the Regular Air Force in the grade of lieutenant colonel (O-5).

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memoranda prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibits C and D.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. After a thorough review of the applicant’s official military personnel record were we able to verify award of the AFOUA w/V.  The applicant was assigned to the      Wing from
29 May 99 to 1 Aug 02.  The   Wing was awarded the AFOUA w/V for the inclusive 1 Jun 01 to 31 May 03.

Award of the AFOUA w/V was updated to the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) prior to our office receiving this request; therefore, it appears this issue was corrected at the base level and no action is required of the Board.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOO recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant has six nonselections to the grade of colonel by the CY09C, CY10A, CY1lA, CY12C, CY13C, and CY14C colonel (O-6) CSBs. AFPC/DPSID verified the AFOUA w/V was updated in MilPDS before they received the applicant’s request to correct his record; therefore, they believe the issue was previously corrected. However, the applicant’s request to file the AFOUA w/V in his promotion selection record is unfounded. The only decorations considered in the promotion process for the P0609C board are those listed on PSDM 09-39 dated 5 Jun 09. The contested award is not listed among these decorations; therefore, the AFOUA w/V is not authorized to be filed in the Officer Selection Record (OSR) or on his OSB. The only avenue to ensure the P0609C board members were aware the applicant had received this award would have been to write a letter to the board president. No evidence was found to indicate the applicant elected to write such a letter.

Eligible officers meeting CSBs are given OPBs prior to each board for review and prompt updating, as needed. The OPB contains the same data as the OSB, with exception of changes made in MilPDS. The OSB dated 26 Oct 09, was the document filed in the applicant’s OSR for the P0609C CSB and accurately reflects the 6 MSMs.

It is recommend to deny SSB consideration. The AFOUA w/V is not one of the authorized decorations displayed on an OSB or OSR. Additionally, since the OSB reflecting the six MSMs was seen by the P0609C CSB, there is no error to be corrected. Should the board elect to grant SSB consideration, it is recommended the applicant write a letter to the board president explaining he was awarded the AFOUA w/V.

The governing directive is AFI 36-2501, Officer Promotions and Selective Continuation, dated 16 Jul 04.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOO evaluation is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to  the applicant on 26 May 15 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1.	The applicant has 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 an error or injustice regarding the applicant’s request for SSB consideration. 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 of injustice. Further, with regards to the AFOUA w/V, we note no action is required of the Board, as the record has already been administratively corrected. Therefore,  in  the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

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-2014-04709 in Executive Session on 28 Jul 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04709 was considered:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 4 Nov 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.	Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 16 Feb 15. Exhibit D.	Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOO, dated 31 Mar 15. Exhibit E.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 May 15.
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