RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 2003-02185
INDEX CODE: 131.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be considered for a position vacancy (PV) promotion by a Special Review
Board (SRB) for the Fiscal Year 2004A (FY04A) Reserve of the Air Force
(ResAF) Major PV Board.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
HQ ARPC received the promotion recommendation package on the due date of 20
December 2002, 45 days prior to the board convening date of 3 February
2003. Unfortunately, ARPC/DPBA did not receive the package from the
distribution center until 24 February 2003; therefore, he was not
considered for promotion.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provided a letter from his
commander dated 19 June 2003, AF Form 709 - Promotion Recommendation Form,
and other documentation.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve in the grade of
captain.
The applicant was nominated for consideration by the FY04 Line and Health
Professions Major Position Vacancy (PV) Selection Board, which convened on
3 February 2003.
The applicant met the time-in-grade requirements specified (four-years in
grade by 30 September 2003) for the FY04 Major PV Board; however, he had
not completed the appropriate professional military education (PME). He
was not considered for a PV promotion by the FY04 board.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
ARPC/DPB strongly recommended denial. They indicated that by the applicant
not completing PME, he is ineligible for position vacancy consideration.
If he completes PME and meets the other eligibility requirements, his
senior rater could nominate him at a later board.
The evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 18 July 2003, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant for review and response within 30 days. As of this date, no
response has been received by this office.
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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 an error or injustice. Applicant’s contentions are duly
noted; however, after thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record, we agree
with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force and adopt their
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been
the victim of an error or injustice. It appears that in order for the
applicant to be eligible for consideration for promotion by the FY04 Major
PV Board, he was required to have completed his professional military
education (PME). According to HQ ARPC/SG requirements, the applicant, as a
Health Professional officer must complete the appropriate level of PME, in
this case, Squadron Officer School, before he can be considered for a PV
promotion. The letter from the senior rater is duly noted; however, while
the applicant met the specific time-in-grade requirement for promotion, he
apparently rendered himself ineligible for PV consideration because of not
completing all the eligibility requirements. The applicant has not
presented evidence that he was unaware of the promotion eligibility
criteria. As noted by HQ ARPC, once the applicant completes his PME
requirement and meets all other eligibility requirements, he may be
nominated by his senior rater for a PV promotion. In view of the above
finding, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief
sought.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of an 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-
02185 in Executive Session on 4 September 2003 under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Ms. Patricia D. Vestal, Panel Chair
Ms. Nancy Wells Drury, Member
Mr. Robert H. Altman, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 June 2003, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Available Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, ARPC/DPB, dated 14 July 2003.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 July 2003.
PATRICIA D. VESTAL
Panel Chair
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