AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00680
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The Chief, Retiree Services Branch, AFPC/DPPTR, reviewed this application and states that a member who is married at retirement and fails to provide coverage for an eligible spouse may not provide coverage in the future, unless Congress authorizes an open enrollment period. The one-year enrollment period to add family members acquired after retirement is applicable only when no previous category of the...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00688
The appropriate Air Force office evaluated applicant's request and provided an advisory opinion to the Board recommending the application be denied (Exhibit C). The advisory opinion was forwarded to the applicant's counsel and applicant for review and response (Exhibit D). After careful consideration of applicant's request and the available evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant corrective action.
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00701
However, the Article 15 action was never completed. The records indicate his military service was reviewed and appropriate action was taken. Based on our determination that the Article 15 should be removed from his records, we also recommend he be reinstated to active duty.
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00717
The appropriate Air Force office evaluated applicant's request and provided an advisory opinion to the Board recommending the application be denied (Exhibit C). The advisory opinion was forwarded to the applicant for review and response (Exhibit D). After careful consideration of applicant's request and the available evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant corrective action.
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00728
INDEX CODE: 111.01, 111.03 AFBCMR 98-00728 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: (APPLICANT) Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00729
The appropriate Air Force offices evaluated applicant's request and provided advisory opinions to the Board recommending the application be denied (Exhibit C). The advisory opinions were forwarded to the applicant for review and response (Exhibit D). The facts and opinions stated in the advisory opinions appear to be based on the evidence of record and have not been rebutted by applicant.
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00731
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-00731 INDEX CODE 107.00 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214 reflect that his 11 months and 29 days of foreign service was served in Korea. Therefore, the Advisor recommends applicant’s records be corrected to show the 11 months and 29 days of foreign service was served in Korea. ...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00753
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-00753 INDEX CODE: 107 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected by adding the appropriate awards/decorations as follows: Add the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) Add the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC)...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00764
The appropriate Air Force offices evaluated applicant's request and provided advisory opinions to the Board recommending the application be denied (Exhibit C). The advisory opinions were forwarded to the applicant for review and response (Exhibit D). After careful consideration of applicant's request and the available evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant corrective action.
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00775
However, he has still not provided any documentation showing he was in the Area of Responsibility. Since the applicant has failed to state when he was supposed to have been in the Area of Responsibility, and has not provided any official documentation showing when and where he was TDY from Spain in order to earn the Kuwait Liberation Medal, we can not verify his eligibility for the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait). Applicant’s records do not indicate any Persian Gulf awards or statements...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00796
INDEX CODE: 137.04 AFBCMR 98-00796 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: APPLICANT Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00800
Also, based on MSgt T---'s statement, it appears the applicant complied with MSgt W---'s order to remain silent. DPSFC recommended denying the applicant's request to remove the LOR, Control Roster placement and EPR on the basis that the applicant did not provide sufficient justification to warrant removal. According to DPPPAB, the applicant believed he did not receive a “5” promotion recommendation on his EPR closing 8 Oct 97 because of his placement on the control roster.
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00804
INDEX CODE: 100.03 AFBCMR 98-00804 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that his reenlistment eligibility (RE) code, issued in conjunction with his honorable discharge on 14...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00805
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluation and indicated that the dates on the AFCM certificate are what he is trying to correct and have permanently recorded on his DD Form 214. After a thorough review of the applicant’s submission, the Board was sufficiently persuaded that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00812
The appropriate Air Force office evaluated applicant's request and provided an advisory opinion to the Board recommending the application be denied (Exhibit C). The advisory opinion was forwarded to the applicant for review and response (Exhibit D). Applicant’s response to the advisory opinion is at Exhibit E. After careful consideration of applicant's request and the available evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant corrective action.
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00820
The appropriate Air Force offices evaluated applicant's request and provided advisory opinions to the Board recommending the application be denied (Exhibit C). The advisory opinions were forwarded to the applicant for review and response (Exhibit D). The facts and opinions stated in the advisory opinions appear to be based on the evidence of record and have not been rebutted by applicant.
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00826
Evaluation in the disability evaluation system should have followed where the most likely recommendation would have been unfit for duty. A complete copy of the Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit C. The Physical Disability Division, AFPC/DPPD, reviewed this application and recommended denial. A complete copy of the DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00827
He be advanced to the highest grade held (HGH) of Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt), effective 1 March 1992, based upon over 30 years of service in the armed forces as enacted into law per 10 USC 8964(F), Public Law 100-180, 4 December 1987. It was determined that the applicant had served satisfactorily in the highest grade of CMSgt and that he be advanced on 27 February 2002, which is the date the applicant will have completed 30 years of active service and service on the retired list. He...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00870
The appropriate Air Force office evaluated applicant's request and provided an advisory opinion to the Board recommending the application be denied (Exhibit C). The advisory opinion was forwarded to the applicant for review and response (Exhibit D). After careful consideration of applicant's request and the available evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant corrective action.
