RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2017-01745

	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) for the period 6 May 13 – 1 Aug 15 be included in the promotion process for cycle 16E7 to the grade of master sergeant (MSgt) via the supplemental promotion process.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His servicing Force Support Squadron (FSS) failed to update his decoration in Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) prior to the promotion eligibility cutoff date (PECD) for cycle 16E7 which was 30 Nov 15.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the grade of technical sergeant.

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2SPP recommends denying the application.  The applicant was considered and non-selected for promotion to the grade of MSgt during cycle 16E7.  His decoration score was 4.00, his total score was 526.61, and the score required for selection in his AFSC was 528.48.  Had the AFCM (worth 3 points) been used in the promotion process, the applicant would have been rendered a select (pending data verification and the recommendation of his commander).  

It is ultimately the member’s responsibility to verify his data and identify any discrepancies prior to selects being run (in this case, 20 May 16).   Eligibles are given a copy of the information that will be used in the promotion process when they are notified of their testing dates.  It is their responsibility at that time to identify any errors and have them corrected.  This information is also available for their review on the vMPF.  In the applicant’s case, he admits to not identifying the discrepancy until sometime in Feb 17 - well after selects were announced on 26 May 16.

The applicant submitted a request, via administrative channels to AFPC Enlisted Promotions, for supplemental consideration once the decoration was updated.  His request was denied due to policy noncompliance.  Specifically, the applicant provided no proof that corrective or follow-up action was taken prior to the promotion selection date or evaluation board.   Furthermore, although the applicant states that he did not have access to his records while attending Naval Postgraduate School, he still had a servicing FSS who had access to his records.  It is the member’s responsibility to ensure their record is accurate, and if they do not have access to their record, they should contact their servicing FSS for assistance.   The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 11 Jun 18 for comment (Exhibit D), 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 and injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP2SPP and find that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, 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 Docket Number BC-2017-01745 in Executive Session on 18 Jul 18:

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

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 28 Mar 17.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2SPP, dated 12 Dec 17.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 11 Jun 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 pertaining to Docket Number BC-2017-01745.