RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-03516 

  						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  Yes

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her AF Form 709, Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF), be placed in her records and she meet a Special Board (SB) for Position Vacancy (PV) promotion consideration to the grade of Major.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

During the Calendar Year 2017 (CY17) Majors’ Promotion Board, an administrative error occurred when her unit did not submit her PRF to be considered for promotion.  She submits a signed PRF and memorandum from her Wing Commander that explains the error.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve (AFR) in the grade of Captain (0-3).

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:

ARPC/PB recommends approving the applicant's request to meet an SB.  The applicant contends her senior rater at the time intended to nominate her for Position Vacancy (PV) promotion.  The applicant states due to an administrative oversight, her Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF) was not submitted for the Calendar Year 2017 (CY17) Air Force Reserve (AFR) Line and Non-line Major PV Promotion Selection Board.  The applicant was eligible to meet the CYl7 AFR Line and Non-Line Major PV Promotion Selection Board and has provided a signed PRF by her senior rater as well as a memorandum stating why her PRF was not submitted. 

A complete copy of the ARPC/PB 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 9 Jan 18 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.  Sufficient 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, agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force OPR, and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected as indicated below.	

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 our understanding of the issue involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that her record, to include the attached Promotion Recommendation Form, be considered by a Special Board for promotion to the grade of Major as if by the Calendar Year 2017 Air Force Reserve Line and Non-line Major Promotion Vacancy Board.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-03516 in Executive Session on 15 Feb 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-03516 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 17 Jul 17, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/PB, dated 14 Dec 17.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 9 Jan 18.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board’s proceedings.