RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-04888

	  	 	COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His date of rank (DOR) to senior airman (E-4) be changed to when 
he was originally eligible for promotion to E-4.  


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was not promoted to E-4 when he was eligible and, as a 
result, his promotion to staff sergeant (E-5) will be delayed.  
He was erroneously advised by his servicing Force Support 
Squadron (FSS) that the requirement for promotion to E-4 is 24 
months time in service (TIS) and 24 months time in grade (TIG), 
when in fact the requirement for promotion to E-4 is 24 months 
TIS and 12 months TIG.  

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.  


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s military personnel records indicate he enlisted 
in the Air National Guard (ANG) in the grade of airman first 
class (E-3), effective 24 Feb 09.  

In accordance with Air National Guard Instruction (ANGI) 36-
2502, Promotion of Airmen, the applicant was eligible for 
promotion to the grade of senior airman (E-4) on 24 Feb 11, when 
he obtained 24 months TIS, 12 months TIG, and a 3-skill level in 
a Primary Air Force Specialty Code (PAFSC).  

On 1 Sep 12, the applicant was promoted to the grade of senior 
airman (E-4).  

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit C.    



AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

NGB/A1P recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an 
error or an injustice.  While the applicant was eligible for 
promotion on 24 Feb 11, there is no indication that his 
commander recommended him for promotion.  The mere fact that a 
member meets all the eligibility criteria for promotion does not 
automatically guarantee promotion to the next higher grade; the 
immediate commander must first recommend the airman for 
promotion.  The burden of proof for the erroneous or unjust 
action is on the applicant and he has not provided such 
documentation and there is no indication that his commander 
recommended him for promotion.  Furthermore, the applicant 
subsequently retrained into another AFSC, thereby rendering him 
ineligible for promotion until 2 Jul 12.  

A complete copy of the NGB/A1PP evaluation is at Exhibit C.  


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 3 Feb 14 for review and comment within 30 days.  As 
of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit D).  


THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by 
existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an 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 Force 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.  
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 the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2013-04888 in Executive Session on 21 Aug 14, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 9 Oct 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, NGB/A1PP, dated 3 Feb 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 May 14.