RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-01236
INDEX CODE: 100.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be
amended to reflect the pay grade of staff sergeant (SSgt) rather than
senior airman and to add DFAS Accounting School to block 14.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The requested items were omitted or are incorrect on his DD Form 214.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of an amendment to
the order placing him on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) and a
copy of his DD Form 214.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant entered active duty on 11 December 2001 and was placed on the
TDRL on 20 January 2007. On 26 January 2007, an amendment to the order
placing him on the TDRL was issued to show he was retired in the grade of
SSgt. He served 5 years, 1 month and 9 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPWB recommends denial. DPPPWB states the applicant was selected
for promotion to SSgt during cycle 06E5 (promotions effective September
2006 through August 2007). He received promotion sequence number 3,022
which incremented 1 November 2006. Since he had not completed Airmen
Leadership School (ALS) prior to his pin-on date, his promotion was placed
in withhold pending completion of Professional Military Education (PME).
In accordance with AFI 36-2502, paragraph 1.12., airmen selected for
promotion to SSgt, master sergeant (MSgt), or chief master sergeant (CMSgt)
must complete in-residence PME before assuming these grades. The Personnel
Data System (PDS) automatically withholds promotion for those who do not
complete appropriate PME prior to the effective date. Should the applicant
be found fit for duty at a later date and choose to return to active duty,
he will be required to complete ALS prior to pinning on the rank of SSgt.
The complete DPPPWB evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPPAT recommends denial. DPPAT states On 22 June 2007, they requested
additional documentation or evidence to show completion of the DFAS
Accounting School. The applicant did not respond to the request within the
allotted 30 days. The applicant has not provided proof of course
completion.
The complete DPPAT evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 12 October 2007, the evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for
review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, this
office has received no response.
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AADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSD states the applicant was selected for promotion to SSgt during
cycle 06E5. Amendment SO ACD-00565, dated 26 January 2007 pertaining to
applicant's placement on the temporary retired file, effective 20 January
2007 reflects he retired in the projected higher grade of SSgt. His DD
Form 214 is correct as he had not worn the rank of SSgt prior to his date
of separation. His records reflect that he was medically separated from
the service and retired in the grade of SSgt.
The complete DPSD evaluation is at Exhibit F.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 21 February 2008, the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for
review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit G). 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an error or an injustice. The applicant’s contentions are
duly noted; however, after reviewing the evidence of record we agree with
the opinions and recommendations 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.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the
existence of an error or injustice; the application was denied without a
personal appearance; and 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-2007-
01236 in Executive Session on 15 May 2008 under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
Mr. James G. Neighbors, Member
Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 February 2007, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 9 July 2007.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPAT, dated 8 August 2007.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 October 2007.
Exhibit F. Letter, AFPC/DPSD, dated 25 January 2008.
Exhibit G. Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 21 February 2008.
MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
Panel Chair
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