RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02796
INDEX NUMBER: 131.00
XXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None
XXX-XX-XXXX HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be given supplemental promotion consideration to master sergeant
(E-7).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was awarded the Airman’s Medal on 12 May 03 retroactive to 23
Mar 94. The award was not in his records when he was initially
considered for promotion.
In support of his appeal, applicant provides a copy of the special
order awarding him the medal.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit
A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty for a period of 20 years. He was
retired in the grade of technical sergeant (E-6) effective 1 Oct
94.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPWB recommends denial of the applicant’s request. The last
time the applicant was considered for promotion prior to retirement
was cycle 95A7. The promotion eligibility cutoff date (PECD) for
that cycle was 31 Dec 93. Air Force promotion policy dictates that
the closeout date of the decoration must be on or before the PECD
before it is credited for a specific promotion cycle. The
applicant’s Airman’s Medal does not meet the criteria for promotion
credit during cycle 95A7 or any previous cycles, as the closeout date
is after the PECD.
The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on
31 Oct 03 for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a response
has not been received.
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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 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 their 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 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 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 Docket Number BC-2003-
02796 in Executive Session on 3 December 2003, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Charlene Bradley, Panel Chair
Ms. Michelle Grace, Member
Mr. Christopher Carey, Member
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Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Aug 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 2 Oct 03.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Oct 03.
Ms. Charlene Bradley
Panel Chair
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