AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02700A
The applicant's request to be reimbursed for his SGLI premiums was considered and denied by the Board on 15 April 2003. Lackland AFB notified its servicemembers of the pending change to SGLI coverage by using the base bulletins, newspapers, and the April 2001 pay statements. It would appear that he was notified of the SGLI increase and we find no evidence to support his miscounseling contention.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02702
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that there is no evidence in the applicant’s medical or personnel records, which proves he was injured as a direct result of enemy action. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02703
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-02703 INDEX CODE: 107.00 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: YES XXXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp. Unfortunately, the applicant’s records were destroyed in the 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center, and the only documents...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02708
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-02708 INDEX CODE: 100.03, 100.06 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code be changed to one that would allow him to return to active duty. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02712
The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant indicates in her response to the Air Force evaluation that she disagrees with the BCMR Medical Consultant’s statement of her request. AF Form 618, Medical Board Report, coupled with the narrative summaries/consultations, commander’s letters, etc., address her unfitting conditions as required for review by the PEB. Disability...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02718
A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPPPEB states that in reference to the applicant’s assertion that the senior rater signed the PRF based on an incorrect officer performance report and without knowledge of several major career achievements, the senior rater could have included the accomplishments in the applicant’s original PRF without it being documented in the record of performance. The most significant documents provided for our review...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02727
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02727 INDEX CODE: 111.05 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) rendered for the period 29 Jun 01 through 10 Feb 02, be removed from his records. Evidence has not been presented which would lead us to believe the contested report is not a true and accurate...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02730
_________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He should be awarded the PH because he was hit by shrapnel from enemy fire and should be awarded the DFC because he completed over 25 combat missions. The applicant also states that during the period in question, the 8th Air Force had an established policy whereby the DFC was awarded upon the completion of 25 combat missions. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02732
According to the Medical Consultant, there was no evidence in the record that the applicant exhibited symptoms of bipolar disorder prior to his drug abuse. First, there was no evidence that the applicant suffered from an untreated bipolar disorder at the time of or prior to his offenses in 1984. A complete copy of the AFLSA/JAJM evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02733
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02733 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by Special Selection Boards (SSBs) for the Calendar Year 1993A (CY93A) Lieutenant Colonel Judge Advocate General (JAG) Central Selection Board, and any subsequent boards where instructions...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02735
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. On 27 April 1945, he was awarded the Purple Heart (PH) for wounds received in action on 13 January 1945, during the Leyte Island Operation. His injury on 1 April 1945 (i.e., fractured toe when an ammunition box fell during a landing operation), does not constitute an injury incurred as a direct result of enemy action; therefore, he is not eligible for another award of the PH.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02736
In support of his appeal, the applicant provided a letter from the Department of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records, dated 20 August 2002. On 12 November 2002 and 20 December 2002, SAF/MRBR notified the applicant that they had received his available military personnel records from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) and contacted officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) to receive copies of his service medical records, to evaluate his request to...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02737
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02737 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect the award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and one oak leaf cluster (OLC) to the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) and Air Force Organizational...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02741
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, AFPC/DPPRSR, dated 8 Apr 03. BC-2002-02741 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-2002-02743
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He is the disabled child of the servicemember and his eligibility for SBP has not been documented. 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. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPTR states the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02744
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that while the applicant had allergic conjunctivitis while on active duty, the condition was not unfitting for continued military service at the time he was separated from the Regular Air Force. Whereas, Title 38, U.S.C., which governs the DVA compensation system, was written to allow awarding compensation ratings for...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02753A
INDEX CODE: 131.09, 131.04, 131.05 AFBCMR BC-2002-02753 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, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02757
________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPAE indicates that an extension to an enlistment can be cancelled only if the reason for the extension no longer exists. We took notice of the applicant’s complete 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02758
DPPPE contends, as did the ERAB, that the applicant failed to provide specific documentation to support any of his allegations as well as being unclear in his statement citing evidence of a miscommunication between two other parties. (Exhibit D) _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 8 November 2002, for review and comment within 30 days. After...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02763
