RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-03792

	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: YES

APPLICANT’S REQUEST.  Promotion to the grade of master sergeant (E-7).  

APPLICANT’S CONTENTION.  He was denied promotion to E-7 because he was pending a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB).  He was hired into an E-7 active guard reserve (AGR) position, completed both time in grade (TIG) and professional military education (PME) requirements.  

STATEMENT OF FACTS.  The APPLICANT is a retired technical sergeant (E-6).  For more information, see the excerpt of the APPLICANT’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  NGB/A1PP recommends denying the application.  The applicant was not recommended for promotion by his chain of command.  A promotion is not automatic.  The applicant was medically disqualified for promotion and did not have sufficient TIG to retire as an E-7.   The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the APPLICANT on 15 Sep 17 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

1.  The application was timely filed.  

2.  The APPLICANT exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.  

3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the APPLICANT is not the victim of an error and injustice.  The Board agrees with the opinion and recommendation of NGB/A1PP and adopt the rationale expressed as the basics for their conclusion the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof that he has been the victim of an error or injustice.    

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.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:  The APPLICANT be informed that the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION: The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-03436 in Executive Session on 21 Mar 18:

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A: APPLICANT’s application, DD Form 149, dated 15 Sep 16, w/atchs.
Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C: Advisory opinion, NGB/A1PP, dated 15 Dec 16.
Exhibit D: Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBR to APPLICANT, dated 15 Sep 17.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.