AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-01945
Members of the Board, Mr. Robert S. Boyd, Mr. Laurence M. Groner, and Mr. Mike Novel, considered this application on 23 July 2003. ROBERT S. BOYD Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, AFPC/DPP, dtd 1 Jun 03, w/atch BC-2002-01945 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 of Military...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-01954
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-01954 INDEX NUMBER: 110.00 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None XXX-XX-XXXX HEARING DESIRED: No ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry code of “2C,” entry-level separation without characterization of service, be changed to one that would allow his reentry into the Air Force. On 16 Apr 97, he was separated with an entry-level...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-01957
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-01957 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Character of Service on her DD Form 214, Block 24, be corrected to read “honorable” rather than “uncharacterized.” _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She served in the U.S. Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-01958
On 30 Aug 01, he enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the grade of E-2. After reviewing the available evidence of record it appears that his grade and date of rank upon enlistment into the Air Force were properly determined. _________________________________________________________________ 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-2002-01959
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPPWB states that should the AFBCMR grant his request, providing he is otherwise eligible, the applicant will be entitled to supplemental promotion consideration beginning with cycle 01E6. Applicant’s contention that Family Advocacy assumed he had argued with his wife in front of the children at home, but did not have evidence to substantiate the allegation and therefore, it is unjust, they state,...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-01965
The DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant responded and stated that the only documents he has is his word and medical reports. Therefore, without persuasive evidence that he was wounded as a direct result of enemy action, we find no compelling basis to favorably consideration of his application _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-01967
Other than the applicant’s attached brief and a copy of his Certificate of Military Service obtained from NPRC, the facts leading to the discharge are not available in his records. On 7 December 1979 the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) considered and denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-01975
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-01975 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Year 1994A (CY94A) Lieutenant Colonel Judge Advocate General (JAG) Central Selection Board, and any subsequent boards where instructions...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-01976
He enlisted into the Regular Air Force (RegAF) on 3 October 2000 in the grade of an E-5. _________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPAE states the applicant, at the time of his reenlistment, had 8 years and 28 days of TAFMS. The enlistment agreement further stated the applicant’s DOR would be the date of his enlistment in the RegAF.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-01981
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-01981 INDEX CODE: 100.03, 100.06 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed. The Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPPAE reviewed applicant’s request and recommends denial. Additionally, she provided no facts warranting a change...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-01985
In support of her request, applicant submits a personal statement copies of the contested reports with her rebuttal statements, and additional documents associated with the issues cited in her contentions. The HQ AFPC/DPPPE evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 16 Aug 02 for review and response. The applicant has not presented...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-01998
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The Purple Heart that he was awarded is not recorded in his discharge documents or the wounds he received. He was asked to provide documentation to substantiate his claim for award of the Purple Heart Medal. We note that, to date, the applicant has not provided documentation to substantiate his claim.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-01999
The member could have elected former spouse SBP coverage on the applicant’s behalf when he applied for commencement of his retired pay, but failed to do so. A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 9 August 2002 for review and response within 30 days. After a thorough review of the evidence of...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02001
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSAMP recommended denial. In response to a previous request, they had asked the applicant to provide a certified copy of the birth certificate reflecting the correct spelling of his last name before they could make the requested change. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 02- 02001 in Executive...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02012
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-01476 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Officer Performance Report (OPR) for the period 21 June 1998 through 4 May 1999 be declared void and removed from his records and he receive Special Selection Board (SSB) consideration for promotion to the grade of colonel by the CY98C, CY99A, and...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02020
His DAFSC for the effective date of 14 Jun 96 includes an incorrect “Q” prefix certifying him as an evaluator, which he never was. JOE G. LINEBERGER Director Air Force Review Boards Agency MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS (AFBCMR) SUBJECT: AFBCMR Application of XXXXXXX, XXX-XX-XXXX In Executive Session on 16 January 2003, we considered the applicant’s request for promotion consideration to major by Special Selection Board (SSB) for...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02030
On 25 March 2002, the applicant's commander notified him that he was being discharged for mental disorders, specifically a personality disorder. The Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPPAE indicates that based on the review of his case file, his RE code 2C, “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service” is correct. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02039
