RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-03427

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  YES 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive supplemental promotion consideration to the grade of technical sergeant for promotion cycle 15E6, in the 2W1X1 Air Force Specialty (AFS) versus 8R000.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He should have been considered as a 2W1X1 since his AF Form 1566 (WAPS Test Verification) reflected that he would be testing both SKT and PFE as a 2W1.  Also, two members in his Recruiter class were considered in their previous AFS.

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).

According to the AF IMT 2096, Classification/On-The-Job Training Action, dated 13 Apr 15, the applicant was awarded the 8R000 AFS, effective 27 Jan 15. 

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/DPSOE recommends denial indicating there are no provisions that would allow an individual to compete for promotion in an AFSC to which they were not assigned.  The applicant was considered and non-selected for promotion in the correct CAFSC (8R000). On 13 Apr 15, the applicant’s CAFSC of 8R000 was updated with an effective date of 27 Jan 15.  Additionally, the applicant ran through the 15E6 initial selection process as an 8R000 and was a non-select.

Members compete for promotion in the CAFSC they hold on the promotion eligibility cutoff date (PECD).  The PECD for cycle 15E6 was 31 Jan 15.  The applicant departed for Recruiter training on 27 Jan 15 and completed training on 19 Mar 15.  In Accordance With (IAW) AFI 36-2101, Classifying Military Personnel (Officer and Enlisted), Table 3.10, Note 2, CAFSC effective date (for retraining through a formal school {including special duty}) is the date departed current duty station PCS, PCA.  Therefore, once the applicant completed training, his 8R000 AFSC was updated with an effective date of 27 Jan 15.

Furthermore, DPSOE verified that the two classmates mentioned by the applicant were erroneously considered in their previous AFS due to their MPS updating the incorrect effective date for their 8R000 CAFSC.  DPSOE made the correction and they will be considered for promotion as 8Rs during the next in-system supplemental process.  Neither were selects under their previous CAFSC.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOE 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 9 Mar 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 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 its rationale 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.

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-2015-03427 in Executive Session on 13 Oct 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				  , Panel Chair
					, Member
					    , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 3 Aug 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOE, dated 22 Feb 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 9 Mar 16.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.