RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2021-03384

XXXXXXXXXX (APPLICANT)	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING REQUESTED: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

He receive special selection board (SSB) consideration for promotion to lieutenant colonel (O-5) for the CY21 USAFR Line and Nonline Lieutenant Colonel (O-5) Position Vacancy (PV) Promotion Selection Board (PSB).

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

He was eligible for the CY21 USAFR Line and Nonline O-5 PV PSB, but did not appear on the master eligibility listing (MEL).  He was unaware that he was moved to a lieutenant colonel (O-5) position and thus eligible for the PV board.  The local Force Support Squadron (FSS) was unable to view Reserve eligibility, therefore unable to see if he met the eligibility requirement for the board.  

In support of his request, the applicant submitted a memorandum from his Senior Rater (SR).  The SR identifies a lack of communication between the directorate and the FSS as the root cause.  In addition, the FSS submitted a memorandum for record.  The FSS confirmed a PRF was not submitted prior to 23 Apr 21 because the SR did not receive a MEL identifying the applicant was eligible for the PV board.  The FSS expressed support for the applicant to meet the supplemental board because the error was at no fault of the applicant.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The applicant is an Air Reserve major (O-4).

According to ARPC 20-31, CY21 Air Force Line and Nonline Lieutenant Colonel Promotion Selection Boards Convening Notice, Milestones and Notable Dates, dated 10 Dec 21: 

Day	Date		
-45	23 Apr 21	All PRFs due: No PV PRFs will be accepted after this date.	
0	7 Jun 21	Board convenes at HQ ARPC	

On 23 Apr 21, according to AF Form 709, Promotion Recommendation, provided by the applicant, the applicant’s senior rater signed and recommended the applicant for a PV promotion for the U0521A CY 21 Lieutenant Colonel (O-5) promotion Board.  

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION

ARPC/PB, recommends granting the applicant’s request for a Special Board in lieu of the CY21 USAFR Line and Nonline Lieutenant Colonel (O-5) Position Vacancy Board.  On 10 Dec 20,  ARPCM 20-31, Change 2,  CY21 USAFR Line and Nonline Lt Col PV Promotion Convening Notice was released to Military Personnel Sections and posted on the MyPers website.  The ARPCM clearly stipulates the deadline for submission of PRFs nominating officers for PV consideration as 23 Apr 21.  ARPC/PB did not receive a PRF nominating the applicant by 23 Apr 21.  The applicant’s Senior Rater submitted a letter stating the PRF was not submitted to ARPC/PB by 23 Apr 21 due to a breakdown in communication between the applicant’s directorate and the local FSS.    

The complete advisory opinion is at Exhibit B.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION

The Board sent a copy of the advisory opinion to the applicant on 8 Nov 21 for comment (Exhibit C), 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 the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of ARPC/PB and finds a preponderance of the evidence substantiates the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends correcting the applicant’s records as indicated below.

RECOMMENDATION

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that he be provided supplemental promotion consideration for the Calendar Year (CY) 21 Air Force Reserve (AFR) Line and Nonline Lieutenant Colonel Position Vacancy (PV) Promotion Selection 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-2021-03384 in Executive Session on 8 Feb 22:

, Panel Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 20 Oct 21.
Exhibit B:	Advisory opinion, ARPC/PB, w/atchs, dated 8 Nov 21.
Exhibit C:	Notification of advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 8 Nov 21.

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.