Roane v. United States

OPINION & ORDER

HODGES, Judge.

Major John 0. Roane retired from the United States Air Force in July 1989 after having been considered but “nonseleeted” for promotion three times. Plaintiff contends that the procedures used by all three Boards violated 10 U.S.C. §§ 611(a), 616(c), and 617(a) and Department of Defense Directive 1320.9. He seeks reinstatement to active duty and retroactive pay and allowances under 37 U.S.C. § 204. He asks that all references to his nonselection and involuntary retirement be deleted from his record.

Promotions in the military are subject to quotas; many officers of…