RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2016-02336

						COUNSEL:  

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive promotion consideration to Major by Special Selection Board.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was considered for mandatory promotion shortly after being accessed to the Air Force Reserve (AFR).  The short timeline coupled with lack of both records transfer and accurate guidance on AFR records updating and promotion procedures resulted in his virtual record failing to accurately portray his military record.

Additionally, he was not provided an Officer Pre-selection Brief as required by the Individual Reservist Guide.  And finally, he was directed by his Unit Readiness Coordinator (URC) to complete a 6-part folder in preparation for promotion consideration, only to learn consideration was based upon virtual records and not the 6-part folder, so the Board did not see his qualifications for promotion.

Had he been given accurate guidance regarding the promotion process or provided the required Officer Pre-selection Brief, he would have worked to ensure his myPers packet put his best foot forward.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Effective 5 May 14,the applicant was appointed into the Air Force Reserve, under Reserve Order PA00504, dated 12 May 14. 

On 31 Dec 15, ARPC/DPTAR generated a Board Discrepancy Report for Board ID V0416A, identifying discrepancies in the applicant’s record.

On 10 Jan 17, ARPC/DPTAR generated a Board Discrepancy Report for Board ID V0417A, identifying discrepancies in the applicant’s record.

The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/PB recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of error or injustice.

The applicant was accessed into the AFR from the Army National Guard with no break in service.  His date of rank (DOR) to captain made him eligible for promotion consideration by the CY16 AFR PR Major Promotion Selection Board, which convened on 1 February 2016.  He was not selected for promotion.  The applicant asked for and received non-selection counseling from ARPC/PB.  During the review of his record, it was discovered that his officer selection record (OSR) was missing his prior service performance reports.

Air Force Instruction 36-2504, Officer Promotion, Continuation and Selective Early Removal in the Reserve of the Air Force, paragraph 1.7, requires officers to monitor their own eligibility for promotion and to ensure their officer selection record (OSR) is correct and up-to-date before the convening of the selection board.  It also requires them to review their officer pre-selection brief (OPB) for accuracy and to report any errors to the appropriate office as specified in the letter of instruction.

Documentation provided by the applicant reflects he was given the needed information to correct his records.  In two separate emails, the applicant was directed to review his OPB and the convening notice.

The applicant had the responsibility to ensure his record was correct before the convening of the CY16 AFR PR Major Promotion Selection Board and was provided the needed information to do so.

A complete copy of the ARPC/PB 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 19 Dec 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 and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  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-2016-02336 in Executive Session on 12 Sep 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-02336 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 3 Jun 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpt from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/PB, dated 19 Sep 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 19 Dec 16, w/atch.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations regarding AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-02336, and the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.