RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF				DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2018-00325

XXXXXXXXXXXXX				COUNSEL: NONE

							HEARING: NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her two time non-selections for promotion to major, while she was in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), be removed.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

During her time in the IRR she did not anticipate, nor was she given notice, that she would be put up for promotion to major.  She received a letter informing her she had twice been deferred for promotion to major and would be discharged.  She was then informed that in order to re-enter the Reserves she must request the two deferrals be removed from her record so she can meet the board as a Reservist.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is an Air Force Reserve 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.  

Title 10, U.S.C. Section 14301, states that individuals on the Reserve Active Status List (RASL) must be considered for promotion when eligible.  Since the applicant was assigned to the IRR, and on the RASL when the boards convened, she was required to meet both promotion boards.  Air Force guidance requires officers to monitor their own eligibility for promotion and ensure their officer selection record is correct.  Additionally, members can write a letter to the board calling attention to any matter concerning themselves, which the officer considers important to their case.

Based on the applicant’s date of rank she was eligible for promotion consideration by the CY16 and CY17 AFR Non Participating Reserve Line and Nonline Major Promotion Selection Boards.  Her record contained all appropriate documentation, and she was non-selected for promotion.  The applicant has not provided documentation which shows the promotion boards were not conducted in accordance with appropriate guidelines.  

Furthermore, there is nothing in law which prohibits reappointment of an officer who was discharged after promotion deferrals.  The USAFR can reappoint the officer, provided AFRC/A1 approves the waiver for appointment.  Recommend the applicant contact service recruiter for information. 

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 18 Jun 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response. 

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.  Furthermore, the USAFR can reappoint the officer, provided AFRC/A1 approves the waiver for appointment.  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-2018-00325 in Executive Session on 14 Aug 18:

	, Panel Chair
	, Panel Member
	, Panel Member

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

Exhibit A:  Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 19 Jan 18.
Exhibit B:  Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:  Advisory opinion, ARPC/PB, w/atchs, dated 28 Mar 18.
Exhibit D:  Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 18 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 regarding AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2018-00325.