RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS.


IN THE MATTER OF: 				DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01902
				COUNSEL:  NONE
	
						HEARING DESIRED:  NO


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His current AF Form 910, Enlisted Performance Report (EPR), (AB thru TSgt), rendered for the period of 15 Dec 13 through 31 Jan 15 with a rating of “4” be removed and replaced by one with a rating of “5.”


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

There were two versions of his EPR in the Evaluation Management System (EMS); one version was written as a “5” and one was written as a “4.”  At the time of the 31 Jan 15 close out, changes were made and the version “4” was to be removed.  

Currently, MILPDS reflects a “5” rating, yet the EPR with the “4” is still part of his record.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of staff sergeant (E-5). 

On 25 Feb 15, the EPR dated 16 Dec 13 thru 31 Jan 15 was signed and was rated a Four (4).

On 27 Feb 15, the EPR dated 16 Dec 13 thru 31 Jan 15 was signed and was rated a Five (5).

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 as the applicant has not exhausted all available avenues of administrative relief prior to seeking correction from the AFBCMR.  The AFBCMR is the highest level of administrative appeal within the Department of the Air Force and they should not consider this case until all other avenues have been exhausted.

The applicant should submit an AF Form 948, Application for Correction/Removal of Evaluation Reports, with all required supporting documentation, through the vMPF/Evaluation Appeals application. If the administrative appeal is not successful, the applicant may resubmit through 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 28 Jan 16 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 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 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-2015-01902 in Executive Session on 1 Mar 16, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 Apr 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 28 Jan 16.