AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03421
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-03421 INDEX CODE: 102.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her Reserve commission be voided and her Reserve records be expunged from the Reserve system. We believe that the appropriate relief, under the existing circumstances, we be to correct her records to show that she was not considered for...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03422
To establish eligibility for Reserve retired pay a member must complete at least 15 but less than 20 years of satisfactory Federal service, with the last 6 years of qualifying service in a Reserve component. We believe that the applicant's request for a correction of his record in such a manner as to establish his entitlement to receive retired pay at age 60 is supported by the evidence of record. Subsequent to the applicant's medical disqualification and separation from the Air National...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03426
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-03426 INDEX CODE: 112.05 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 4E be changed to a code that will enable him to reenlist and that his grade of senior airman (SrA/E-4) be reinstated. The applicant’s assigned RE code of 4E accurately reflects that he...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03428
He requested a new retirement date of 1 Jul 03. First, he states that the cause of the “glitch” is blamed on his retirement date cancellation not making it through the system in time, when the fact is, regardless of whether he cancelled his retirement date, he was under Stop Loss and was eligible to compete for promotion, so his retirement flowing through the system should not have mattered. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03431
A Report of Individual Counseling dated 6 Nov 87 indicated the applicant had been advised he was being considered for discharge for failure to progress in the WMP. On 8 Feb 88, he was notified of his commander’s intent to recommend discharge for failure to progress in the WMP. A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPPRS provide their rationale for recommend denial.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03432
DPPRS states that the applicant’s request is not timely and that the applicant did not provide any new evidence nor identify any errors or injustices that occurred during the discharge action. (Exhibit C) _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant claims that his records have been “…messed with.”; that his mistakes with alcohol were minor when compared to the mistakes of “…some of our country’s leaders.”; and...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03439
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: During the time frame of October and November 1998 she completed a stop SGLI form at Robin Warner AFB, GA, with the understanding that it would be processed. In this respect, we note that the applicant was not participating with her unit and may not have been aware of the new law concerning SGLI, which took effect in April 2001. JOSEPH G. DIAMOND Panel Chair AFBCMR BC-2002-03439 MEMORANDUM FOR THE...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03442
Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying Memorandum for the Chief of Staff signed by the Executive Director or his designee. Members of the Board Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Mr. Grover L. Dunn, and Mr. Thomas J. Topolski Jr. considered this application on 9 January 2003. WAYNE R. GRACIE Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, HQ AFPC/DPPTR, dtd 26 Nov 02, with attachment AFBCMR 02-03442 INDEX CODE: 137.04 MEMORANDUM...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03448
Issues of the Afterburner are mailed to the correspondence address each retiree provides to the finance center. It is each member’s responsibility to notify DFAS-CL of their current correspondence address, regardless of their pay status. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 02-03448 in Executive Session on 21 January 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Mr. David C. VanGasbeck,Panel Chair Ms....
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03449
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: ARPC/DPS states that they do not have a copy of the December declination in their files, nor is there one in her personnel records. As of this date, no response has been received by this office. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03451
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03451 INDEX CODE: 102.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The 14 months time in grade as an E-4 that he accrued in the Army be applied towards his date of rank (DOR) in the Air National Guard (ANG). He enlisted as an Airman First Class (A1C/E-3) with a date of rank of 2 February 2001 and...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03452
AFBCMR 02-03452 INDEX NUMBER: 131.00 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Special Review Board and adopt that recommendation as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, the applicant's records should be corrected as set forth in the accompanying Memorandum for the Chief of Staff. Members of the Board,...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03455
On 13 October 1989, the Air Force Court of military review affirmed the findings of guilty and the sentence. For his offenses, the applicant was tried and convicted by a general court martial. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2002- 03455 in Executive Session on 20 May 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Mr. John L. Robuck, Panel Chair Mr. Billy C. Baxter, Member Mr. Kenneth Dumm,...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03458
A special court-martial was convened on 4 June 1954 in Wilmington to address the applicant’s two outstanding AWOL charges, 1 December through 12 March 1954 and 23 through 29 March 1954, where the applicant was found guilty and consequently sentenced to confinement with hard labor for six months and fined $34 per month for six months. The sentence was disapproved and the charges dismissed as the HQ Eastern Defense Force commander found that the applicant had, in fact, been discharged from...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03466
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-03466 INDEX CODE: 100.01 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The inaccurate spelling of his name in his record be corrected from “B---sz” to “B---rz.” ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The reasons the applicant believes the records to be...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03478
On 19 June 2001, the Air Force Court affirmed the findings and the sentence. In regards to the applicant’s request for clemency, no documentation was provided to the Board, to show a record of satisfactory post service accomplishments. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2002- 03478 in Executive Session on 20 May 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Mr. John L. Robuck, Panel Chair Mr. Billy...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03479