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-02763 INDEX CODE: 107.00 APPLICANT COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) instead of the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM). _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial stating...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02764
Members of the Board Mr. Joseph A. Roj, Ms. Kathleen F. Graham, and Mr. James W. Russell III, considered this application on 4 March 2003. Ltr, AFPC/DPPRS, dtd 19 Dec 02 AFBCMR 02-02764 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 Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records is announced, and it...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02766
INDEX CODE: 129.02 AFBCMR 02-02766 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-2002-02770
However, on 9 Feb 00, the group commander decided not to file the LOR in the applicant’s Officer Selection Record (OSR). On 12 May 00, the rater informed the applicant that his promotion to lieutenant colonel was delayed pending the outcome of the ongoing AFOSI investigation regarding allegations of fraternization, unprofessional conduct, providing alcohol to minors, obstruction of justice, and making false official statements. The applicant provided a rebuttal dated 30 Jun 00, claiming in...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02770A
A complete copy of the applicant’s submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit G. Since the Article 32 ROI was not obtainable when the applicant’s appeal was first reviewed and based on what appeared to be excerpts of the ROI in his latest submission, on 28 Mar 03 the AFBCMR Staff requested he provide a complete copy of the Article 32 ROI for the Board to examine when his case was reviewed for possible reconsideration. Also provided is a 4 Oct 00 letter from the wing commander dismissing...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02775
He be considered for promotion to the grade of colonel by special selection board (SSB) for the CY01B Central Colonel Selection Board with the corrected OSB. The complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 20 Dec 02 for review and comment within 30 days. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02776
The Air Force Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for upgrade on 17 November 1992. A copy of the Record of Proceedings, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPRS states that they believe the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation. Exhibit C. Record of Proceedings, dated 7 Dec 93, w/atchs.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02777
________________________________________________________________ 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. However, after reviewing the applicant’s request and the evidence of record, we find the narrative reason for her entry-level separation, “Personality Disorder,” to be inappropriate. ROSCOE...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02780
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. He was asked to provide a copy of the order awarding him the MSM. On 30 September 2002 AFPC/DPPPR requested the applicant provide a copy of the order awarding him the MSM.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02787
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The “4” rating does not match the accomplishments for the reporting period; the feedback AF Form 931 marked to the extreme right margin stated he needed little or no improvement; he received no counseling from his supervisor if there was need for improvement from the last feedback prior to EPR closeout; his entire career reflects superior performance in all areas of responsibilities past and present,...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02788
The applicant disagreed with the Board’s findings and requested a formal hearing of his case. His rebuttal requested that his medical condition be evaluated as 40 percent disabling or higher. The complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. _____________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 6 Dec 02 for review and comment within 30 days.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02789
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02789 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His AF Form 709, Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF) that was presented to the Calendar Year 2001 (CY01) Central Colonel Selection Board be amended and he be considered for promotion by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for the CY01 selection board. The...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02795
The commander indicated in his recommendation for discharge action that considering the member’s character of service he did not consider the urinalysis submitted on 12 March 1986, but based his recommendation that he receive a general discharge on his overall military record during his current enlistment. On 19 September 1986, the Administrative Discharge Board recommended the applicant be discharged for minor disciplinary infractions and commission of a serious offense, to wit: drug...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02797
The DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Counsel responded and states that he concurs the recommendation of the Medical Consultant. The Board considered the applicant's request that his records be corrected to reflect that he was medically retired; however, the Board majority does not believe that his condition at the time of his discharge was severe enough to warrant a disability...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02798
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02798 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for discharge be changed to a medical condition existing prior to service and his uncharacterized discharge be changed to honorable. The Medical Consultant states that the applicant had a history of ADHD since...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02800
Applicant's request to have his RE code changed was denied by the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) on 8 Aug 75. After reviewing the evidence of record, we are unpersuaded that the applicant’s records are in error or that he has been the victim of an injustice. Exhibit C. Letter, AFDRB Hearing Record, dated 8 Aug 75.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02802
He served a tour in Vietnam during the period 20 Dec 63 through 2 Jan 65. The PH review board did not review this case because no documentation has been provided to show he incurred an injury or wound as a direct result of enemy action. The DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 27 Nov 02 for review and comment within...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02803
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2002-02803 INDEX CODE 100.06 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of “4E” (Grade is airman first class (A1C) or below and airman completed 31 or more months, if a first-term airman) be changed to one that will allow enlistment in the Air National Guard (ANG)....
