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AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-01357
Original file (BC-2011-01357.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2011-01357
							COUNSEL:  NONE
  							HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His award of the Air Force Achievement Medal with first Oak Leaf 
Cluster (AFAM w/1OLC), for the period 17 August 2005 to 13 April 
2007, be accepted for the 2010 technical sergeant (E-6) (TSgt) 
promotion cycle (10E6).  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His AFAM w/1OLC was awarded prior to the Promotion Eligibility 
Cutoff Date (PECD).  He missed promotion to TSgt by one point.  
He did not have proof of the award in question at the time 
because it was lost during his permanent change of station (PCS) 
move.  

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his 
AFAM w/1OLC citation and order; and, his request for 
supplemental promotion consideration.  

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s records are unavailable for review.  Therefore, 
the only information available is that which is provided by the 
applicant and which is contained in the evaluation by the Air 
Force office of primary responsibility at Exhibit B.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOE recommends denial.  DPSOE states the first time the 
decoration in question (worth one point) would have been used in 
the promotion process was cycle 08E6 to the grade of TSgt.  At 
the time of the DPSOE evaluation, the applicant had been 
considered and non-selected for promotion to TSgt three times 
(cycles 08E6, 09E6, and 10E6).  He is eligible to be considered 
for promotion by the 11E6 promotion cycle.  

DPSOE indicates that in his request for supplemental promotion 
consideration, the applicant acknowledges he received two AFAMs.  
He also states that after testing for cycle 10E6 and reviewing 
his record, he noticed only one AFAM was listed but assumed it 
was the AFAM w/1OLC.  Since he had two decorations, he should 
have inquired at that time as to why only one was listed.  
However, he admits to waiting until after the results were 
released and he had missed promotion by less than one point.  
Had he been verifying his record during the past two cycles, he 
would have noticed that the decoration wasn’t updated then 
either.  

DPSOE indicates that in accordance with Air Force Instruction 
36-2502, paragraphs 2.7.6.2 and 2.8, airmen obtain and review 
Data Verification Records (DVRs) along with score notices on the 
virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF), review electronic 
records in the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) and 
senior non-commissioned officer (SNCO) selection folders to 
ensure data is correct; and, must notify the appropriate 
Military Personnel Service workcenter or agency for correction 
of any errors.  Supplemental promotion consideration will not be 
granted if the error or omission appeared on/in the airman’s 
DVR, ARMS record, or SNCO selection folder and no corrective or 
follow-up action was taken by the airman prior to the promotion 
selection date for staff sergeant (E-5) through master sergeant 
(E-7), and prior to the original evaluation board for senior 
master sergeant (E-8) and chief master sergeant (E-9).  

DPSOE indicates that all eligible members for cycle 10E6 also 
received and/or had access to the Enlisted Promotion Fact Sheet 
which specifically states the member’s responsibilities and 
information about the DVR.  

DPSOE states the applicant’s 11 March 2011 request for 
supplemental promotion consideration for promotion cycle 10E6 
was denied by AFPC/DPSOE (Enlisted Promotions) on 21 March 2011 
due to noncompliance with Air Force policy.  

The complete A1K 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 17 June 2011, for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit C).  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.  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 its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 
no 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-2011-01357 in Executive Session on 8 December 2011, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

      		, Chair
      		, Member
			, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection 
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-01357:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 Apr 11, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOE, dated 5 May 11.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Jun 11.




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