RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04336

					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His rank on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge 
from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect Airman First Class (A1C, 
E-3), instead of Airman (Amn, E-2).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was promoted to the grade of A1C in Aug 14, prior to his 
discharge but his DD Form 214 displays his rank as Amn.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to the applicant’s DD Form 4/1, Enlistment/Reenlistment 
Document Armed Forces of the United States, on 25 Sep 12, he 
enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the grade of Airman Basic 
(AB, E-1) for a period of four years.

On 3 Oct 13, the applicant received an Article 15 for driving 
while under the influence of alcohol, in violation of Article 111 
of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).  As a result, his 
punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of Amn, 30 days 
extra duty and a reprimand.

On 24 May 14, the applicant received a referral Enlisted 
Performance Report (EPR), for the period 25 Sep 12 through 24 May 
14, as a result of his previous Article 15 action.

On 29 Sep 14, the applicant received an honorable discharge, in 
the grade of Amn and was credited with two years and five days of 
total active service.   


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOE recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an 
error or an injustice.  The applicant was not eligible for 
promotion prior to his separation based on the referral EPR and 
provides no supporting documentation in support of his 
contention/request.

Based on the applicant's 3 Oct 13, Date of Rank (DOR) to the grade 
of Amn, on 3 Aug 14, he would have met Time­In-Grade (TIG) 
requirements for promotion to the grade of AlC (10 months TIG).  
However, his referral EPR with a close out date of 24 May 14, 
rendered him ineligible for promotion.  In accordance with AFI 36-
2502, Airman Promotion/Demotion Programs, Table 1.1, Rule 22, 
airmen in grades airman basic through A1C meeting TIG/Time in 
Service (TIS)_ promotion requirements can be promoted no earlier 
than the close out date of an EPR with a rating of "3" or higher 
that is not a referral, if otherwise eligible and approved by the 
commander.

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 12 Jan 15 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  
As of this date, no response has been received by this office.


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 its 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 requested relief.


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-2014-04336 in Executive Session on 10 Jun 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	                   , Panel Chair
	                  , Member
	                        , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 20 Oct 14.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOE, dated 19 Nov 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 Jan 15.