RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060016091 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. Mr. Gerard W. Schwartz Acting Director Mr. Michael L. Engle Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: Mr. Eric N. Andersen Chairperson Mr. Antonio Uribe Member Mr. Rodney E. Barber Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request to be authorized a Standby Advisory Board (STAB) for consideration for promotion to master sergeant, pay grade E8. 2. The applicant states, in effect, that a copy of the investigation was not provided to the Board for review because he could not obtain a copy. He also says that the investigating officer could not substantiate any findings and was told not to divulge any information to anyone. He contends that the only way to find out the truth would be to interview the investigating officer. The applicant argues that his performance evaluations were nearly perfect. He further states that 19 Soldiers who were selected for promotion to master sergeant had been supervised by the applicant. He asks, "what is the explanation for non-selection"? 3. The applicant provides copies of correspondence with his Senator (Tab A); Enlisted Record Brief (Tab B); Trainee Abuse Reports (Tab C); Letters of Support (Tab D); Recommendation for Award (Tab E); Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)(Tab F); Contact Roster (Tab G); Suspension Letter (Tab H); Report to Suspend Favorable Personnel Actions (FLAG)(Tab I); Original Application for Correction of Military Records and Supporting documents (Tab J); and the Army Board for Correction of Military Records Results and Summary (Tab K). CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20050005982, on 19 January 2006. 2. The applicant provided a Trainee Abuse Report (Tab C) detailing reports of incidents of abuse by the applicant and five other Soldiers. The applicant's case was closed as an unsubstantiated allegation. 3. The applicant has provided 9 letters of support (Tab D) that address the applicant's high quality of service as a Soldier. They also provide third party information indicating that there were individuals with influence who had made concerted efforts to insure the applicant would not be selected for promotion. 4. The applicant provides a copy of his NCOER for the 7 month period from April to October 2003 (Tab F). This report rates the applicant as excellent in the areas of competence and physical fitness and military bearing. It rates him as being successful in the areas of leadership, training, responsibility and accountability. His rater considered him among the best. His senior rater did not meet the minimum qualifications to render him a rating. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. The evidence provided by the applicant shows that he was under investigation for trainee abuse, but that the charges were not substantiated. 2. However, the applicant has not provided any convincing evidence showing that his non-selection for promotion was a result of improper influence or collusion. The applicant's argument that since his subordinates were selected for promotion he also should have been selected for promotion is not specious. 3. In view of the above the applicant's request should not be granted. BOARD VOTE: ________ ________ ________ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING __ENA__ __AUJ___ __REB __ DENY APPLICATION BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: The evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis to amend the decision of the ABCMR set forth in Docket Number AR20050005982, dated 19 January 2006. __ Eric N. Anderson_______ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20060016091 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 20070517 TYPE OF DISCHARGE DATE OF DISCHARGE DISCHARGE AUTHORITY . . . . DISCHARGE REASON BOARD DECISION DENY REVIEW AUTHORITY ISSUES 1. 131.0000 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.