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00873
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-00873 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The Directorate of Personnel Program Management, ARPC/DP, reviewed this application and states that the applicant did not complete 20 years of satisfactory service...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00904
A copy of the Record of Proceedings (ROP), with attachments, is attached at Exhibit F. Applicant has now submitted a letter, dated 29 April 1999, attaching a statement from a retired senior master sergeant, who was the applicant’s immediate supervisor for the period 1961 to 1963, who states that the applicant is deserving of the AFCM. After reviewing the applicant’s military records and the documentation submitted, the majority of the Board believes there was an injustice to the...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00925
Second, the 939 RQW/CC used alleged misconduct from a prior enlistment as evidence that he failed to meet Air Force military standards in the adverse personnel action. Third, the applicant claims that because he was not in a military status at the time of his alleged misconduct, that misconduct cannot serve as a basis for his involuntary transfer to the standby Reserve. HQ USAF/JAG states that Air Force policy permits the use of prior enlistment misconduct as a basis for involuntary...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00928
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The Director of Personnel Program Management, HQ ARPC/DP, reviewed this application and states that at the present time, under the ROPMA, they do not have the authority to hold SSBs for PV promotions. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, to include the Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00946
The Medical Consultant recommended the applicant’s request for medical disability retirement be denied. A complete copy of this response is appended at Exhibit F. _________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The AFBCMR Medical Consultant stated that records indicate the applicant had no significant problem with leg pain at any of his annual physical examinations performed in each of the three years following his cath, and he was returned...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00949
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-00949 INDEX CODE 108.02 COUNSEL: American Legion HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 1997 administrative discharge for failure in the Weight Management Program (WMP) be changed to a medical retirement or, in the alternative, he be given a medical discharge with a 20% rating for severance pay. ...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00951
To provide relief at this time based on the evidence submitted would provide the applicant an opportunity not afforded other retirees and is not justified. A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant reviewed the advisory opinion and states that he never received the 29 October 1997 letter from the SBP counselor before now; his spouse never...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00968
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The Chief, Inquiries/AFBCMR Section, AFPC/DPPPWB, reviewed this application and indicated that, the first time the report was considered in the promotion process was cycle 97E7 to master sergeant (promotions effective Aug 97 - Jul 98). While the applicant provided two letters from his rater who claims that she was coerced by her superiors and changed her evaluation of the applicant’s duty performance...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00969
United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) major command (MAJCOM) denied this award on grounds that he was a flight surgeon and thus considered no more than a passenger on these flights, while other flight surgeons (assigned to different commands) were awarded this medal during the same period for participating on the same flight missions. HQ USAFE supplemented this regulation with additional criteria, to be applied to regularly assigned aircrew members, but not to flight surgeons. ...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00995
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-00995 INDEX CODE: 131.01 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Corrections be made to assignment history, aeronautical rating, and his aircraft assignment and total flying hours; and, that he be given Special Selection Board (SSB) consideration by the CY97A Medical Corps (MC) Colonel Board, which...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01001
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-01001 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect award of the Vietnam Service Medal and the time he served on temporary duty (TDY) during the Vietnam Conflict. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01002
On 20 October 1982, the applicant submitted a request for release from extended active duty to be effective 1 December 1982. A copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit C. The Chief, Physical Disability Division, HQ AFPC/DPPD, states that the purpose of the military disability evaluation system is to maintain a fit and vital force by separating members who are unable to perform the duties of their office, grade, rank or rating. A copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01004
Upon his discharge in 1969, his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) indicated that, in addition to the then current four years “net service this period” he was given creditable service “other service” of 1 year, 2 months, and 3 days. He has lived his adult life with the thought that his undesirable time was deemed creditable as a result of his original appeal to the AFDRB and serving honorably the additional 4 years. Insufficient relevant...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01008
The appropriate Air Force offices evaluated applicant's request and provided advisory opinions to the Board recommending the application be denied (Exhibit C). The advisory opinions were forwarded to the applicant for review and response (Exhibit D). The facts and opinions stated in the advisory opinions appear to be based on the evidence of record and have not been rebutted by applicant.
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01019
The appropriate Air Force offices evaluated applicant's request and provided advisory opinions to the Board recommending the application be denied (Exhibit C). The advisory opinions were forwarded to the applicant for review and response (Exhibit D). Applicant's response to the advisory opinions is at Exhibit E. After careful consideration of applicant's request and the available evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant corrective action.
