RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-01053

						COUNSEL:  NONE

HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His passovers for promotion to major be removed and he be promoted to major and reinstated on active duty.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He has served well and faithfully while in the Air Force.  His service was beneficial to the Air Force.

The slot availability in his Air Force Special Code (AFSC) was less than eighty percent determined by law for promotion, which may have contributed to his passovers.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 3 Jan 06, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.  On 31 Mar 17, he was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 11 years, 2 months, and 28 days of active service.   

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:

AFPC/DP2SP recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. 

The applicant has two non-selections to the grade of major by the CY15C (21 Sep 15) (P0415C) In-the-Promotion Zone (IPZ) and CY16C (11 Jul 16) (P0416C) Above-the-Promotion Zone (APZ) major chaplain Central Selection Boards (CSBs).  The applicant was involuntarily separated on 31 Mar 17. 

The results of the CSBs the applicant met were based on a complete review of his entire selection record, assessing whole person factors such as job performance, professional qualities, depth and breadth of experience, leadership, and education.  Although the officer may be qualified for promotion, he may not be the best qualified of other eligible officers competing for the limited number of promotion vacancies, in the judgment of a selection board vested with discretionary authority to make such selections.

The applicant has not provided any evidence to substantiate that his non-selections for promotion to major were unfairly or unjustly rendered. 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2SP 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 13 Dec 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 OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, 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 relevant evidence not considered with this application.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-01053 in Executive Session on 13 Mar 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-01053 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 9 Mar 17, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2SP, dated 23 Oct 17.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 13 Dec 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.