RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 				DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-02133

XXXXXXXXXX					COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her nonselection by the Calendar Year (CY) 2014 United States 
Air Force Reserve (USAFR) Participating Reserve (PR) Line and 
Nonline Major Promotion Selection Board be removed from her 
record.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Through no fault of her own, she was not afforded the 
opportunity to be competitive for promotion to the grade of 
major (O-4).  Her appointment to the Air Force Reserve did not 
allow her enough time to complete her Inactive Duty Training or 
Annual Tour prior to the promotion board’s convene date.  In 
addition, she required a Top Secret clearance for the position 
she was assigned to, which she did not receive until December 
2013.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 28 May 2003, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.

On 1 March 2011, she was honorably discharged.  Her narrative 
reason for separation is “Reduction in Force.”  She was credited 
with seven years, nine months and 4 days of active duty.

Via Reserve Order HB-0001389 dated 4 June 2013, the applicant 
was assigned to the Inactive Status List Reserve Section 
effective 28 May 2013.

Via Reserve Order DA-00973, dated 22 July 2013, the applicant 
was assigned to the USAFR PR effective 28 June 2013.

In a memorandum dated 8 April 2015, the applicant was notified 
of her second deferral for promotion to the grade of major and 
was advised that she must be discharged.  Her mandatory 
separation date was 1 October 2015.

Via Reserve Order CB-150 dated 18 September 2015, the applicant 
was honorably discharged and relieved from all appointments in 
the USAF effective 1 October 2015.

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:

ARPC/PB recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an 
error or an injustice.  The applicant was appropriately 
considered for promotion by the CY 2014 USAFR PR Line and 
Nonline Major Promotion Selection Board.  She was assigned, 
without a break in service, to the USAFR PR on 28 June 2013, 
which was prior to the board’s convene date (13 January 2014).  
The PR is part of the Reserve Active Status List (RASL).  In 
accordance with Title 10 United States Code, Section 14301, 
Eligibility for consideration for promotion: general rules, all 
officers on the RASL must be considered for promotion when 
eligible.  The CY 2014 USAFR PR Line and Nonline Major Promotion 
Selection Board considered 725 officers and had a quota of 536.

A complete copy of the ARPC/PB evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 30 October 2015, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was 
forwarded to the applicant 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 an error or injustice.  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 OPR and adopt the rationale 
expressed as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not 
been the victim of an error of injustice.  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-2015-02133 in Executive Session on 18 February 2016, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

      , Panel Chair
      , Member
      , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

      Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 May 2015, w/atch.
      Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
      Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/PB, dated 22 June 2015.
      Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 30 October 2015.