AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03871
The BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPPAE recommends the application be denied, and states, in part, that upon his entry-level separation, the applicant received an RE code 4C which appropriately identifies his separation for failure to meet physical standards for enlistment. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicant’s contention, we find no showing of either an error or injustice. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03872
INDEX CODE: 128.10 AFBCMR BC-2002-03872 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: 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 the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03873
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-03873 INDEX NUMBER: 128.00 XXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None XXX-XX-XXXX HEARING DESIRED: No _____________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be made eligible for Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) benefits. The law stipulates all MGIB- eligible individuals are automatically enrolled in the MGIB upon entering active duty and are given a one-time opportunity...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03876
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03876 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: It appears that the applicant is requesting the Officer Performance Reports (OPRs) rendered for the periods 11 March 1997 to 10 March 1998 and 11 March 1998 to 10 March 1999, and the P0600A Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF), be declared void and...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03879
It would be inequitable to those members, who chose to elect spouse coverage when eligible and subsequently received reduced retire pay, to provide an additional opportunity for this member to provide SBP coverage. Had the applicant elected SBP spouse coverage, his premiums would have been approximately $81 per month. The applicant had an opportunity to elect SBP coverage for his current spouse during the 1999- 2000 open enrollment period; however, he has not provided any evidence that he...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03880
The discharge authority approved the discharge on 26 November 1982 and directed that he be discharged, with his service characterized as general (under honorable conditions). The applicant did not submit any new evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing, and has provided no other facts warranting an upgrade of the discharge. We also find insufficient evidence to warrant a recommendation that the discharge be upgraded on the basis of clemency.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03882
The reason for the commander’s recommendation was the applicant’s evaluation and diagnosis by the Behavioral Analysis Service with Axis I: Phase of Life Problem, maladjustment to military service, disqualifying severity. At the time the applicant was evaluated and diagnosed by mental health personnel with the unsuiting condition leading to his discharge, the evaluating psychiatrist noted that the applicant was “experiencing a temporary problem that should be “resolvable” within the next six...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03883
The deceased member elected spouse only SBP coverage based on full, retired pay effective 30 November 1988. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPTR recommends denial. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03885
Applicant was appointed in the Reserve of the Air Force as a lieutenant colonel on 30 Sep 02, under the Retired Active Duty Reserve Accession Program (RADRAP). Since the applicant must be retired to apply under the Retired Active Duty Reserve Accession Program the applicant was not placed on the Reserve Active Status List (RASL) from the Active Duty List (ADL). Applicant’s complete response, with attachment, is at Exhibit E. In the applicant’s response to the HQ USAF/JAG opinion, he...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03886
A complete copy of the HQ USAF/DPPCC evaluation is at Exhibit B. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C). While we find the applicant’s situation to be unfortunate, in the absence of sufficient evidence that his current BAH rate is erroneous, we agree with the recommendation of the OPR and adopt their rationale as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of establishing that he has suffered either an error or an injustice.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03887
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. DPPPR states that the applicant’s record only contains one DD Form 214, showing he served on active duty during the period 1 October 1981 - 30 September 1985, with no foreign service. The Air Force Expeditionary Medal is awarded to service members who were in Grenada during the Grenada Operation (URGENT FURY) for the period 23 October 1983 - 21 November 1983.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03891
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-03891 INDEX NUMBER: 112.00 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None XXX-XX-XXXX HEARING DESIRED: No ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The extension of her enlistment she entered into on 13 Dec 01 be corrected to reflect inclusive dates of 5 Jul 04 to 4 Jan 05. ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03895
AFBCMR 02-03895 INDEX CODE: 121.03 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: 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 Memorandum for the Chief...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03896
Based upon the documentation in the file, DPPRS believes the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation. The HQ AFPC/DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to applicant on 4 Apr 03 for review and response. As a result, he was subsequently separated from the Air Force by reason...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03899
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03899 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general, under honorable conditions, discharge be upgraded to honorable. It appears that responsible officials applied appropriate standards in effecting the separation, and we do not find persuasive evidence that...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03903
On 25 October 1985, the Group staff judge advocate (SJA) found the case legally sufficient for discharge and recommended approval of the request with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 15 November 1985, the discharge authority approved the request for discharge and directed the applicant be issued a UOTHC discharge. Accordingly, they recommended his records remain the same and his request be denied.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03907
