RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2020-00412

XXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE
	
	HEARING REQUESTED: YES

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

1.  Update his promotion eligibility date from August 2019 to April 2019.

2.  Retroactively apply promotion from staff sergeant (E-5) to technical sergeant (E-6) to 1 April 2019 instead of 1 September 2019.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

In accordance with (IAW) the Extended Promotion Program (EPP aka STEP 1) policy, he was eligible for promotion counseling April 2019, having reached 16 years of service on 23 March 2019.  However, no eligibility requirement was annotated as not met in his records, nor was he notified in writing of not being selected for promotion per AFI 36-2502, Enlisted Airman Promotion/Demotion Programs, per paragraph 8.7.1.2.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The applicant is currently serving as a technical sergeant (E-6) in the Air Force Reserve.

On 26 April 2017, the applicant was honorably discharged from the Regular Air Force, having served fourteen years, one month, and two days of active service.  

On 2 February 2019, the applicant enlisted in the Air Force Reserve.

According to the Single Unit Retrieval Format (SURF) provided by AFRC/A1K, the applicant was promoted to technical sergeant (E-6) effective 1 September 2019.

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION

AFRC/A1K, recommends denying the applicant’s request to retroactively apply the applicant’s promotion from E-5 to E-6 to 1 April 2019 versus 1 September 2019.  IAW AFI 36-2502, the unit commander identifies airmen eligible for promotion by using a monthly promotion eligibility product/tool.  Airmen not recommended for promotion will have their names lined through, with the reason for non-recommendation annotated on the roster that is forwarded along with the AF Form 224, Recommendation and Authorization for Promotion of Airman as Reserve of the Air Force, to the Military Personnel Section.  Based on the documentation provided by the applicant and analysis of the facts, there is no evidence of an error or injustice.  The applicant’s commander (promotion approval authority) did not select him for the STEP 1 promotion.   

The complete advisory opinion is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION

The Board sent a copy of the advisory opinion to the applicant on 24 November 2020 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

1.  The application was timely filed.

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

3.  After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board concludes the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFRC/A1K and finds a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Based on the presumption of regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs, and the lack of evidence submitted by the applicant in support of the requested relief, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

4.  The applicant has not shown a personal appearance, with or without counsel, would materially add to the Board’s understanding of the issues involved.

RECOMMENDATION

The Board recommends informing the applicant the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the Board will reconsider the application only upon receipt of relevant evidence not already presented.

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-2020-00412 in Executive Session on 14 December 2020:

, Panel Chair 
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted against correcting the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 30 December 2019.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFRC/A1K, dated 19 November 2020.
Exhibit D:	Notification of advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 24 November 2020.

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