RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03124 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. His Training Status Code (TSC) be corrected to reflect “K” (student in training) versus “B” (qualified member) at the time of his arrival to Cannon AFB, NM. 2. He be reconsidered for promotion to the grade of Staff Sergeant (SSgt) with a Skills Knowledge Test (SKT) exemption for the 13E5 promotion cycle. 3. His corrected record receives supplemental promotion consideration for the 13E5 promotion cycle. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He should have been given TSC “K” upon arrival to his first duty station. He was not given his Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) study material in a timely manner to prepare for his promotion test. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: According to the applicant’s military personnel records, on 23 Mar 10, he enlisted in the Regular Air Force and is currently serving in the grade of SSgt. According to an AF IMT 2096, Classification/On-The-Job Training Action, dated 11 Dec 13, the applicant met all requirements for upgrade to the 5-skill level in 1A8X1 (Direct Support Operator) career field. According to the applicant’s military personnel records, on 1 Mar 15, he was promoted to the grade of SSgt. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOE recommends denial, indicating the applicant has not provided any evidence or supporting documentation that he elevated his concerns about his 13E5 promotion consideration or his access to study reference material until 6 Jul 14, well after the promotion selects were announced on 1 Aug 13. On 16 Oct 12, the applicant arrived at his duty station and was assigned as a Direct Support Operator (1A8X1). The Promotion Eligibility Cut-Off Date (PECD) for promotion cycle 13E5 was 31 Mar 13. On 14 May 13, the applicant tested on both the Promotion Fitness Examination (PFE) and SKT for promotion to the grade of SSgt for cycle 13E5 in Control Air Force Specialty Code (CAFSC) 1A8X1. His combined PFE and SKT score was 279.83 and the required score for selection in his AFSC was 283.50. The applicant claims he was not issued all study reference materials; however, his career field is a classified AFSC and therefore, members must study for their SKT in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). Additionally, the applicant also signed an AF Form 1566, WAPS Test Verification, acknowledging receipt of/access to study reference materials. It is ultimately the applicant’s responsibility to know his eligibility status, the study references required, how he will be considered (PFE and SKT or PFE only), and when he will test. These factors are a critical part of the promotion process. All eligible are instructed to verify their CAFSC and the testing requirements for that CAFSC in the Enlisted Promotions References and Requirements Catalog (EPRRC). Lastly, the applicant was considered and selected for promotion in CAFSC 1A8X1 for cycle 14E5 after testing both PFE and SKT. 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 2 Feb 15 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). ________________________________________________________________ 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 opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or 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-2014-03124 in Executive Session on 8 Apr 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Jul 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Available Master Personnel Records Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOE, dated 14 Oct 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Feb 15.