AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2000-03051A
A complete copy of the Record of Proceedings (ROP) is at Exhibit E. In an application dated 18 May 2004, the applicant submitted a request for reconsideration. He indicates it has been twenty years since his discharge and he has learned from his mistakes. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: A majority of the panel finds insufficient evidence of error or injustice and recommends the application be denied.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2000-03359-2a
SECOND ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2000-03359 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be promoted to the grade of captain in 1945 upon separation from active duty or in 1950, after serving an additional five years in the Reserve. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2000.03350
3A031 – Information Management Apprentice, 9 mos On 14 Aug 99, he was honorably discharged, under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (Completion of Required Active Service), and was issued an RE code of 4G (No AFSC awarded that is commensurate with grade). A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant contends that he did not realize he had been reassigned to AFSC 3A031,...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2001-00122
On 20 May 97, the applicant was advised in writing of HQ AFROTC’s decision, and notified that he would be required to complete the PFT, 1.5 mile run, and meet weight and body fat standards for commissioning. In regards to the applicant’s allegation that the debt of $77,000 is disproportionate, he states that maintaining body fat standards is a training requirement specified in the AFROTC contract. Counsel also asserts that AFOATS/JA glosses over the fact that when the applicant was weighed...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2001-00404A
In a letter to her Congressman, applicant contends a federal judge ruled in Dec 03 the order to take the anthrax vaccine was illegal (Exhibit G). Additionally, we note that litigation concerning the anthrax vaccination program is still pending and that additional rulings have been made since the one referenced by the applicant that the order to take the anthrax vaccination was illegal. _______________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2001-00860A
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2001-00860 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded three additional Air Medals (AMs) for a total of nine AMs, based on his completion of a total of 50 combat missions. For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the application, and the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2001-00969A-2
Counsel states that the applicant was not provided any rationale for denial of his promotion when considered for promotion by SSB. 628(b) (2) prescribes how an SSB should make its promotion decision: • A Special Selection Board convened under paragraph (1) shall consider the record of the person whose name was referred to it for consideration as that record, if corrected, would have appeared to the board that considered him. 628(c) (1) and a court (or the correction board) “could not...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2001-01303a
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2001-01303 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: HAROLD G. MERCER XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) awarded for actions on 23 September 1970, be upgraded to the Silver Star Medal (SSM). In addition, this Board has considered several applications from members of the Rustic...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2001-01465-2
After considering the evidence provided, the Board corrected the applicant’s records to reflect his reason for separation as “Directed by the Secretary of the Air Force,” with the corresponding separation code “JFF.” The Board found insufficient evidence of an error or injustice in regard to the applicant’s request to have his involvement in the disarming of a gunman at the Natchitoches Christmas Light Festival acknowledged. In support of his appeal, he provided a personal statement,...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2001-01698A
In a letter dated 22 Jan 04, the applicant again requests award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and reinstatement of the five Bronze Stars on his Vietnam Service Medal (Exhibit G). _______________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: After reviewing the new evidence submitted by the applicant, the Board does not find sufficient evidence that the applicant was assigned or attached to a unit in Vietnam, which would entitle him to the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2001-02390
On 13 March 2002, the applicant’s request that his DD Form 214 be updated to include the Vietnam Service Medal was considered and denied by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit F. On 6 February 2004, the applicant submitted a request for reconsideration. While the VA report does not provide conclusive evidence that would normally be required in support of this type of appeal, the majority of the Board is persuaded that it does provide plausible evidence that supports his...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2001-03042A
On 10 April 2002, the applicant’s request for his general discharge be upgraded to honorable was considered and denied by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit F. On 22 November 2003, the applicant now requests his general discharge be upgraded to honorable based on clemency, he provides a personal statement and a letter supporting his post-service activities. _______________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2001-03345A
