RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00977
INDEX CODE: 131.00
COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His line number/promotion to the grade of staff sergeant (SSgt) be
reinstated.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Even though he separated prior to pinning on the rank of staff
sergeant, he never signed any documents stating that he would lose
his rank if he departed prior to pin-on.
In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a copy of a
certificate of promotion to SSgt; certificate of induction, dated
19 Sep 00; his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge
from Active Duty, dated 7 Aug 01, and copies of his enlisted
performance reports.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 8 Jan 97, for a
period of four years. Applicant’s records reflect completion of
the Supply Management Apprentice course in Apr 97 and the Postal
Operations course in Jul 99.
Applicant was promoted to the grade of senior airman with an
effective date and date of rank of 8 Jul 99.
Based on information provided by the Air Force, he was selected for
promotion to SSgt during cycle 00E5 (promotions effective Sep 00 -
Aug 01). He received promotion sequence number 17093 which
incremented 1 Jul 01. His promotion was placed in withhold status
pending completion of professional military education (AFI 36-2502,
Table 1.2, item 11).
On 7 Aug 01, applicant was honorably discharged under the
provisions of AFI 36-3208, by reason of completion of required
active service, in the grade of senior airman. He served 4 years
and 7 months of active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPWB reviewed this application and recommended denial.
In accordance with AFI 36-2502, para 1.12., airmen selected for
promotion to staff sergeant, master sergeant, or chief master
sergeant must complete in-residence PME before assuming these
grades. PDS automatically withholds promotion for those who do not
complete appropriate PME prior to the effective date. Applicant
made a conscious decision to separate before meeting all
prerequisites for promotion to SSgt [i.e., completing Airman
Leadership School (ALS)] and is not authorized reinstatement of his
line number to SSgt.
A complete copy of the 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 16 Apr 04 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
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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, in accordance with the governing Air Force
instructions, airmen selected for promotion to SSgt, MSgt or CMSgt
must complete in-residence professional military education (PME)
before assuming these grades. If the appropriate PME is not
completed prior to the effective date, they are automatically
placed in withhold status for promotion, as in the applicant’s
case. Therefore, 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. 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 AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2004-00977 in Executive Session on 1 June 2004, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Panel Chair
Mr. James A. Wolffe, Member
Ms. Carolyn B. Willis, Member
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Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Mar 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 2 Apr 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Apr 04.
RICHARD A. PETERSON
Panel Chair
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