RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04011

	COUNSEL:  NONE

	HEARING:  NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST.  Change evaluator’s rating on his 30 Sep 15 Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) from “Exceeded some, but not all expectations” to “Exceeded most, if not all expectations.”  If approved, request promotion reconsideration for the 16E8 cycle.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTION.  He wholeheartedly believes his performance not only met, but also clearly exceeded, the standards established by the Air Force and his rating chain.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS.  The applicant is a currently serving Air Force Senior Master Sergeant.  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisories at Exhibits C and F.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  AFPC/DPS2PE’s initial advisory recommended denial based upon failure to exhaust.  In rebuttal, the applicant provided the Evaluation Report Appeals Board (ERAB) decision to deny his request.  AFPC/DPS2PE’s revised advisory recommends denying the application on merit.  The complete advisories are at Exhibits C and F.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 28 Dec 16 for comment (Exhibit D), and the applicant replied on 28 Feb 17.  In his response, the applicant provided the decision from the ERAB to deny his application.  The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E.  The Board sent a copy of the revised Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 23 Feb 18 for comment (Exhibit G), and the applicant replied on 2 Apr 18.  In his response, the applicant stated it was unjust that he did not receive the highest rating on his EPR considering his performance and accomplishments.  The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit H.

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 the applicant is not the victim of an error and injustice.  The Board concurs with AFPC/DPS2PE and finds a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions regarding his Enlisted Performance Report, rendering the applicant’s request for promotion reconsideration moot.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:  The APPLICANT be informed 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-2016-04011 in Executive Session on 3 Apr 18 and 5 Jun 18:

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

Exhibit A:  Applicant’s application, DD Form 149, dated 26 Sep 16, w/atchs.
Exhibit B:  Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:  Advisory opinion, AFPC/DPS2PE, dated 18 Oct 16.
Exhibit D:  Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 28 Dec 16.
Exhibit E:  Applicant’s response to Exhibit D, dated 28 Feb 17.
Exhibit F.  Advisory opinion, AFPC/DPS2PE, dated 20 Nov 17.
Exhibit G.  Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 23 Feb 18.
Exhibit H.  Applicant’s response to Exhibit G, dated 2 Apr 18.

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