RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2016-02821

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her Date of Rank (DOR) for Staff Sergeant (SSgt) be corrected from 1 Oct 14 to 1 Aug 14.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was eligible for promotion to SSgt on 1 Aug 14, but the promotion paperwork was not routed appropriately through the chain of command.  Therefore, the acting commander was not able to sign the promotion letter.  This caused a delay in her promotion until 1 Oct 14.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 9 Jul 10, the applicant initially entered the Air Force Reserve.

On 1 Oct 14, the applicant was promoted to the permanent grade of SSgt, with a date of rank and effective date of 1 Oct 14, under Order Number P-008, dated 1 Oct 14.

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:

AFRC/A1K recommends granting the applicant’s request, indicating there is evidence of error or injustice.

The applicant’s former commander contends the applicant was eligible for promotion on 1 Aug 14, but was overlooked by her supervision.  As a result, the applicant’s promotion recommendation was not submitted to the commander for approval in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2502, Airman Promotion/Demotion Programs, Table 8.2, Rule 4.

After careful review of the source documents provided by the member and commander, it was determined the member met minimum eligibility criteria for promotion to SSgt on 9 Mar 13.  The promotion authority admitted there was an oversight by the applicant’s supervisor, and recommended approval of the applicant’s promotion to SSgt effective 1 Aug 14.

A complete copy of the AFRC/A1K 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 21 Aug 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 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 office of primary responsibility 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 record be corrected as indicated 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 effective 1 August 2014, she was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-02821 in Executive Session on 7 Nov 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-02821 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 11 Jul 16, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpt from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFRC/A1K, dated 8 Mar 17, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 21 Aug 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, and the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.