He was ordered to extended active duty (EAD) via Special Order AH-----, dated 5 Nov 02, with an EAD date of 8 Nov 02. Applicant contacted his recruiter rather than the office that published the orders to request a later reporting date. The applicant’s complete response, with attachment, is at Exhibit E. Pursuant to the Board’s request, the applicant provided information on when he reported for active duty and how much leave he was charged.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03910
DPAMF1 denied the request stating that overlooking the requirement to submit an ISP contract for more than 6 months (far beyond the submission deadline of 30 Nov 01) is not a valid reason for retroactive payment of medical special pay. As of this date, this office has received no response. _________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD: A majority of the panel finds insufficient evidence of error or injustice and recommends the application be denied.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03911
AFBCMR 02-03911 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-2002-03913
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: When he was required to extend his current enlistment for 18 months to meet the service obligation for an in-place overseas tour, he requested to extend to his high year of tenure date (HYTD) of 8 April 2007. The applicant’s HYT as a Master Sergeant, at the time of his extension, was 8 April 2007 (24 years). _________________________________________________________________ The following members of...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03914
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He has just recently discovered an attachment to his Airman’s Medal, special order GB----, dated 2 Sep 94, which was completed two days after said order, which states, “The Secretary of the Air Force has considered this individual for an additional 10 percent retirement pay in connection with the act of heroism that warranted this decoration. Review by the Secretary of the Air Force determined that...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03918
Members of the Board Mr. Charles E. Bennett, Mr. William H. Anderson, and Mr. James W. Russell, III, considered this application on 23 April 2003. CHARLES E. BENNETT Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, AFSLMO/PR, dated 12 Feb 03. BC-2002-03918 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03925
On 30 Jul 02, a Wing Honor Board (WHB) convened to consider and make findings on allegations that he violated Cadet Wing Honor Code by cheating when he submitted coursework on an English 111 paper without properly documenting the help he received and by lying when he implied, in an e-mail to his instructor, that he was sending the same document he had attempted to send the previous day. The Superintendent sent the case to the USAFA Board. It appears that responsible officials applied...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03926
On 16 January 1987, the applicant was notified by his commander that he was recommending applicant for a discharge for a pattern of minor disciplinary infractions and recommended a general discharge. AFPC/DPPRS complete evaluation is attached at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPPAE stated that the applicant’s requests his Reenlistment Eligibility code 2B “Involuntarily separated with a general or under other than honorable conditions discharge” be changed to allow him to enlist in the Air Force Reserve. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03928
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03928 INDEX CODE: 104.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His debt for the cost of his United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) education be waived. On 15 Mar 01, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification and elected not to waive his right to present his case before a Board of...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03929
Title 10, USC, Section 8911, requires a member to serve at least 20 years of active federal military service to be eligible for years of service retirement (see Exhibit F). A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit E. HQ AFPC/DPPRRP notes the applicant had over 15 years of active service at the time of his discharge but was not eligible to submit an application for retirement under the early retirement program because his AFSC was excluded from consideration. A complete copy of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03931
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03931 INDEX CODE: 111.01 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The duty title on his Officer Performance Report (OPR), rendered for the period 17 May 01 through 16 May 02, be corrected to read “Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight Commander” rather than “Bioenvironmental Engineer”; and, that he...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03939
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03357 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She should have been awarded the SWASM after she served in Saudi Arabia during Desert...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03940
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that although the 23 April 1958 letter from the 25th Air Division states that he completed an NCO Preparatory Academy, the certificate shows he only graduated from a management course, from a preparatory academy. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicant’s complete submission, we are not persuaded that...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03941
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that the applicant had an existing prior to service (EPTS) eye condition that was waived at the time of his enlistment and he completed his four-year term of service receiving an honorable discharge. His eye condition was noted in his enlistment, periodic, and separation medical examinations, and there was no evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03944
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant states that even though the narrative reason for discharge on the applicant’s DD Form 214 is listed as personality disorder, the applicant was not diagnosed with a personality disorder. The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that the narrative reason for discharged should be changed to Secretarial Authority, but feels no change in the RE Code is warranted. Therefore,...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03948
The commander indicated in his recommendation for discharge action that his reason for this action is the Statement of Mental Condition dated 30 October 2002 indicating that he was diagnosed with an Adjustment Disorder with depressed mood. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommended denial. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03949
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03949 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE \ HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be changed to a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 28 Feb 03. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Mar 03.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03952
