RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF				DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-04960

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX			COUNSEL: NONE

							HEARING: NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His promotion deferrals to major, due to his gap in service, be removed.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was not aware his promotion “clock” continued while he was in the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) and he would be meeting his first promotion board only 1-year after being assigned to a participating unit.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former Air Force Reserve (AFR) captain.  

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/PB recommends denying the application.  

On 22 Jul 10, the applicant was discharged from active duty.  On 23 Jul 10, the applicant was appointed in the AFR.  There was no break in service during the transition.

Based on the applicant’s date of rank of 31 May 10, he was eligible for promotion consideration by the CY16 AFR PR Line and Nonline Major Promotion Selection Board (V0416A) which convened on 1 Feb 16.  The applicant’s record contained all appropriate documentation, and he was not selected for promotion.

On 30 Jan 17, the CY17 AFR PR Line and Nonline Major Promotion Selection Board convened at HQ ARPC.  The applicant’s record contained all appropriate documentation, and he was not selected for promotion.

The applicant mentions the Career Intermission Program which gives Active Duty members the option to take up to a three year break from Active Duty to meet personal or provisional needs outside the service.  During the applicant’s IRR time, 23 Jul 10 thru 31 Oct 14, this program did not exist.

The applicant was discharged from the AFR on 1 Nov 17 based on his two time non-selection for promotion to major.  The applicant has provided no documentation to show the promotion boards were not conducted in accordance with guidance.  Additionally, there is nothing in law which prohibits reappointment of an officer who was discharged after promotion deferrals.  Provided AFRC or NGB approves a waiver for appointment, the USAFR or ANG can reappoint the officer.

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 12 Mar 18 for comment (Exhibit D), and the applicant replied on 6 Apr 18.  The applicant contended he submitted a letter for the CY17 promotion board which was available in his records.  He understands he is not restricted from recommissioning back into the AFR or ANG and has been working that process simultaneously with his BCMR request.  However, without the removal of the two promotion deferrals he would remain non-promotable, limiting his retainability.  Furthermore, both of his potential reentry career fields are undermanned.  The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

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 injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of ARPC/PB 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.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:  

The applicant be informed that 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-2017-04960 in Executive Session on 28 Aug 18:

	, Panel Chair
	, Panel Member
	, Panel Member

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following regarding AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-04960:

Exhibit A:  Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 9 Nov 17.
Exhibit B:  Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:  Advisory opinion, ARPC/PB, w/atch, dated 2 Feb 18.
Exhibit D:  Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 12 Mar 18.
Exhibit E:  Applicant’s response, dated 6 Apr 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.