RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03527 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her records be corrected to reflect she was exempt from taking the Specialty Knowledge Test (SKT) for promotion cycle 07E10 (2010) and 07E11 (2011) to Master Sergeant (MSgt). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: In Jan 08, when she returned to her primary Air Force Specialty Code (PAFSC) after serving in a Special Duty Assignment (SDA), her Training Status Code (TSC) should have been updated to “C” (Upgrade training for the initial award of a 7-skill level AFSC) because she was no longer fully qualified in her PAFSC. She had not yet completed the 24-month transition period back to her PAFSC before her Promotion Eligibility Cutoff Date (PECD) of 31 Dec 09. In support of her appeal, the applicant provides copies of a screen shot of her Training Status Code from the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS), an excerpt from AFI 36-2502 Airman Promotion/Demotion Programs, her Weighted Airman Promotion System Score Notice, and an AF IMT 330, Records Transmittal/Request. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: In Mar 04, the applicant was awarded her 7-level in the 3S0X1 (Personnel) AFSC; in Apr 04, she began an SDA as an 8T000 (Airmen Leadership School Instructor); and, in Jan 08, she returned to the 3S0X1 AFSC as a 7-level after serving outside her PAFSC for three years and nine months. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the Air Force Offices of Primary Responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibits C and D. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. The applicant was awarded her 7-level in Mar 04 before departing for her SDA. Upon return from the SDA in Jan 08, she was correctly returned to her primary AFSC as a 7-level. In accordance with AFI 36-2201, Air Force Training Program, in order to be put in TSC “C” a member must be a staff sergeant (E-5) or above and possess a 5-level. In addition, the applicant was not outside of her primary career field for the required 6 years to qualify for a downgrade of her AFSC IAW AFI 36-2101, Classifying Military Personnel (Officer and Enlisted). Therefore, the member was correctly put in TSC “R” (fully qualified). The applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to warrant correction of her TSC. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOE recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. The applicant correctly tested on both the Promotion Fitness Examination (PFE) and SKT for cycle 10E7 in AFSC 3S0X1 and was rendered a non-select. Her Promotion Fitness Examination (PFE) score was 58.00, SKT score was 52.00, total score was 307.50, and the score required for selection in her AFSC was 329.50. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOE evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 25 Jan 12 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit E). ________________________________________________________________ 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 opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. 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 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 newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-03527 in Executive Session on 3 April 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Sep 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 5 Dec 11, w/atch. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOE, dated 5 Jan 12. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jan 12.