During that time frame he lost 2 months due to extended Duty Not Including Flying (DNIF) and because his last flight in March 1991 was before the 15th of the month. All an officer can be expected to do is contact his assignments officer, discuss options, volunteer for what is available, and serve where assigned. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03956
The applicant appealed his punishment to the Numbered Air Force Commander. Involuntary intoxication can be a defense to drunk driving only if the applicant did not voluntarily ingest alcohol and his mental state rises to the level of legal insanity. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of either an error or injustice warranting favorable action on the applicant’s request for setting aside the nonjudicial punishment imposed upon him under the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03958
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03958 INDEX CODE: 108.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His AF Form 356, Findings and Recommended Disposition of USAF Physical Evaluation Board, Item 10d, be changed to reflect that his unfitting medical condition for his degenerative disk disease was the result of a combat related...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03960
INDEX CODE: 121.03 AFBCMR 02-03960 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: 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 the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03962
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPPR, on 28 January 2003, provided the applicant with the criteria for the PH and informed him that since he was not injured as a direct result of enemy action, he was not eligible for award of the PH. The applicant has not provided any documentation to show he was injured or wounded as a direct result of enemy action. However, should the applicant provide documentation substantiating he was...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03963
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03963 INDEX NUMBER: 135.00 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None XXX-XX-XXXX HEARING DESIRED: Yes _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The grade of staff sergeant (SSgt) (E-5) with a date of rank (DOR) of 13 Nov 00 that he earned in the Air National Guard be established as the grade in which he was ordered to active duty. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03965
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: Applicant's available military personnel records indicate that he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 6 Jun 56 for a period of four years. The applicant presented for care for his symptoms by four months of service. Applicant's complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit H. Applicant provided a subsequent response, which is at Exhibit I.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03966
In a letter, dated 16 September 1983, the commander notified him that he was recommending his administrative discharge for misconduct, i.e., drug abuse. The BCMR Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPPD recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that the applicant has failed to provide documentation that an error or injustice occurred at the time of his involuntary administrative discharge generated under the provisions of AFR 39-10. The AFPC/DPPD evaluation...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03969
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied. The AFPC/DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 13 March 2003, applicant responded to a Board’s request for legal proof of death by providing a copy of her husband’s death certificate (See Exhibit D). While the possibility exists that the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03970
On 22 Dec 82, he received nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 for financial irresponsibility and was reduced in grade from staff sergeant to sergeant. In their view, the Tower Amendment was not applicable to the applicant because he was reduced in grade prior to completion of 20 years of active service. In order for the applicant to have been eligible for retirement pay recalculation under the Tower Amendment, he would have needed 20 years of active service at the time he held the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03974
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03974 INDEX CODE: 131.01 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be reconsidered for selection to attend in-residence Intermediate Service School (ISS) by Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Year 2002 (CY02) ISS selection board. His squadron forwarded the OPR on 12 Jul 02 but the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03976
DPS states that there is no evidence that the member was miscounseled or misinformed regarding his election of RCSBP. DPS states that there is no evidence that the member was miscounseled or misinformed regarding his election of RCSBP. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant's submission, we are not persuaded that his uncorroborated assertions of miscounseling and confusing instructions, in and by themselves, sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03977
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 21 Mar 03 for review and response. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03978
When a member takes a different version than the others competing for promotion in his or her AFSC, the incorrect test version is equated through a scientific process, which allows the scores on two different versions to be compared. Equating procedures allows the Air Force to derive a score from the wrong test based on the correct mean and standard deviation, which makes the score comparable to the others. _________________________________________________________________ The following...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03981
AFBCMR BC-2002-03981 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: 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 Memorandum for the Chief of Staff...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03982
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03982 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general, under honorable conditions, discharge be upgraded to honorable. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. Therefore, we agree with the opinion and...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-03983
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03983 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation and separation code be changed. The AFBCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPPRS concurs with the AFBCMR Medical Consultant and recommends the applicant’s separation code...