They were throwing beer bottles out of the car window into a trash can and a bottle went through a hotel window. After careful consideration of the applicant's request and the available evidence of record, we see no evidence of an error or injustice that would warrant a change in his RE code. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03481
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03481 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Narrative Reason for Separation be changed from Mental Disorder to Medical. The applicant’s DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) reflects Mental Disorder as the narrative reason for separation. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03483
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03483 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: American Legion HEARING DESIRED: Yes _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 6 April 1987, she received another Article 15 that imposed reduction in grade to Airman Basic (AB/E-1) for two additional charges...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03484
Applicant asserts that the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) failed to provide adequate counseling regarding an authorized Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB). We took notice of the applicant's 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 their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. The applicant’s Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03492
Members of the Board Ms. Olga M. Crerar, Mr. Vaughn E. Schlunz, and Mr. John L. Robuck considered this application on 29 July 2003. OLGA M. CRERAR Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, HQ USAF/SGCD, dtd 18 Mar 03, with attachment AFBCMR BC-2002-03492 INDEX CODE: 128.00 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code, Air Force Instruction 36-2603, and having assured compliance with the provisions of the above regulation, the decision of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03513
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03513 INDEX CODE: COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The reason for his discharge be changed from AFR 39-16 (unsuitability) to reflect that he was discharged under the provisions of AFR 39-14 (convenience of the government). ...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03517
AFBCMR 02-03517 INDEX CODE: 137.00 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: APPLICANT, SSN Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force 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 the accompanying...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03518
Applicant was punished under Article 15, 19 Feb 82, for failure to report for duty; two Letters of Reprimand, dated 24 Aug 81 for failure to report to duty, and 13 Apr 83 for forgery with intent to defraud; and three Letters of Counseling, dated 19 Jul 81 for insufficient funds, 17 Jun 81 for substandard duty performance, and 29 May 81 for failure to follow proper leave procedures. AFPC/DPPRS complete evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03520
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was discharged from the Air Force for a pre-existing condition that affected his tibia and knees. He has been trying to get back into the Air Force since his discharge and contends that he is 110% physically and mentally fit and is willing to do whatever the Air Force demands of him. He provided no evidence that his underlying condition has been corrected.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03522
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03522 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). In support of the appeal, he provided a copy of a letter of commendation, a copy of a photograph, a copy of his separation document and a copy of the Army...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03524
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03524 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NONE _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: All medals associated with Desert Shield and Desert Storm be added to his DD Form 214. There is no indication in the applicant’s records showing that he served on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days in direct support of...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03526
One of the applicant’s initial requests was for his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to be amended to reflect the accurate Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC), 2W131E, Aircraft Armament Systems, Apprentice, F-15, he performed in while on active duty. Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. The two periods in which the NDSM was awarded were 2 August 1990 through 30 November 1995 and 11 September 2001 through a date to be determined...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03528
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-03528 INDEX NUMBER: 107.00 XXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None XXX-XX-XXXX HEARING DESIRED: No ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with two bronze service stars. The applicant was requested to determine whether he wanted the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or the Vietnam Service Medal on...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03536
AFBCMR 02-03536 INDEX CODE: 137.00 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: APPLICANT, SSN Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force 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 the accompanying...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03537
INDEX CODE: 128.02 BC-2002-03537 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 | CY2003 | BC-2002-03538
On 23 March 1995, applicant received notification that his commander was recommending him for discharge under the auspices of Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-3208, Conditions that Interfere with Military Service, Mental Disorders. The applicant was administratively discharged with an entry-level separation for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Dysthymia that existed prior to service. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03540
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPAO states that the applicant’s CY01 Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board Officer Selection Brief did display inaccurate duty history information when it met the board. AFPC/DPPPO evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant contends that DPPPO’s statement that there was no clear evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03558
She received eight performance reports, all with a promotion recommendation of five, for the period 3 June 1993 through 1 February 2002. The applicant separated while serving the suspended portion of her Article 15 punishment; therefore, her RE Code should not be changed. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 14 May 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Ms. Brenda L....
