RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01220
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect that he was promoted to the
grade of Airman First Class (A1C, E-3), effective 6 Apr
13 instead of 6 Oct 13.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Air National Guard Instruction (ANGI) 36-2502, Promotion of
Airmen, Table 2.1, Rule 2, states that an E-2 should promote to
E-3 after six months of Time in Grade (TIG) in the ANG. He
served longer than six months without being promoted. According
to his TIG and Time in Service (TIS), he should have been
promoted to the grade of A1C on 6 Apr 13.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to the applicants DD Form 4/1,
Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United
States, on 1 Feb 12, the applicant enlisted in the ANG in the
grade of Airman Basic (AB, E-1) for a period of eight years.
According to an AF Form 2096, Classification/On-The-Job Training
Action, dated 6 Oct 13, the applicant was promoted to the grade
of A1C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
NGB/A1PP recommends denial, indicating the applicant did not
receive a promotion recommendation until 6 Oct 13. The six
months referred to in ANGI 36-2502, Table 2.1, reflect TIG
requirements to be eligible for promotion and does not require
automatic promotion upon meeting said milestones.
ANGI 36-2502, paragraph 1.4 states, The fact a member meets
each of the eligibility criteria outlined in this instruction
does not automatically guarantee promotion to the next higher
grade. Meeting minimum eligibility criteria only indicates that
a member can be considered eligible for promotion. Promotion is
not a reward for past performance, but recognition of the
members potential to successfully serve in the higher grade.
Prior to promotion to any grade, the immediate commander must
first recommend the airman.
The applicants commander approved his promotion to the grade of
E-3 with an effective date and date of rank of 6 Oct 13.
Without the commanders endorsement, the applicant would not
have been allowed to be promoted from E-2 to E-3.
The complete A1PP 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 13 Jun 14 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicants 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 the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material 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-2014-01220 in Executive Session on 11 Feb 15, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Mar 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Available Master Personnel Records
Exhibit C. Letter, NGB/A1PP, dated 2 May 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Jun 14.
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