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01039
The appropriate Air Force office evaluated applicant's request and provided an advisory opinion to the Board recommending the application be denied (Exhibit C). The advisory opinion was forwarded to the applicant for review and response (Exhibit D). After careful consideration of applicant's request and the available evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant corrective action.
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01051
The appropriate Air Force offices evaluated applicant's request and provided advisory opinions to the Board recommending the application be denied (Exhibit C). The advisory opinions were forwarded to the applicant for review and response (Exhibit D). The facts and opinions stated in the advisory opinions appear to be based on the evidence of record and have not been rebutted by applicant.
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01055
The applicant provided a 59-page rebuttal dated 19 January 1996. A copy of the complete evaluation is attached at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Counsel submits a brief specifying which documents in the applicant’s records are tainted and should be corrected or removed. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01057
The BCD reflects the applicant’s characterization of active duty service. We also find insufficient evidence to warrant a recommendation that the discharge be upgraded on the basis of clemency. Exhibit B.
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01060
Therefore, his achievements for the last six months and the most significant ones in his entire Air Force career were not documented anywhere in his Record of Performance (ROP) reviewed by the rater, LTC S--- , and the senior rater, Colonel P---, when they prepared his PRF. The applicant provides a letter from his senior rater dated four years after the 1989 Major Board. He recommends that the corrected PRF prepared by Colonel P--- be entered into the applicant’s record.
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01062
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-01062 INDEX CODE 135.02 131.09 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His grade of E-7 be restored and he be awarded 13 additional points for the period 30 July 1996 to 29 July 1997 for a satisfactory year of Federal service, credited for 12 years, 4 months, and 19 days of prior active Federal...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01074
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 15 Jun 98 for review and response. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that the RE code issued at the time of his discharge was either in error or unjust. While the AF Form 418, denying...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01076
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-01076 INDEX CODE: 100, 107 COUNSEL: GIL S. SOSA HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect duty in Vietnam and to award him the Vietnam Service Medal and Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with 1 Bronze...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01099
They further state, although the applicant did not request it, they assume he would like special selection board (SSB consideration by the CY97B board if the “C” prefix is added to the DAFSC on either the OSB or the OPRs or both. A complete copy of their evaluation is attached at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluation and states that he strongly disagrees with the...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01107
It must be noted that Major Depressive Disorder was not diagnosed prior to his retirement. Review of medical records does not disclose any evidence to support correction of records from length of service retirement to disability retirement or to override the OGD. Based on his overall record of performance and noting the recommendations from his commanders, we recommend that the applicant’s record be corrected to reflect that he retired in the grade of lieutenant colonel.
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01114
The appropriate Air Force office evaluated applicant's request and provided an advisory opinion to the Board recommending the application be denied (Exhibit C). The advisory opinion was forwarded to the applicant for review and response (Exhibit D). After careful consideration of applicant's request and the available evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant corrective action.
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01117
The only error that may have occurred is that the applicant was sentenced to a BCD. Therefore, we recommend that the applicant’s records be corrected as indicated below. ___________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 23 December 1958, he was discharged with service characterized as general (under honorable conditions).
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01124
In his 20 April 1998 appeal to the AFBCMR, the applicant requested his honorable discharge be changed to a medical disability discharge. Also provided was a statement from an individual who asserts he saw a drill instructor assault the applicant and “signed a police report on this matter in 1975 for the airforce police.” All of these letters, with their attachments, are at Exhibit I. A copy of the complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. The Chief, Physical Disability Division, HQ AFPC/DPPD,...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01126
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The Chief, Inquiries/AFBCMR Section, AFPC/DPPPWB, reviewed the application and addressed the supplemental promotion consideration issue. None of this, however, could conceivably explain his rater’s comment on the performance report in question that addressed his medical problems as “adversely affect(ing) his executive ability.” A medical physical profile, dated 13 Apr 88, addressed the applicant’s weight...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01127
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-01127 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge (BCD) be changed to a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. At the time of the offense for which the applicant was court-martialed, he was a staff sergeant with over nine years of active service. We...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-01133
Applicant was considered for promotion to the grade of technical sergeant (E-6), and selected, by the 92A6 promotion cycle with a date of rank (DOR) and effective date of 1 October 1991. Subsequent to the applicant’s retirement from the Air Force on 1 January 1996, he was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM) for the period 2 March 1986 to 31 December 1990, for meritorious service, per Permanent Orders 310-01, dated 6 November 1997. As stated by AFPC/DPPPWB, had the Defense...