RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2015-04500
		
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX				COUNSEL:  NONE

							HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Letter of Reprimand (LOR) she was issued be removed from her Officer Selection Record (OSR) and she be given Special Selection Board (SSB) consideration by the Calendar Year (CY) 2015B Major Nurse Corps (NC) Central Selection Board (CSB).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The Unfavorable Information File (UIF) that contained her LOR was removed.  However, her leadership was unaware her OSR still contained the actual LOR when she met the CY 2015B Major NC CSB.

In support of her request the applicant provides letters of support from her leadership requesting removal of the LOR and stating had they been aware the applicant’s records contained an LOR, they would have expeditiously pursued avenues to have the LOR removed from her OSR.

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 captain (O-3).

In a memorandum dated 24 October 2012, the applicant received an LOR from her squadron commander for having an unprofessional relationship with another military member.  The commander informed the applicant the LOR would be placed in a UIF.

In a memorandum dated 29 October 2012, the applicant provided a written response for consideration.  After review of the applicant's written response, the commander decided to uphold the LOR.

In a memorandum dated 1 November 2012, the applicant’s group commander notified her of his intent to place the LOR in her OSR.

On 1 November 2012, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the “Letter of Intent” and indicated she did not intend to submit matters for consideration.

In a memorandum dated 1 November 2012, the applicant’s wing commander concurred with the group commander and decided to place the LOR in her OSR.

In a memorandum to the promotion board dated 28 July 2015, the applicant’s wing commander determined her LOR dated 24 October 2012 should be removed from her OSR.

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/DP2SP recommends granting the applicant’s request, indicating there is evidence of an error or injustice.  The applicant met and was nonselected to the grade of major (O-4) by the CY 2015B NC CSB.  The applicant received an LOR on 24 October 2012, which was subsequently filed in her OSR.  Although her UIF was removed, no action was taken to remove the LOR from her OSR.  The LOR was on file in her OSR when she met the CY 2015B Major NC CSB.  The LOR was removed from her selection record on 28 July 2015.  The applicant's commanders have provided statements indicating they would have requested removal of the LOR prior to the 15 June 2015 CSB had they been aware it was still on file in her OSR.  Although her leadership had access to view her selection folder in the Personnel Records Display Application, they do not have access to the actual record that meets the board.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2SP 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 6 May 2016, 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.  Sufficient 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 and agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, we recommend the applicant's records be corrected as set forth below.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that the Letter of Reprimand dated 24 October 2012, was removed from the applicant’s Officer Selection Record on 15 May 2015.

It is further recommended that she be considered for promotion to the grade of major (O-4) by the Special Selection Board for the Calendar Year 2015B Nurse Corps Central Selection Board.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-04500 in Executive Session on 3 November 2016, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 September 2015, w/atchs.
Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2SP, dated 23 March 2016.
Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 6 May 2016.

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.