RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-00533

		COUNSEL:  NONE

	HEARING:  YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Officer Performance Report (OPR) for the period ending 30 Apr 13 be removed from his record.

He be awarded a decoration commensurate with his rank for his period of command.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The OPR is not consistent with his performance, the unit’s performance, written feedback, or the assessments of other commanders.

His performance during the contested period was superior and warranted a decoration.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a lieutenant colonel in Regular Air Force.  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and advisories at Exhibits C and D.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2SP recommends denying the decoration request.  No member is automatically entitled to a decoration upon permanent change of station.  Supervisers and commanders decide if a decoration is appropriate.  The applicant did not specify which decoration he is requesting nor did he provide supporting documentation from the original award approval authority.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DP3SP recommends denying the OPR request.  There is no compelling evidence substantiating an error or injustice.  The report was accomplished in accordance with Air Force policies and procedures.  The applicant was previously denied relief by the Evaluation Report Appeals Board.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent copies of the Air Force evaluations to the applicant on 22 Feb 18 for comment (Exhibit E), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error or inustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendations of the AFPC offices of primary responsibility and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to the Board’s understanding of the issues involved.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The APPLICANT be informed that the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION: The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-00533 in Executive Session on 1 May 18:

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A: Applicant’s application, DD Form 149, dated 4 Oct 16, w/atchs.
Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C: Advisory, AFPC/DP2SP, dated 28 Nov 17.
Exhibit D: Advisory, AFPC/D32SP, dated 13 Feb 18.
Exhibit E: Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 22 Feb 18.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.