RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-02529 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) rendered for the period 1 Nov 09 through 8 Aug 10, be voided and removed from his permanent record. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His EPR rendered for the period of 1 Nov 09 through 8 Aug 10, was not filled out properly due to retaliation for a permanent change of assignment (PCA) from the 15th Medical Group (MDG) to the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC). The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: During the matter in question, the applicant was serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of Master Sergeant (E-7). On 27 Aug 15, the applicant’s request for a one month extension on his current enlistment date of separation (DOS) of 20 Oct 16, was granted by the approval authority, extending his DOS to 20 Nov 16. On 1 Mar 16, SAF/IG informed AFBCMR that after an extensive search, they did not discover any IG records pertaining to a retaliation case involving the applicant (Exhibit D). The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant did not file an appeal through the Evaluation Report Appeals Board (ERAB) under the provisions of AFI 36-2406, Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Systems. In accordance with AFI 36-2406, Paragraph A2.4, Time Limit Waivers, the applicant can request a waiver of the 3-year time limit by citing unusual circumstances that prevented filing the appeal in a timely manner. Notwithstanding the above, the applicant has provided insufficient documentation to prove the assertions that the contested evaluation was rendered unfairly or unjustly. Air Force policy is that an evaluation is accurate as written when it becomes a matter of record. Additionally, it is considered to represent the rating chain's best judgment at the time it is rendered. To effectively challenge an evaluation, it is necessary to hear from all the members of the rating chain, not only for support, but also for clarification/explanation. The applicant has provided insufficient information from the rating officials on the contested report. It appears the report was accomplished in direct accordance with all applicable Air Force policies and procedures. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID 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 7 Mar 16 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 not 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. In this respect, we note this Board is the highest administrative level of appeal within the Air Force. As such, an applicant must first exhaust all available avenues of administrative relief provided by existing law or regulations prior to seeking relief before this Board, as required by the governing Air Force Instruction. The Air Force office of primary responsibility has reviewed this application and indicated there is an available avenue of administrative relief the applicant has not first pursued. In view of this, we find this application is not ripe for adjudication at this level as there exists a subordinate level of appeal that has not first been depleted. Therefore, in view of the above, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that all available avenues of administrative relief have not been exhausted; and the application will only be reconsidered upon submission of documentary evidence indicating that said avenues of administrative relief have been exhausted. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-02529 in Executive Session on 21 Apr 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-02529 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 11 Jun 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 27 Feb 16. Exhibit D.  Email, SAF/IG, dated 1 Mar 16. Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Mar 16.