RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2016-02491

						COUNSEL:  

						HEARING DESIRED:  YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) for the period covering 20 Aug 14 to 30 Sep 15 be corrected to reflect “Exceed most, if not all expectations” in Section IV. WHOLE AIRMAN CONCEPT and Section V. OVERALL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Both her supervisor and Squadron Commander informed her the reason for the markdowns was she did not have a wide enough scope in her duty, an issue outside of her control.  She was also informed by her supervisor that the commander had changed the ratings based on a quota system used for the Senior Rater Endorser instead of selecting the boxes that appropriately described whether she met the expectations established by the supervisor.  The supervisor had marked her as “Exceed most, if not all expectations”, but the commander changed her ratings.

Additionally, her Airman Comprehensive Assessment (ACA) before this EPR had only two areas with slight markdowns rated as “Exceeded some, but not all expectations” while all other areas were marked as “Exceed most, if not all expectations.”  All areas on her ACA following this EPR are marked “Exceed most, if not all expectations.”  The ACA should provide the member with accurate feedback that allows the member to easily identify the areas that require improvement.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 28 Jul 99, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force.

The applicant is currently serving on active duty with the Air Force.

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:

AFPC/DPS2PE recommends denial, indicating the applicant has not exhausted all available avenues of administrative relief prior to seeking correction of her military records.

In accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-2406, Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Systems, paragraph 10.1., the Evaluation Reports Appeal Board (ERAB) was established to provide all Air Force personnel with an avenue of relief for correcting errors or injustices in evaluations at the lowest possible level.  If an evaluation cannot be corrected under Table 10.2., Correcting Minor Errors on Evaluations, an applicant’s first avenue of relief for correcting an evaluation is through the ERAB, which is accessible via the virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF)/virtual Personnel Center – Guard and Reserve (vPC-GR).

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPS2PE 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 Feb 17 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 not 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.  In this respect, we note this Board is the highest administrative level of appeal within the Air Force.  As such, an applicant must first exhaust all available avenues of administrative relief provided by existing law or regulations prior to seeking relief before this Board, as required by the governing Air Force Instruction.  The Air Force office of primary responsibility has reviewed this application and indicated there is an available avenue of administrative relief the applicant has not first pursued.  In view of this, we find this application is not ready for adjudication at this level as there exists a subordinate level of appeal that has not first been depleted.  Therefore, in view of the above, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that all available avenues of administrative relief have not been exhausted; and the application will only be reconsidered upon submission of documentary evidence indicating that said avenues of administrative relief have been exhausted.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-02491 in Executive Session on 12 Sep 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-02491 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 Jun 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpt from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPS2PE, dated 22 Aug 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 6 Feb 17, 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-2016-02491, and the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.