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AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02484
Original file (BC-2012-02484.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02484
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  YES

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His record, to include the fact that he completed Professional 
Military Education (PME), be considered for promotion by a 
Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Year (CY) 
2012 USAFR Line and Nonline Participating Reserve Major 
Promotion Selection Board.

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

In Jan 2012, his package was submitted to the board; however, 
the final PME test was not completed due to a hardship involving 
his civilian employer.

In Jan 2012, he submitted a letter to the board; however, it was 
received after the deadline.

The lack of PME is the sole reason for his nonselection to major 
(Maj, O-4).

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
Squadron Officer School (SOS) completion record and test score 
reporting sheets.

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

________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to ARPC/CV, the applicant was considered, but not 
selected by the CY 20ll and the CY 2012 USAFR Line and Nonline 
Participating Reserve Major Promotion Selection Boards which 
convened on 31 Jan 2011 and 23 Jan 2012, respectively.  His 
mandatory separation date was 1 Oct 2012.



According to Reserve Order CB-95, dated 18 Sep 2012, the 
applicant was honorably discharged from all appointments in the 
U.S. Air Force effective 1 Oct 2012.

________________________________________________________________

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/CV recommends denial.  CV states that completion of PME is 
never the sole determining factor for promotion.  The objective 
of the Reserve promotion process is to promote fully qualified 
officers to serve in the next higher grade based on past 
performance and future potential.  Performance, participation, 
professional qualities, job responsibility, leadership, specific 
achievements and education, are factors taken into consideration 
during the board review.  The board members, using the "whole 
person concept," base their determination of the member's 
potential to serve in the higher grade on the factors reflected 
in the officer selection folder and on the officer selection 
brief. Promotion is a competitive process and the final 
recommendation is determined through a fair and equitable 
process by the board members.  A promotion board is the sole 
recommending authority, and no feedback is provided by the board 
to explain why a member is not recommended for selection to the 
next higher grade.

On 23 Jan 2012, the applicant submitted a letter to the CY 
2012 board to advise that he had successfully completed two of 
the three tests for PME and was scheduled to complete the final 
test on 30 Jan 2012.  However, the convening notice for this 
board (ARPCM 11-32, dated 2 Sep 2011) established the suspense 
date for all letters as midnight, Mountain Standard Time (MST), 
22 Jan 2012, (10 USC, section 14106).  His letter was submitted 
after the deadline, and could not be accepted for placement in 
the Officer Selection Record (OSR) for the board's review.

His PME was not completed until Jun 2012, well after the 27 Jan 
2012 board adjournment date.

The complete CV evaluation is at Exhibit C.

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 22 Aug 2012, for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit C).  As of this date, this office has not received a 
response.

________________________________________________________________



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, 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 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 basis to 
recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

4.  The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issue(s) 
involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered.

________________________________________________________________

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.

________________________________________________________________

The following members of the Board considered this application in 
Executive Session on 5 Feb 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:

    , Panel Chair
    , Member
    , Member



The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2012-02484:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 Jun 2012, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, ARPC/CV, dated 16 Jul 2012.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Aug 2012.





                                   
                             Panel Chair

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