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03570
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03570 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The reason for his discharge be changed to honorable. On 20 September 2002, while enrolled in technical training, applicant was notified by his commander that in accordance with AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airman (personality disorder),...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03576
DPP states that since the applicant never enlisted with the --- ANG or any other ANG unit she cannot be re-instated. DPPRSR states that the PALACE CHASE program requires the member to sign a contract in which the member agrees to serve two times whatever is currently owed to the Air Force in an Air Reserve Component unit. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Apr 03.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03589
A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant’s daughter, in a letter dated 19 August 2003, informed this office the applicant died on 26 January 2003. At the time the servicemember was eligible to elect coverage there was no requirement, either by policy or statute to notify a spouse if the servicemember made no election for coverage. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03596
On 23 June 1957, he was honorably discharged and on 24 June 1957, reenlisted in the RegAF for a period of four years. In an application, dated 13 August 1972, he requested his discharge be upgraded to one under honorable conditions. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that at the time of his discharge on 13 August 1959, he was...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03597
The reason why he separated from the Air Force was due to both his parents having medical problems. Individuals who develop an adjustment disorder due to the stress of the routine rigors of military service with or without concomitant personal issues are not suited for military service and are subject to administrative discharge by their commander. The evidence of record indicates that the applicant was given an entry level separation after being diagnosed with an adjustment disorder.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03607
Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying Memorandum for the Chief of Staff signed by the Executive Director of the Board or his designee. Members of the Board, Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Mr. Charlie E. Williams, Jr., and Mr. Laurence M. Groner, considered this application on 16 January 2003. If he is not recommended for promotion by the Special Review Board, the office of primary responsibility advise...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03609
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ ARPC/DPS recommends the application be denied. The coverage, by law, was automatic for all members of the Armed Forces who had a spouse and/or children, unless the member decline coverage. DPS states...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03610
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She was attending basic military training at the time declination of FSGLI needed to be accomplished and had no way of knowing about the new insurance coverage or the accruing debt. Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. DPS states that the applicant completed the Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI) election statement declining coverage on 4 Sep 02, which became effective 1 Oct 02.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03611
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03611 INDEX NUMBER: 131.00 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None XXX-XX-XXXX HEARING DESIRED: No _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Officer Selection Record for the Calendar Year 1999A (CY99A) Lieutenant Colonel Selection Board be corrected to include the Air Medal he was awarded for the period 16 January 1991 to 4 February 1991....
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03613
AFBCMR BC-2002-03613 INDEX CODE: 112.00 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: SSAN: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Staff 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 the accompanying Memorandum for...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03616
Members of the Board Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Mr. Kenneth Dumm, and Mr. Albert J. Starnes, considered this application on 15 July 2003. RICHARD A. PETERSON Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, ANG/DPP, dated 27 Feb 03, w/atchs BC-2002-03616 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code and Air Force Instruction 36-2603, and having assured compliance with the provisions of the above regulation, the decision of the Air Force Board for Correction...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03622
INDEX CODE: 115.03, 128.04 AFBCMR BC-2002-03622 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 | CY2003 | BC-2002-03627
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2002-03627 INDEX CODE 123.01 123.08 121/03 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be cleared of deserter status, the 29 Aug-5 Sep 02 period of lost time be changed to hospitalization, and he be paid for 9.5 days of lost leave and two days (16-17 Oct 02) of work. In retrospect, it is...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03629
Therefore, the applicant’s information was not updated in the promotion files and her records were not considered during the 02E8 promotion board. DPPRRP states that at the time the applicant withdrew her retirement, established procedures required the MPF to notify AFPC/DPPWB (promotions) when a member withdrew their retirement, making them eligible for promotion testing. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The pertinent military...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03630
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant reviewed this application and recommended the applicant’s disability rating be increased to 80%. The Medical Consultant notes the applicant is left with residual deficits of severe loss of use of his left hand, right foot weakness requiring the use of a brace, and mild left leg weakness and associated spasticity limiting his ability to ambulate. They address the BCMR...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03632
He will not be able to afford the needed hip replacement or other pain relieving medical care. While incarcerated, the Air Force Clemency and Parole Board paroled the applicant on 11 Sep 98. _________________________________________________________________ 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...