On 8 May 2000, applicant elected to continue on active duty and understood that he would be considered for promotion by active duty promotion boards. This action was based on the applicant being forced to meet an active duty board with one active duty report and non-completion of ISS. At no time did the applicant request his tour be curtailed or that he be removed from the active duty list.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02040
A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant contends he did not receive his OSB in time to review it prior to the promotion board. A complete copy of applicant’s response, with attachments, is at Exhibit F. _________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPPE asserts the applicant has not provided any...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02047
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: 02-02047 #3 INDEX CODE 131.10 131.05 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: Yes _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be reinstated to Regular component active duty as if never separated with all entitlements based on a Regular component commission at his current Reserve grade of colonel. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02051A
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 13 November 2001, the applicant’s request that he be promoted to the Reserve grade of Major was considered and denied by the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibits A-D. He believes there is evidence to support his assertion that the selection board was unaware of the complete history of his medical profile and given the competition for...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02061
AFBCMR 02-02061 INDEX CODE: 137.00 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02075
After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant's submission, the discharge appears to be in compliance with the governing AFI and we find no evidence to indicate that his separation from the Air Force was inappropriate. We find no evidence of error in this case and after thoroughly reviewing the documentation that has been submitted in support of applicant's appeal, we do not believe he has suffered from an injustice. Exhibit B.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02078
His maximum weight by Air Force standards was 189 pounds. They indicated that the applicant received a physical examination on 16 July 1981 in conjunction with his involuntary discharge action for failing to meet Air Force Weight Control Program (WCP) standards. Further, we find no evidence in his records that his knee condition prevented him from meeting standards for Air Force weight management.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02083
He has provided no evidence of a clear error or injustice related to the nonjudicial punishment action. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: By letter, dated 9 Jun 03, the applicant indicated that he does not want the Board to consider any issues related to his discharge at this time. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02089
_________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He should be awarded the PH based on wounds he received in 1944, when a booby trap exploded. There is no evidence in the applicant’s medical or personnel records which proves he was injured as a direct result of enemy action. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicant’s contentions, we are not persuaded that his injuries were the direct result of enemy action.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02090
The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPPRRP also recommends that the applicant be compensated for five days of leave. The complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 11 Oct 02 for review and comment within 30 days. The Board agrees with the recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility to...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02091
He was contacted in Jul 76 that he was to be administratively discharged from the Air Force Reserve (ISLRS). The evidence of record indicates that the applicant was assigned to ISLRS on 30 Sep 74 and was eventually discharged from the Air Force Reserve on 9 Feb 78 after a prolonged assignment in ISLRS. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02096
The instructions (as does guidance in AFI 36-2501) specifically state, “Officers will not be considered by a Special Selection Board if, in exercising reasonable diligence, the officer should have discovered the error or omission in his/her records and could have taken timely corrective action.” The applicant should have ensured that all his errors had been correctly updated on his OSB prior to the board. They have not been provided any evidence that the applicant made any attempt to...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02099
In a rebuttal to the Air Force evaluation, applicant now requests that she be reinstated to active duty in the Air Force, promoted to the grade of technical sergeant (TSgt) (E-6) and allowed to cross train into the Paralegal career field she was approved for prior to her discharge. The applicant’s complete statement is at Exhibit L. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPAE recommends that the applicant’s RE code be changed to “3K,”...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02103
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02103 COUNSEL: JOSEPH W. KASTL HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Officer Performance Report rendered for the period 9 June 1998 to 8 June 1999 be corrected to reflect the correct duty title, period of report and reason for the report and he receives a Special Selection Board (SSB) consideration for...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02107
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Because he applied for a Stop Loss waiver that was approved, he did not have enough time before his retirement date to use 10 remaining days of leave on his account. DPPRRP notes that the applicant only had 2 days from his Stop Loss waiver approval to his effective retirement date but states that the applicant had the opportunity to extend his retirement effective date up to 30 days and neglected to...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02123
Members of the Board Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Mr. Gregory A. Parker and Mr. James W. Russell III considered this application on April 29, 2003. RICHARD A. PETERSON Panel Chair Attachments: 1. Ltr, AFPC/DPAMW, dtd Jul 25, 2002, w/Atchs AFBCMR BC-2002-02123 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02127
The applicant presented materials for consideration and made a personal appearance; however, on 5 Jan 01 the XX AW commander strongly recommended to the 22nd Air Force (22 AF) commander that the applicant be removed from the promotion list. A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. HQ AFRC/DPM advises that the Article 15 was never placed in the applicant’s record. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02134
