RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-02365 

  						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

One of her non-selections for promotion to the grade of Major be removed from her records.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She did not know when she would be considered for promotion.  Thus, she did not have the opportunity to properly prepare her records for consideration by the promotion board.  She has been actively seeking a position with the Air Force Reserve (AFR) Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) program.  The promotion deferral prevents her from moving forward with her military career.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered active duty in the Regular Air Force on 11 Dec 96.

On 9 Aug 01, the applicant received an honorable discharge in the grade of Staff Sergeant (SSgt), with credit for 4 years, 7 months, and 29 days of active service.  

On 7 Sep 02, the applicant was commissioned in the Regular Air Force, and on 29 Sep 07, she received an honorable discharge in the grade of Captain (0-3E), with credit for 5 years and 23 days.  

According to the applicant’s Appointment Order, Reserve Order PC-2065, dated 26 Feb 08, she received her Appointment as a Reserve of the Air Force officer, effective 30 Sep 07.

The applicant served in the AFR from 20 Oct 08 through 30 Sep 09 and received an honorable discharge with credit for 1 year and 11 days of active service.  She has a total of 10 years, 9 months, and 3 days of active service.

According to Reserve Order DA-01521, dated 22 Aug 14, the applicant served as an IMA while assigned to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC.

According to Reserve Order DA-00520, dated 9 Dec 15, the applicant was reassigned to the Ready Reserve at Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center, Buckley AFB, CO.

According to Reserve Order RO HB-00145, dated 26 Apr 16, the applicant was placed in the Non-Obligated Non-Participating Ready Personnel Section due to being twice deferred for promotion.

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.  The applicant was considered, but not selected, by the Calendar Year 20l2 ( CY12 ) AFR Nonparticipating Reserve (NPR) Line Major Promotion Selection Board , which convened on 13 January 2014 and the CY16 AFR NPR Line Major Promotion Selection Board convened on 23 Jan 12 and 1 Feb 16, respectively.  Her case is not unique; many individuals face separation after twice being non-deferred.  The applicant has not explained why she has not participated since 2010 and what prevented her from being in a better position to be competitive for promotion.  She has not made a case that she has suffered an injustice.  

By way of background, when considered by the board, the applicant was assigned to the Non-obligated Non-participating Ready Personnel Section and the promotion quota was one (1).  Although members in this reserve section are not in a participating status, they must be considered for promotion when eligible in accordance with Title 10 U.S.C., Section 14301.  Further, in accordance with AFI 36- 2504, Officer Promotion, Continuation and Selective Early Removal in the Reserve of the Air Force, paragraph l.7, it is the eligible officers’ responsibility to monitor their own eligibility and ensure their selection records are correct and up-to-date before the convening of the selection board.  In this case, ARPC/PB cannot find any evidence, nor has the applicant presented any evidence, to prove the board acted contrary to law or regulation, or that her record contained any errors when considered by the board.

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 OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  Therefore, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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-2016-02365 in Executive Session on 15 Feb 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 Jun 16.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/PB, dated 19 Sep 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 16 Dec 16.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), I hereby certify that a quorum was present at the Board’s deliberations and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board’s proceedings.