RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 				DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-03701

XXXXXXXXXX					COUNSEL:  NONE

							HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His nonselections by the Calendar Year (CY) 2014 United States Air Force Reserve (USAFR) Participating Reserve (PR) Major Line Promotion Selection Board (V0414A), and the CY 2015 USAFR PR Major Line Promotion Selection Board (V0415A) be removed from his records.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was a member of the Ready Reserve from 2 March 2012 to 14 July 2013.  He signed the AF IMT 1288, Application for Ready Reserve Assignment to transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) on 14 July 2013, due to family reasons.  He out-processed from his unit on 30 July 2013, and was told by a superior officer that the unit would inform him if they needed him for further out-processing.  In August 2014, his unit notified him to complete his out-processing and to sign another AF Form 1288, which was then dated 16 September 2014.  Due to the unit's oversight he erroneously remained in a participating status the entire time, and without his knowledge, met the two promotion boards in question.  With the exception of taking two days to out-process [4 and 5 October 2014], he was a non-participating member of his unit.  Therefore, he should not have been considered for promotion to the grade of major (O-4) during the [V0414A and V0415A] promotion boards.  He no longer has family issues and would like to again serve in the Air Force.  However, the two non-selections prevent him from doing do.

In support of his requests, the applicant provides a personal statement, copies of text message screenshots, out-processing checklists, AF Forms 1288, and letters of recommendation.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 25 October 2003, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.

On 1 March 2012, the applicant was honorably discharged.  The narrative reason for separation is “Reduction in Force.”  He was credited with 8 years, 4 month and 7 days of active duty.

Via Reserve Order PC-00655 dated 29 March 2012, the applicant was assigned to the USAFR PR [970th Airborne Air Control Squadron], in the grade of captain (0-3), effective 2 March 2012.

According to the V0414A non-select list, the applicant was not selected for promotion to the grade of major (O-4).

According to AF IMT 1288, dated 18 September 2014, the applicant’s request to resign from the USAFR PR, with an effective date of 15 April 2015, was approved.

Via Reserve Order A-012, dated 16 October 2014, the applicant was relieved from the USAFR PR and assigned to the Nonobligated Non-participating Ready Personnel Section (NNRPS) effective 15 April 2015.

In a memorandum dated 8 April 2015, ARPC/DPT notified the applicant of his second deferral for promotion to the grade of major and was advised that he must be discharged.  His mandatory separation date was 1 October 2015.

Via Reserve Order CB-002277 dated 17 October 2015, the applicant was honorably discharged and relieved from all appointments in the Air Force 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 assigned to a unit in a participating status, and thus on the Reserve Active-Status List (RASL), for both the V0414A and V0415A boards.  In accordance with Title 10, United States Code, Section 14301, Eligibility for consideration or promotion: general rules, all officers on the RASL must be considered for promotion when eligible.

The applicant was properly assigned to NNRPS on 15 April 2015, following his non-selection for both promotion boards, as directed by Reserve Order A-012.  If the applicant had been assigned to NNRPS on a date before either board, he would still have been considered for promotion.  Although members assigned to NNRPS are not in a participating status, they are on the RASL and must be considered for promotion, when eligible.

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

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

He strongly disagrees with the OPR’s recommendation.  He only recently discovered that he was no longer in the IRR.  He wants to continue his service to his country as an Air Force Reserve officer.  He has had a stellar career during his Air Force service.  He is a highly skilled aviator and the Air Force requires motivated and highly trained Airmen.  Two flying units have expressed interest in hiring him as a pilot.  However, the two non-selections in his records prevent his future service as a reservist.  In further support of her request, the applicant provides letters of support.

The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit E.

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.  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 or injustice.  While the applicant’s comments in response to the Air Force evaluation are duly noted, we do not find his assertions sufficiently persuasive to override the rational provided by the Air Force OPR.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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-2015-03701 in Executive Session on 12 July 2016, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-03701 was considered:

Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 23 August 2015, w/atchs.
Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/PB, dated 13 April 2016, w/atch.
Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 April 2016.
Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, dated 24 May 2016, w/atchs.