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-02134 INDEX CODE: 100.03 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her uncharacterized entry-level separation for fraudulent entry be changed to a medical discharge. Applicant states that she never needed the inhaler and did not suffer another attack until the present time. He affirms that...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02135
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02135 INDEX CODE: 131.01, 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be considered for promotion to the grade of colonel by Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Year 2001B Central Colonel Selection Board due to a missing decoration citation in his officer selection record (OSR) and...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02142
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02142 INDEX NUMBER: 131.00 XXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None XXX-XX-XXXX HEARING DESIRED: No __________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Officer Selection Brief (OSB) and his “as met” Officer Selection Record (OSR) for the CY01B Lieutenant Colonel Promotion Selection Board be corrected to reflect the appropriate duty assignment history. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02145
The applicant now contends the Air Force erred in determining his effective date of coverage believing it should be established on the date his divorce decree was modified; however, the applicant’s effective date for coverage was determined in accordance with the applicable law in effect at the time he applied for correction of records. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02151
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02151 COUNSEL: MARY NEWMAN HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her late husband’s records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart (PH). The PH is awarded for wounds received as a direct result of enemy actions (i.e., gunshot or shrapnel wounds, hand-to-hand combat wounds, forced aircraft bail...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02153
Based on the limited documentation in the applicant’s file, they found that the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation in effect at the time of his discharge. The complete Air Force evaluation is at Exhibit D. ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 22 Aug 03 for review and comment within...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02179
In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement and documents associated with his request for upgrade of his AFCM. He was awarded the AFCM 2OLC as an end-of-tour decoration. His commander recommended award of the AFCM at the time of his departure, which was approved by the present commander, and his request for upgrade to the MSM was denied.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02179a
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 1 Apr 03, the Board considered and denied the applicant's request that his AFCM be upgraded to an MSM. He reiterates that his chain of command promised him and his supervisor that he would be awarded an MSM and because he exceeded the established standards. In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement, statements of support, copies of email communications, an extract from...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02189
The applicant was assigned to the 367 Bombardment Squadron, in the European Theater of Operations as a Navigator, from 15 November 1943 through 11 June 1945, when he returned to the Continental United States. By letter, dated 3 December 2002, AFPC/DPW, requested that the applicant’s discharge document be corrected to reflect he was a POW from 13 December 1943 to 13 May 1945 and that he be considered for award of the Purple Heart (See Exhibit D). The applicant contends that he should...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02193
After thoroughly reviewing the available evidence of record and noting the applicant’s complete submission, we find no evidence of error or injustice. _________________________________________________________________ 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 will only be reconsidered upon the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02198
It appears that she is requesting administrative corrections be made to her medical records and discharge documents. She submitted a hardship letter requesting that she be assigned to a different location or separated so that she could later reenlist. The DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 14 Feb 03 for review...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02242
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02242 INDEX NUMBER: 110.00 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None XXX-XX-XXXX HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: It appears that the applicant requests that the Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) he received as a sentence of court-martial be upgraded to honorable, his former grade of master sergeant be restored and he...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02278
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-02278 INDEX NUMBER: 126.00 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None XXX-XX-XXXX HEARING DESIRED: Yes _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Article 15s imposed on him on 9 Aug 96 and 8 Oct 98 be set aside and all property, rights, and privileges of which he was deprived be restored. On 7 Aug 96, while serving in the grade of...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02285
___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: When he was notified in late 1999 to early 2000 that he needed to obtain or decline retainability, he informed the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) and signed a letter of intent that he would reenlist in early Jul 00 to receive the most of his SRB as possible. Members must have, obtain retainability, or decline to obtain retainability within 30 days of making their overseas returnee selection. We...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02286
The laws governing SBP prohibits a married service member from electing coverage under SBP for a former spouse if the service member declined coverage prior to retirement unless Congress authorizes an open enrollment period. Open enrollment packages were mailed to all retired service members advising them of the opportunity to make or change an SBP election. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02302
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02302 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The characterization of his discharge be upgraded from general (under honorable conditions) to honorable and the narrative reason for separation and reentry (RE) code be changed to allow him to serve his country once again. ...