RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-02390

  	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.	His two non-selections for promotion to the grade of major be removed from his records.  
2.	He be considered for promotion by two promotion boards.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

By removing the non-selections for promotion, he will be afforded the opportunity to meet two promotion boards fairly in order to continue his Air Force Reserve (AFR) career.  He did not know that he was considered for promotion by the Calendar Year 2016 (CY16) and CY17 AFR Participating Reserve (PR) Line and Nonline Promotion Selection Boards.  His recruiter advised him that he would not be meeting a promotion board right away and possibly a year or more later.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former member of the AFR who was non-selected for promotion to the grade of major by the CY16 and CY17 AFR PR Line and Nonline Promotion Selection Boards.  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/PB recommends denying the application.  The applicant  was considered, but not selected, by the Calendar Year 20l6 (CY16) USAFR Nonparticipating Reserve (NPR) Line and Non Line  Major  Promotion Selection Board, which convened on 1 Feb 16.  Title 10, U.S.C., Section 14301 states that individuals on the RASL must be considered for promotion when eligible.  Since the applicant was assigned to the RASL when the promotion boards convened, he was required to meet both boards.  Further, in accordance with AFI 36- 2504, Officer Promotion, Continuation and Selective Early  Removal in the Reserve of the Air Force, paragraph l.7, it is the eligible officer's responsibility to monitor their own eligibility and ensure their selection record is correct and up-to-date before the convening  of  the  selection  board.  In this case, ARPC/PB cannot find any evidence, nor has the applicant presented any evidence, to prove the board acted contrary to law or regulation.  In addition, an officer can be reappointed into the AFR or ANG after being deferred for promotion as long as AFRC/A1 or NGB/A1 approves the waiver for appointment.  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 8 Mar 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

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 or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of ARPC/PB 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.

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-2017-02390 in Executive Session on 16 May 18:

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

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 15 May 17.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, ARPC/PB, dated 28 Jan 18.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 8 Mar 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 pertaining to Docket Number BC-2017-02390.