On 21 May 2002, the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) considered and denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a honorable. However, his request that his special court-martial conviction be expunged from his records was beyond the jurisdiction of the Board (Exhibits A-F). The majority notes the post-service documentation submitted; however, they are not persuaded the information warrants a...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-00082-2
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-00082-2 COUNSEL: TX VETERANS COMMISSION HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: In the applicant’s request for reconsideration, he requests the reason for his separation (Triable by Court-Martial) and his reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of “2B” be changed; and, his under other than...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-00254-2
Applicant received an RE code of “2C,” “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without characterization of service.” On 21 Aug 02, the AFBCMR considered and denied a request from the applicant to change his RE code to a “1” to allow his reentry into the Air Force (Exhibit G). ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to the Board’s request, the BCMR Medical Consultant reviewed the applicant’s new...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-00745A
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-00745 INDEX CODES: 131.01, 131.09 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be directly promoted to the grade of colonel; or, he again be given Special Selection Board (SSB) consideration for promotion to the grade of colonel by the Calendar Year 2001A (CY01A) Colonel...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-01242
Further, it appears the AAF Letter advised Flight Officers of the proper procedures to apply for a commission after separation from active duty. With regard to the applicant’s request for documents indicating his rank and serial number upon his release from active duty, we note the Certificate of Service, which he provided, clearly reflects his rank as a Flight Officer with a serial number of T 64 814. Apparently, as noted by the Air Force in their initial review of this application, his...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-01515A
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-01515 XXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None XXX-XX-XXXX HEARING DESIRED: No ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: In his request for reconsideration, applicant requests that his Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) Code of “2Q” “Personnel medically retired or discharged” be changed to one that would allow his reentry into the Air Force. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-01531A
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-01531 INDEX CODE: 100.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: In the applicant’s request for reconsideration, he requests he be given credit for two enemy aircraft shot down on 1 January 1945. On 20 June 2002, the Board considered and denied the applicant’s request. He states...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-01793C
THIRD ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-01793 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None XXX-XX-XXXX HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The applicant requests reconsideration of the following previously denied requests: a. After reviewing the applicant’s complete evidence of record to include the new evidence, the Board again denied the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-01976A
On 3 October 2000, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) in the grade of E-5 (SSgt). On 25 March 2003, the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) considered and denied the applicant’s request. For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant's request, and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings, with attachments, at Exhibit I.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-02099-3
On 2 Jul 03, the Board reconsidered and again denied the applicant’s appeal (See Addendum Record of Proceedings at Exhibit O). Rather, she was discharged because she was denied reenlistment. Exhibit P. Letter, Applicant, dated 17 Jan 04, w/atchs.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-02301
An MEB was convened on 1 Feb 00 and referred her case to an Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) with a diagnosis of Axis I: somatization disorder, PTSD, chronic and partial remission, depressive disorder not otherwise specified; and Axis II: borderline and paranoid personality traits. Her PTSD represents an existing prior to service condition that in combination with her maladaptive personality traits is significantly responsible for her primary unfitting diagnosis of somatization...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-02345C
Members of the Board Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Ms. Martha Maust, and Mr. Michael V. Barbino considered this application on 10 Mar 04. THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ Chair Attachment: Ltr, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 27 Feb 04, w/atchs. AFBCMR BC-2002-02345 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-02377
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant reviewed applicant’s request and opined that the narrative reason for discharge can be changed to Secretarial Authority and states that no change in the characterization of service or Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code is warranted. The RE code of 2C, “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level characterization of service” is correct. After a...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-02385
The applicant submitted a request to the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) to have his under honorable conditions (general) discharge upgraded to honorable. The applicant submitted a request to the Air Force Personnel Board (AFPB) to change his reenlistment code. Based on the information and evidence provided they recommend the applicant's request be denied (Exhibit D).
