RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-02595
INDEX CODES: 107.00, 131.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM), awarded for the period 1
Oct 02 to 30 Sep 03, be considered in the promotion process for cycle
04E6.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service-San Antonio (DFAS-SA)
directed that all annual award winners receive the JSAM. The board
met in Dec 03. She was the annual award winner in the noncommissioned
officer (NCO) category and the JSAM should have been in her records
for the 04E6 cycle; however, it was not included because of an error
in processing.
In support of her appeal, the applicant provided supportive statements
and documentation pertaining to the award of the JSAM.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Information extracted from the Personnel Data System (PDS) indicates
that the applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of
staff sergeant, having been promoted to that grade on 1 Dec 99. Her
Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 13 May 93.
The 2003 DFAS-SA Annual Fiscal Year Board met on 4 Dec 03, and
released results concerning annual award winners on 5 Dec 03.
By Military Personnel Awards Memorandum 04-006, dated 13 Jul 04, the
applicant was awarded the JSAM for the period 1 Oct 02 to 30 Sep 03.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPRA indicated that after reviewing the documentation provided
in support of the applicant’s appeal, they were able to verify her
entitlement to the JSAM. However, the approval date was after the
promotion eligibility cutoff date (PECD).
AFPC/DPPPWB recommending denial indicating the JSAM did not meet the
criteria for promotion credit during the 04E6 cycle because the DFAS
Military Personnel Awards Memorandum (04-006) date was 13 Jul 04,
which was after selections for promotion to the grade of technical
sergeant (E-6) were made on 17 Jun 04 for cycle 04E6. In their view,
there was no evidence the decoration was submitted before the date of
selections for the 04E6 cycle. They are acutely aware of the impact
their recommendation has on the applicant’s career. However, they
believe to approve the applicant’s request would not be fair or
equitable to many others in the same situation who miss promotion
selection by a narrow margin and are not entitled to have an “after
the fact” decoration count in the promotion process.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPPPRA and AFPC/DPPPWB evaluations is at
Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant reviewed the advisory opinion and furnished a response
indicating that when she approached her management personnel regarding
the JSAM, she was assured they were working on the medal. She had no
reason to doubt them and felt confident it was being done. She
believes it was her superiors’ intent to have her receive the
decoration prior to the PECD. They have recognized the mishap and
have tried to rectify the problem. However, she does not believe they
have accepted full responsibility for the delay in processing the
JSAM. She requests that the Board favorably consider her appeal, as
she does not want to be penalized for something that was beyond her
control.
Applicant’s complete response is at 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of error or injustice. We note the applicant was awarded
the JSAM for the period 1 Oct 02 to 30 Sep 03 after being a DFAS-SA
annual award winner. The close-out date of the decoration was before
the PECD of 31 Dec 03. However, the decoration was not awarded to the
applicant until selections for promotion to technical sergeant for
cycle 04E6 were made on 17 Jun 04. After a thorough review of the
evidence presented, we are persuaded the delay in the processing of
the JSAM was through no fault of the applicant, and to avoid the
possibility of an injustice, we believe the award should be considered
in the promotion process for cycle 04E6. Therefore, we recommend her
records be corrected to the extent indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, to include the Joint Service Medal (JSAM)
awarded for the period 1 Oct 02 to 30 Sep 03, be provided supplemental
consideration for promotion to the grade of technical sergeant for all
the appropriate cycles beginning with cycle 04E6, as an exception to
policy.
If AFPC discovers any adverse factors during or subsequent to
supplemental consideration that are separate and apart, and
unrelated to the issues involved in this application, that would
have rendered the applicant ineligible for the promotion, such
information will be documented and presented to the board for a
final determination on the individual's qualification for the
promotion.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2004-02595 in Executive Session on 16 Dec 04 and 10 Feb 05, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Rita S. Looney, Panel Chair
Mr. Garry G. Sauner, Member
Mr. Gregory A. Parker, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Aug 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 29 Oct 04.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Nov 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, applicant, dated 1 Dec 04.
RITA S. LOONEY
Panel Chair
AFBCMR BC-2004-02595
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 , to include the Joint Service Achievement
Medal (JSAM) awarded for the period 1 Oct 02 to 30 Sep 03, be
provided supplemental consideration for promotion to the grade of
technical sergeant for all the appropriate cycles beginning with
cycle 04E6, as an exception to policy.
If AFPC discovers any adverse factors during or subsequent to
supplemental consideration that are separate and apart, and unrelated
to the issues involved in this application, that would have rendered
the applicant ineligible for the promotion, such information will be
documented and presented to the board for a final determination on the
individual's qualification for the promotion.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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