RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01444 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Four bullet statements on his enlisted performance report (EPR) covering the period 2 Jul 13 through 30 Nov 14 be removed from the report. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The four bullet statements in question should not have been attributed to him since he did not participate in the activities described in the statements. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 27 May 03. On 21 Jan 15, the applicant was furnished an EPR covering the period 2 Jul 13 through 30 Nov 14, which contained the following four bullet statements: - Tutored stdnt in Japanese; devoted 6 hrs/reinforced DLI-taught lang--exuded wingmanship/personal leadership - Devoted 16 hours to retirement home; assisted w/weekend activities--showed AF professionalism/selflessness - Worked 7 hours at local children's shelter; led recreation activities--mentored underprivileged youths in need - Led peer study group for 6 stdnts; increased high-level vocabulary/grammar--bolstered classmate GPA by 12% 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 Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) is the highest level of administrative appeal within the Department of the Air Force. Under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records, the AFBCMR will not consider a case until all avenues of administrative relief have been exhausted. The applicant did not apply to the Evaluations Report Appeals Board (ERAB), thus has not exhausted all available avenues of administrative relief prior to seeking correction of his military records. AFI 36-2406, Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Systems, dated 3 Jan 13, states: “Prohibited Requests - The Board will not consider nor approve requests to: Change an evaluator’s ratings or comments,” and, “Statements from the rating chain should cite important facts or circumstances that were unknown when the evaluators signed the report; Detail the error or injustice; Explain how and when it was discovered; Include the correct information; Relate to the contested reporting period; Address the allegations and substantially challenge or disprove comments or ratings in the report.” Therefore, statements from the original evaluators will need to come online addressing the reason(s) for the change(s) along with a corrected substitute report. We recommend the applicant submit an 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 for consideration by the ERAB. 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 2 Dec 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 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. 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 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 basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that all available avenues of administrative relief have not been exhausted; and the application will only be reconsidered upon submission of documentary evidence indicating that said avenues of administrative relief have been exhausted. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-01444 in Executive Session on 24 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 12 Nov 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIDE, dated 10 Nov 15. Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Dec 15.