RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02874 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) scores for cycle 02E7 be released. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Due to Stop Loss and the cancellation of his retirement, he was authorized to test for master sergeant (MSgt, E-7) during cycle 02E7. However, when results were publicly released, he did not receive a score notice denying him a potential for promotion to MSgt. He served honorably for 23 years and was accountable to Air Force regulations, Aircraft Technical Orders and the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and cannot understand why he was denied a promotion opportunity. In support of his request, the applicant submits an additional DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Record. His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant retired from the Regular Air Force in the grade of technical sergeant (E-6) on 30 Sep 2002. He served 23 years, 1 month, and 11 days of active service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AETC/DPSOE states they are unable to provide test results/score notice for cycle 02E7 as the applicant was never considered for promotion because he did not take the required Specialty Knowledge Test (SKT). A review of his promotion history file reflects a test score for the Promotion Fitness Examination (PFE), but there was no score for the SKT. Testing requirements for his Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) indicated that he should have taken the PFE and the SKT. Consequently prior to the selection process for cycle 02E7, the applicant's promotion file was deactivated. Ten years have elapsed since he tested in cycle 02E7; therefore, DPSOE has no way of knowing why the applicant did not take the SKT. Results for cycle 02E7 were released on 27 Jun 2002 and the applicant retired 30 Sep 2002. The complete DPSOE evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Due to Stop Loss he was authorized by his commander, first sergeant and the Air Force Military Personnel Center (AFMPC) to test for MSgt in Cycle 02E7. He took the SKT and PFE on the same day; however, when test results were released, AFMPC refused to release his test results. The Base Promotions and Testing section also attempted to obtain his test scores to no avail. Consequently, he went to the inspector general and they provided no assistance. AFPC’s assertion that he never took the SKT is not true. His test scores were either never put in, or purged from his records. He served honorably for 23 years. He reiterates that he was held accountable to the Air Force during his career and would like to know why he was denied his promotion test scores. His complete response is at Exhibit E. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was not timely filed; however it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of 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 recommendations of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. We carefully considered the applicant’s response to the Air Force evaluation; however, there is no evidence to corroborate his recollection that he took the SKT. Simply put, after all this time, even if we assume that the applicant correctly recalls taking the SKT, that score is no longer in the records, if it ever was. Consequently, there is no WAPS score to be released. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. ________________________________________________________________ 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 this application in Executive Session on 10 Jul 2012, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC- 2011-02874: Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 7 Jul 2011 and 4 Oct 2012. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOE, dated 27 Apr 2012. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 May 2012. Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 25 May 2012. Panel Chair