RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-04509

  						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NOT ANNOTATED

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her narrative reason for separation, block 28, on her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect “force shaping” instead of “non-selection, permanent promotion.”  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was given a mandatory Date of Separation (DOS) after her second non-selection for promotion and not allowed to reach her service commitment date.  

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 16 Jan 02.

On 31 May 15, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge with a “non-selection, permanent promotion” narrative reason for separation, and was credited with 12 years, 11 months, and 15 days of active service.  

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/DP2STM-SEP recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  The applicant’s commander notified her that she was not selected for promotion by the CY14B Lieutenant Colonel BSC Central Selection Board.  Since this was her second non-selection for promotion, she was informed that a mandatory discharge from the Air Force was required.  Officers who are twice non-selected for promotion to Captain, Major, and Lieutenant Colonel are projected for mandatory separation based on DOD directives.  This constitutes a normal separation process that is separate from specific Force Shaping Program initiatives announced by HQs Air Force.  The discharge to include the Separation Program Designator (SPD) code, narrative reason for separation, and character of service was appropriately administered and within the discretion of the discharge authority and in accordance with applicable DOD and Air Force directives/instructions.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2STM-SEP 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 Apr 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 office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice and her discharge was appropriately administered in accordance with applicable DOD and Air Force directives/instructions.  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-2015-04509 in Executive Session on 9 Feb 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-04509 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 21 Oct 15, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2STM-SEP, dated 3 Feb 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 6 Apr 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.