RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03994 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Date of Rank (DOR) be changed from 1 Oct 07 to 11 Jul 06. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was promoted to first lieutenant (0-2) on 11 Jul 04 and his next promotion to captain (0-3) was projected for 11 Jul 06. He does not believe there is any reason for his DOR to be 7 Oct 07 [sic]. He believes the Board should find it in the interest of justice to consider his request because it would be an injustice for him to have to earn the rank and time in grade back just because there was a typo. The applicant does not provide any supporting documentation. His complete submission is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve (AFR) in the grade of captain. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force, which is at Exhibit B. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: ARPC/DPB recommends denial. The applicant was transferred from the Active Duty List (ADL) to the RASL on 29 Apr 06. He was not a member of the AFR on 1 May 05 when the FY06 Captain Promotion Board was convened. Therefore, since he was not a part of the Reserves, he is not eligible for promotion consideration with a USAFR DOR of 11 Jul 06. However, because he missed the 1 May 06, FY07 Reserve of the Air Force Captain Promotion Board, DPB will grant a special selection board (SSB) opportunity for that missed opportunity. If the applicant is selected, his DOR will be 1 Oct 06. The complete ARPC/DPB evaluation is at Exhibit B. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 9 Dec 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Reserve Personnel Center office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. However, we note and agree with ARPC/DPB decision to provide the applicant SSB consideration. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-03994 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Oct 11. Exhibit B. Letter, ARPC/DPB, dated 21 Nov 11. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Dec 11. Panel Chair