RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-03594

 						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her effective date for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel (O-5) be 10 Jun 16, instead of 1 Jul 16.  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

On 3 Nov 15, she appeared before a Federal Recognition Board (FRB) for promotion consideration to the grade of lieutenant colonel.  The FRB recommended her for promotion and all required documents were forwarded to NGB/A1PO on 13 Nov 15.   

Due to an administrative error by NGB/A1PO, her name was not submitted for the Nov 15, Dec 15 or Jan 16 scrolls.  Instead, her promotion vacancy (PV) package was processed for the Feb 16 scroll.  Copies of NGB special orders reflect the names of officers with earlier effective dates of promotion although they were considered for promotion by the FRB after her.  An equitable process was not utilized.  

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is in the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) currently serving in the grade of lieutenant colonel (O-5).  

Per Special Order Number AP-122 dated 11 Jul 16, the applicant was promoted to the grade of lieutenant colonel with a date of rank (DOR) of 3 Nov 15 and effective date of 1 Jul 16.

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:

NGB/A1PO recommends denial. The general practice of NGB/A1PO is to process PV requests received by the last day of the month for placement on the following month’s promotion scroll.  However, there is no law or regulation that dictates the timeline for processing PV promotions and routing of promotion scrolls generally takes 6 to 9 months.  

At the time of the applicant’s promotion request, NGB/A1PO had multiple staff members working PV promotions with each being responsible for a certain number of states.  Documentation shows on 31 Dec 15, the assigned staff member sent an e-mail to the Mississippi ANG confirming receipt of the FRB package e-mailed on 13 Nov 15.  The promotion package was validated and the applicant was placed on the Feb 16 scroll for approval by the Secretary of the Air Force and the SecDef.  The Feb scroll was approved by the SecDef on 11 Jul 16.  While slightly out of normal sequence for processing, there is only a 24 day difference between the Dec and Feb scrolls.  

A complete copy of the NGB/A1PO 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 10 Jan 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.  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 or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, 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-2016-03594 in Executive Session on 13 Feb 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	 , Panel Chair
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The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 22 Jul 17, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts of Personnel Records
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, NGB/A1PO, dated 9 Dec 16
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 10 Jan 17.  

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.