RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00830
INDEX CODE: 131.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His promotion selection to the grade of staff sergeant be reinstated.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was selected for promotion to staff sergeant with a line number of
16,844. His promotion would have been effective 1 Jul 01. He was not sent
to Airman Leadership School (ALS) while assigned to Eielson AFB, AK because
he was projected for reassignment to Bolling AFB, DC. While at Bolling AFB
he was never sent to ALS. He continually requested a class with no
success. His performance reports were all rated at "5."
In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement,
documentation pertaining to his reassignment, documentation pertaining to
his promotion selection, and his DD Form 214. His complete submission,
with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 19 Jun 96. He was
progressively promoted to the grade of senior airman, effective and with a
date of rank of 19 Jun 99. He was selected for promotion to the grade of
staff sergeant during promotion cycle 00E5. He was assigned promotion
sequence number 16,844. His promotion was placed in withhold status
pending completion of ALS. Promotion selections were announced in August
2000. He departed Eielson AFB in October 2000 and arrived at Bolling AFB
in December 2000. His promotion sequence number incremented on 1 Jul 01.
He was voluntarily released from active duty in the grade of senior airman
on 14 Aug 02. He served 6 years, 1 month, and 25 days on active duty.
Applicant reenlisted in the Air Force on 27 Feb 03, and is currently
serving in the grade of senior airman.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPWB recommends denial. DPPPWB states Airmen selected for promotion
to SSgt, MSgt, or CMSgt must complete in-residence Professional Military
Education (PME) before assuming these grades. The personnel data system
automatically withholds promotion for those who do not complete the
appropriate PME prior to the effective date. He made a conscious decision
to separate before meeting all the prerequisites for promotion to SSgt.
The DPPPWB evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 16 Apr
04 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has
received no response.
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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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of error or injustice warranting corrective action. In this
respect, the applicant was selected for promotion to staff sergeant in the
00E5 promotion cycle but was unable to assume that grade because he had not
completed the Professional Military Education (PME) requirements. After a
thorough review of the evidence of record, it is our opinion that since it
is unclear as to why the applicant did not complete PME in a timely manner,
reasonable doubt has been established as to whether the applicant did not
attend PME through no fault of his own. Accordingly, we believe that any
doubt should be resolved in his favor. We note that as of this date, the
applicant has not completed ALS. We considered recommending he be promoted
retroactive to his original projected promotion date; however, after
consideration of all the facts of his case we believe since he did not
assume the grade prior to separating from the Air Force, the appropriate
action in this case would be to recommend he be promoted effective and with
a date of rank as of the date he completes the required PME. Therefore, we
recommend his records be corrected as indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating
to APPLICANT be corrected to show that:
a. He be scheduled to attend Airman Leadership School with the next
available class.
b. Upon completion of Airman Leadership School, he be promoted to the
grade of staff sergeant, effective and with a date of rank of his
graduation date.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2004-
00830 in Executive Session on 3 Jun 04, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Gregory H. Petkoff, Panel Chair
Ms. Martha A. Maust, Member
Ms. Renee M. Collier, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following
documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Feb 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 2 Apr 04.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Apr 04.
GREGORY H. PETKOFF
Panel Chair
AFBCMR BC-2004-00830
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force
Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section
1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that:
a. He be scheduled to attend Airman Leadership School with the
next available class.
b. Upon completion of Airman Leadership School, he be promoted
to the grade of staff sergeant, effective and with a date of rank of his
graduation date.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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