RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04052

	COUNSEL:/NONE

 	HEARING: YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She receive Special Selection Board consideration for promotion to Colonel (O-6).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The Officer Preselection Brief (OPB) she received for the V0615A and V0616A contained incorrect information for her command level (MEDC – Medical Center) from 2 Oct 06 through 19 Oct 11.  This incorrect information prejudiced her record before the board in that it appeared she did not conduct due diligence in assuring her record was accurate.  

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 13 May 18, the applicant was placed on the Reserve Retired List (RRL) to await retired pay at age 60.  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPB recommends denying the application.  The applicant did not use any of several different avenues to address the problem with her duty history.  To date, she has not responded to a request for further documentation.  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 for comment on 24 Jul 18.  In her response, the applicant contended on she thought the error had been corrected and required no further action by her.   The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

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 concurs with the rationale and recommendation of ARPC/DPB and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.   Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

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 the Board’s understanding of the issues involved.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

The application was adjudicated without a personal appearance.

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 Docket Number BC-2016-04052 in Executive Session on 6 Sep 18:

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

	Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 1 Oct 16.
	Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
	Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, ARPC/DPB, w/atchs, dated 26 Jan 17.
	Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 24 Jul 18.
	Exhibit E:	Applicant’s Rebuttal, 26 Jul 18, w/atchs.

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