RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 01-02546
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be considered for supplemental promotion consideration to the grade
of master sergeant for cycle 01E7, with inclusion of the Air Force
Achievement Medal with 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster (AFAM 2OLC) in his
records.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He believes the contested decoration should be considered in the
promotion process for cycle 01E7 based on the circumstances which
caused the delay in the processing of the award.
In support of the appeal, applicant submits statements from the
Military Personnel Flight (MPF) Commander, and from his commander.
Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the
grade of technical sergeant.
The applicant’s total promotion score for the 01E7 cycle was 334.25
and the score required for selection in his Air Force Specialty Code
(AFSC) was 335.05.
Applicant was awarded the AFAM on 29 May 2001.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR reviewed the application and states that since the
decoration was processed and awarded in a timely manner, they see no
reason to make any changes to this decoration.
A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPPPWB states that this decoration does not meet the criteria for
promotion credit during the 01E7 cycle because there is no tangible
evidence the decoration was placed into official channels prior to the
date selections for the 01E7 cycle were made. The documentation
included in the applicant’s case file reflects a Recommendation for
Decoration Printout (RDP) date of 24 March 2000 and is documented on
Special Order G-61, 39th MSS, dated 2 July 2001. The recommendation
package for the subject AFAM was signed by the initiating official and
indorsed by a higher official in the chain of command on 21 June 2001;
however, there is no indication the package was placed into official
channels prior to the date selections for the 01E7 cycle were made on
29 May 2001. To approve the applicant’s request would not be fair or
equitable to many others in the same situation who also miss promotion
selection by a narrow margin and are not permitted to have an “after
the fact” decoration count in the promotion process. The applicant’s
request to have a decoration included in the promotion process for
this cycle as an exception to policy was disapproved by the Promotion
Management Section at the Air Force Personnel Center. They concur
with this decision. Therefore, they recommend denial of his request.
A complete copy of their evaluation is attached at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant states that the close-out date for this medal is before the
Promotion Eligibility Cutoff Date (PECD) and the prepared date of the
DÉCOR-6 Recommendation for Decoration printout (24 March 2000) is
before the date of selection for promotion. He states this clearly
shows there was an intent to award this decoration. It was completed
after the selection process therefore requiring a request for
supplemental promotion consideration, which was denied. The MPF
Commander indicated in his letter dated 23 July 2001 that he decided
to resubmit the AFAM after the end of tour decoration was downgraded
from a Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) to an Air Force Commendation
Medal (AFCM) in April 2001. Therefore, he requests that the
decoration be considered since April 2001 is prior to the selection
date of 29 May 2001, and the announced date 7 June 2001.
A complete copy of Applicant’s response, with attachments, is attached
at Exhibit F.
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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 probable 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
and adopt their rationale as the basis for the 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
compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this
application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of probable 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.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 14 November 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. David W. Mulgrew, Panel Chair
Mr. Jay H. Jordan, Member
Mr. William Edwards, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 31 Aug 01, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 24 Sep 01.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 25 Sep 01.
Exhibit E. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 5 Oct 01.
Exhibit F. Applicant’s Letter, dated 22 Oct 01, w/atchs.
DAVID W. MULGREW
Panel Chair
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