ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 99-00735
INDEX CODE: 131.09
COUNSEL: ALISON L. RUTTENBERG
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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RESUME OF CASE:
On 21 Mar 00, the Board considered an application pertaining to the
subject applicant, in which he requested that his Enlisted Performance
Report (EPR) rendered for the period 21 Aug 94 through 25 Jul 95 be
declared void and removed from his records, and his records be
corrected to reflect that he was promoted to the grade of master
sergeant effective and with date of rank (DOR) of 1 Aug 95, rather
than 1 Aug 97, with back pay and allowances. The Board determined
that his military records should be corrected to show that the EPR
closing 25 Jul 95, the Letter of Reprimand (LOR) and Nonrecommendation
for Promotion Letter, dated 26 Jul 95, were voided and removed from
his records, and, that he was promoted to the grade of master sergeant
with an effective date and date of rank of 1 Aug 95, rather than 1 Aug
97. The Board further determined that he should be provided
supplemental consideration for promotion to the grade of senior master
sergeant for all appropriate cycles beginning with cycle 98E8. A
complete copy of the Record of Proceedings is attached at Exhibit G
(with Exhibits A through F).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Enlisted Promotion and Military Testing Branch, AFPC/DPPPWB,
reviewed the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records
(AFBCMR) Memorandum, dated 7 Jun 00, directing that the applicant be
provided supplemental consideration for promotion to the grade of
senior master sergeant. According to DPPPWB, because the applicant
was ineligible for consideration for promotion to the grade of senior
master sergeant prior to his retirement date of 1 Aug 99, he never
took the USAF Supervisory Examination (USAFSE), which is an integral
part of the weighted factors and Senior Noncommissioned Officer (NCO)
selection promotion process. Without a USAFSE test score, DPPPWB
indicated it is not possible to provide the applicant supplemental
consideration for any previous promotion cycles. The total USAFSE
score and the score of the other weighted factors, is subtracted from
the cutoff score required for selection in the member’s promotion Air
Force Specialty Code (AFSC) to determine what board score he would
have required to be selected during the initial selection process.
The board score he needed to be selected also determines which
benchmark records would be used as a basis of comparison during the
supplemental selection process. Without a USAFSE test score, it is
not possible to apply the mechanics of this process and provide the
applicant the supplemental consideration for promotion to the grade of
senior master sergeant as directed by the AFBCMR memorandum.
A complete copy of the DPPPWB letter is at Exhibit H.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION
A copy of the DPPPWB letter was provided to the applicant for review
and comments. As of this date, no response has been received by this
office (Exhibit I).
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. In earlier findings, we determined that the applicant’s records
should be corrected to show that an EPR closing 25 Jul 95, and an LOR
and Nonrecommendation for Promotion Letter, dated 26 Jul 95, were
voided and removed from his records, and, that he was promoted to the
grade of master sergeant with an effective date and date of rank of 1
Aug 95. The Board further determined that he should be provided
supplemental consideration for promotion to the grade of senior master
sergeant for all appropriate cycles beginning with cycle 98E8.
Regarding the supplemental promotion consideration, the Enlisted
Promotion and Military Testing Branch (AFPC/DPPPWB) has advised that
because the applicant was ineligible for consideration for promotion
to the grade of senior master sergeant prior to his retirement date,
he never took the USAF Supervisory Examination, which is an integral
part of the weighted factors and senior noncommissioned officer (SNCO)
selection promotion process. Without a test score, DPPPWB indicated
that it is not possible to provide the applicant with supplemental
consideration for promotion to the grade of senior master sergeant.
The applicant has been so advised but as of this date, no response has
been received from him indicating his desires concerning this matter.
Therefore, this case is again presented to this Board for a
determination whether the applicant should be directly promoted to the
grade of senior master sergeant. We note that promotion to the grade
of senior master sergeant is a two-phase process. It not only
involves a consideration of the weighted factors, but also a central
evaluation board. After a thorough review of the facts and
circumstances of this case, no evidence has been presented which would
lead us to believe that had the applicant been allowed to test and
been eligible for consideration for promotion to the grade of senior
master sergeant, he would have been a selectee. In view of the
foregoing, and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, the
applicant’s direct promotion to the grade of senior master sergeant is
not favorably considered.
2. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been
shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will
materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.
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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 22 Feb 01, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Panel Chair
Ms. Peggy E. Gordon, Member
Mr. Philip Sheuerman, Member
The following additional documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit G. Record of Proceedings, dated 7 Jun 00, w/atchs.
Exhibit H. Letter, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 10 Aug 00.
Exhibit I. Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 5 Sep 00.
RICHARD A. PETERSON
Panel Chair
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