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02807
Applicant was discharged from the Air Force on 7 Jun 85. He petitioned the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) to upgrade his discharge to honorable in 1993. We find no evidence of error in this case and after thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record, we do not believe he has been the victim of an injustice.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02809
DPPPR states that he provided a copy of an order deploying him from Barksdale AFB on 9 Mar 59 for 90 days to APO NT 677 for a SAC rotational movement but he did not provide documentation to show the location of the deployment or that he accomplished the deployment. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice with respect to his request that his Reserve time be added to his DD Form 214 and that he be awarded the Armed Forces...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02812
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02812 INDEX CODE: 126.03 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Letter of Reprimand (LOR), dated 22 Feb 02, and the Unfavorable Information File (UIF) be declared void and removed from her records. In support of her appeal, the applicant provided documentation pertaining to the LOR, including...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02814
Despite having completed nearly 18 years of service, TSgt Willis decided to separate. The sole evidence of her alleged lack of integrity and failure to meet standards is the fact that she and TSgt Willis began dating and were married fairly soon after his separation. _________________________________________________________________ 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-2002-02815
Thus, her length of time at the USAFA was in the best interest of the USAFA and the Air Force and it is an injustice for her to be penalized for supporting the USAFA. To her knowledge there were only three non-rated officers across the Air Force with DP recommendations that were not promoted. The Board also consideration changing only the duty title on the OPR and PRF; however the Board majority is not persuaded by the evidence presented that she has substantiated that the duty titles...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02821
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. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Ms. Cheryl Jacobson, and Mr. James W. Russell III considered this application on 8 May 2003. THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ Vice Chair Attachment: Ltr, HQ AFPC/AFPC/DPW, dtd 14 Mar 03, with attachment AFBCMR BC-2002-02821 INDEX CODE:...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02825
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: 02-02825 INDEX CODE 129.01 131.05 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His time in grade (TIG) as an E5 be corrected to reflect all of his TIG from prior service in the US Navy and his date of rank (DOR) as an Air Force E5 be changed from 7 Mar 00 to 25 Jul 99. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02831
Counsel indicated that all three advisory opinions blindly state commanders have a lot of discretion in these matters, and they can impose an LOR. The investigating officer in this case was the applicant’s former supervisor. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPPE, dated 6 May 03.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02833
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2002-02833 INDEX CODE 105.01 105.06 106.04 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her 2001 bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded. A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02835
When a medical condition results in physical profile limitations for one year, a medical board is required to determine whether the Air Force member is fit for duty. However, her enlistment contract specifically stated that she would not be eligible for cross training into another specialty until she completed 59 months on active duty. The complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02837
His dishonorable discharge be upgraded to honorable. 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. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02840
In support of the applicant’s appeal, the nephew submits the applicant’s records showing the Air Medals and decorations received by the applicant during his time in service. Officers never promoted while in active service would be promoted on the first duty day of terminal leave provided they served two years on active duty in their present grade and had an efficiency index of 35 or higher. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02842
The military judge found the applicant guilty of all charges and sentenced him to be reduced to the grade of E-1, be confined for 10 months, and to receive a bad conduct discharge. Therefore, based on the available evidence of record, we find no compelling basis upon which to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 02-02842 in Executive Session on...