RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04076 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. Her basic Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) for the period of 18 Jan 87 to 17 Jan 89 be added to her personnel records. 2. She be considered for supplemental promotion consideration to the grade of senior master sergeant (E-8) for the 07E8, 08E8 and 09E8 promotion cycles. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 1. She was notified by the Base Records Office that the basic AFAM was missing from her personnel records and she needed to provide a copy or her records would be changed to reflect the assumed discrepancy. 2. She was overseas and therefore, unable to prove she was awarded the basic AFAM. 3. The missing AFAM had a significant impact on her military career and promotion potential. In support of her request, the applicant provides a copy of her award citations and special order. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 1 Apr 11, the applicant retired in the grade of master sergeant after serving 24 years, 7 months and 4 days on active duty. Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Military Active Duty reflects award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) with two oak leaf clusters (2OLCs), Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) with 2OLCs, Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM), and the Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) with 2OLCS. In a letter to the applicant, DPSIDR advised the applicant to contact the original approval authority for the AFAMs and request the awards be changed to the appropriate OLCs. Once these actions are accomplished, then her AFAM should be processed for update to her official record. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSOE recommends denial of the applicant’s request for supplemental promotion consideration to the grade of E-8 for the 07E8, 08E8 and 09E8 promotion cycles. DPSOE states the applicant was considered and non-selected for promotion to the grade of E-8 during cycle 07E8. She received 18.00 points for decorations (1 MSM, 3, AFCMs, 1 JSAM, and 3 AFAMs), a board score of 322.50 and a total score of 568.50;the score required for selection in her Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) was 644.37. The applicant was considered and non-selected for promotion to the grade of E-8 during the 08E8 promotion cycle. She received 23.00 points for decorations (2 MSMs, 3 AFCMs, 1 JSAM, and 3 AFAMs), a board score of 360.00, and a total score of 643.30; The score required for selection in her AFSC was 643.99. Although the citation was not physically filed in the senior noncommissioned officer (SNCO) selection folder for either of these cycles, it was listed on the evaluation brief(s). The applicant was considered and non-selected for promotion to the grade of E-8 during the 09E8 promotion cycle. She received 23.00 points for decorations (2 MSMs, 3, AFCMs, 1 JSAM, and 3 AFAMs), a board score of 337.50 and a total score of 617.08; the score required for selection in her AFSC was 645.16. When the data verification was conducted, it was noted that although she was receiving weighted points for 3 AFAMs, there were only 2 physically filed in her SNCO selection folder (1OLC and 2OLC). She was notified of the discrepancy and when she could not produce a copy of the citation or the order, the award (along with the 1 point it carries) was removed from the system. The applicant contends she had no idea the document was missing from her record until 2007 (even though it was awarded and updated in the system in 1989). However, in accordance with (IAW) AFI 36-2502, Airman Promotion/Demotion Programs, paragraph 2.3.4.2, to be eligible for promotion consideration, airmen must review their data verification rip (DVR) and report any errors to the military personnel flight/section (MPF/S). All eligibles receive a DVR approximately one month before the promotion eligibility cutoff date (PECD). DVRs may also be obtained through the Virtual MPF (VMPF). Eligibles are instructed to review their SNCO selection folder maintained at AFPC/PB, Selection Board Secretariat, to ensure data is correct and all appropriate documents are filed accordingly. It is ultimately the member’s responsibility to ensure their records are complete and accurate prior to meeting the board. A review of the applicant’s selection folder reflects the decorations were updated on the SNCO evaluation briefs and reviewed by the evaluation board (a decoration is not considered missing if the citation or order is filed in the folder or if the decoration was listed on the brief used by the board). The evaluation boards reviewed her record and assigned the board scores with full knowledge of the decoration. Consequently, no further consideration by an evaluation board is either appropriate or authorized. The complete DPSOE 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 1 Apr 11, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has not received a response. _________________________________________________________________ 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 error or injustice. The applicant’s complete submission was thoroughly reviewed and her contentions were duly noted; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. With respect to her request for supplemental promotion consideration, since we find no error with her decoration, there exists no basis upon which to direct supplemental promotion consideration. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 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 our understanding of the issue(s) involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-04076 in Executive Session on 23 Aug 11, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Oct 10, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPSOE, letter, dated 26 Jan 11 Exhibit D. SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 1 Apr 11.