RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2015-03692
		
   						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS:

Her date of rank (DOR) and effective DOR to the grade of Senior Airman (SrA) reflected on her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed to 23 Dec 14. 

APPLICANT CONTENDS:

Her record was not properly updated upon her separation. 

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 14 Apr 09. 

On 6 Feb 14, the applicant received a referral EPR covering the period 15 Dec 12 through 14 Dec 13 on which her overall performance assessment was rated “Average (3).” 

According to the documentation submitted by the applicant, on 19 Dec 14, her commander recommended her for promotion to the grade of SrA, with a DOR and effective DOR of 23 Dec 14. 

On 31 Mar 15, the applicant received an EPR covering the period 15 Dec 13 through 31 Mar 15 on which her overall performance assessment was rated “Truly Among the Best (5).” 

On 13 Apr 15, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, which reflected a grade of “A1C,” a pay grade of “E3,” and an effective date of rank of “23 Apr 13,” and she was credited with 6 years active service.  

On 18 Mar 16, AFPC/DPSOE directed the applicant’s DD Form 214 be corrected to change her grade in Block 4a, Grade, from “A1C” to “SrA;” Block 4b, Pay Grade, from “E3” to “E4;” and, Block 12i, Effective Date of Pay Grade, from “2013 Apr 23” to “2015 Mar 31.” 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is included at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3SP recommends denying the applicant’s request, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice.  In accordance with AFI 36-2502, Enlisted Airman Promotion/Demotion Programs, Airmen in the grades Airmen Basic (AB) through Airman First Class (A1C) meeting Time-in-Grade (TIG) promotion requirements can be promoted no earlier than the close out date of an enlisted performance report (EPR) with a rating of “3” or higher that is not a referral, if otherwise eligible and approved by the commander.  

Based on the applicant’s DOR to A1C, she was TIG eligible for promotion to SrA effective 23 Dec 14.  On 19 Dec 14, her commander recommended her for promotion to SrA effective and with a DOR of 23 Dec 14; however, she was ineligible for promotion due to a referral EPR covering the period 15 Dec 12 through 14 Dec 13.  Subsequently, the applicant received a nonreferral EPR for the period 15 Dec 13 through 31 Mar 15.  Therefore, she was eligible for promotion to SrA on 31 Mar 15.  On 18 Mar 16, AFPC/DPSOE directed the applicant’s DD Form 214 be administratively corrected to reflect SrA in Block 4a, E4 in Block 4b, and 31 Mar 15 in Block 12i, respectively.  AFPC/DP3SP does not recommend approval of any further changes beyond those which were administratively corrected.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP3SP evaluation is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

In further support of her request the applicant submitted a rebuttal the Air Force evaluation, in which she contends her final EPR, which was not a referral, had a static close out date of 31 Mar 15, but it was later determined it should have been processed on 24 Nov 15, making her eligible for SrA effective 23 Dec 14. (Exhibit D)

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

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 AFPC/DP3SP and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  While the Board notes the applicant submitted what she contends is a valid annual EPR covering the period 15 Dec 13 through 24 Nov 14, which would have resulted in her being promoted to SrA on 23 Dec 14, the EPR she submitted was determined to be invalid and replaced because the required close out date was 14 Dec 14.  Further, in accordance with the published procedural guidance for the Air Force’s new performance evaluation static close-out date system, based upon her grade and total active federal military service (TAFMS) date, the final close out date of the EPR of 14 Dec 14 was appropriately adjusted to 31 Mar 15.  Therefore, her DOR to SrA currently reflected in the system is correct, and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

THE BOARD DETERMINES:

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-2015-03692 in Executive Session on 20 Oct 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 20 Aug 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3SWP, dated 18 Mar 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 May 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 the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.