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-02387A
AFBCMR 02-02387 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 | CY2004 | BC-2002-02392
DPPTR states that Public Law 96-402 permits members who have been rated 100 percent disabled by the DVA for five continuous years immediately following retirement, or ten consecutive years if rated 100 percent after retirement, to withdraw from SBP. He could have terminated his SBP coverage during the 1998 - 1999 open disenrollment period, but did not submit a request to do so. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-02394
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02394 COUNSEL: FREDERICK C. STERN HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) Code of 2C be changed to allow his enlistment in the Air National Guard (ANG). _________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The record, as it exists, does...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-02395
Applicant’s NGB Form 22, Report of Separation and Record of Service, reflects that he received a general discharge on 31 May 2000 under the provisions of AFI 36-3209, para 3.21.3.2 (Misconduct - Drug Abuse). _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: ANG/DPFP recommends denial. 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 National Guard...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-02423
The case was reviewed by the Air Force Personnel Board and returned to the Strategic Air Command (SAC) on 3 February 1960 recommending the applicant appear before a Board of Inquiry to show cause why he should not be discharged from all appointments held in the Air Force. Other than the applicant’s assertion, no evidence has been presented to show an abuse of authority by his former wing commander or that of the members of the Board of Inquiry. With regards to the applicant’s allegation...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-02424
___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He incorrectly completed the DD Form 2656-1, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Election Statement for Former Spouse Coverage, and should have completed it to reflect former spouse coverage. On 1 Aug 02, they requested that the applicant provide a completed DD Form 2656-1, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Election Statement for Former Spouse Coverage, and his former spouse’s marriage certificate. The complete...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-02438
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: 02-02438 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His time spent completing his degree on the Educational Delay Program (EDP) be recalculated to provide 100% credit so that his date of rank (DOR) to second lieutenant would be 14 Dec 99, rather than 22 Sep 00. We find it troubling that, had the applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-02517
A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states that he agrees with AFPC’s summary of his basis for request except for their final statement, “…there was a delay in signing the required paperwork needed to make the correction to his DIEUS.” He states, actually, there was an AFROTC-induced delay in processing his four-year scholarship award delaying his...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-02537
A request to retire (Temporary Early Retirement Authority – TERA) should have been approved by the Air National Guard (ANG) and the U.S. Air Force. His application to retire early under TERA was disapproved and he subsequently accepted an SSB as a result of an involuntary RIF action. The DPPI statement “116th Wing commander elected to fund the new CM position and according to Georgia (ANG) the applicant did not apply for the position when the vacancy was announced.” He began terminal leave...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-02637
The available records do not reflect that he reported any history of foot pain or flat feet while he was on active duty in the Air Force. The Consultant further notes that service medical records for the period the applicant was on active duty in the Army (1988-1989) contain no entries for foot pain except on his Army separation physical exam. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-02730a
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02730 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: TOM DRAKE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Purple Heart (PH) and the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC). In this respect, we note the Board previously denied his request for award of the DFC based on the absence of evidence that he completed a total...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-02843
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02843 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect that he suffers from clinical depression, and, that the cause of the depression comes from the ringing in his ears and migraine headaches. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-03006
He was denied additional training flights after breaks in training to which he was entitled and which other students received. However, AETCI 36-2205 requires undergraduate flying training squadrons to inform the ANG anytime Guard students require a progress check, an elimination check, a commander's review, or when there is a reasonable doubt about the student's potential to complete training. The DOF evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-03181
The letter of reprimand (LOR), dated 2 Jun 00, and the associated unfavorable information file (UIF) be removed from his records. In his response to the evaluation prepared by AFPC/DPPPO, counsel addresses their recommendation not to remove the letter written by the applicant to the CY00B Major Central Selection Board president. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice regarding the applicant’s requests with the exception of voiding...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-03224
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial of the applicant’s request for award of the PH medal. AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial of the applicant’s request for award of the PH medal. The applicant has not provided any documentation or corroborating evidence that he suffered any injuries or wounds while a POW in Germany.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-03351
Whether the applicant’s symptoms in the months prior to entering active duty were of such character or severity that would have warranted reporting by the applicant cannot be clearly determined from the available evidence, but evidence does suggest that onset of clinically significant symptoms occurred following entry onto active duty. Upon this review, the Board will find that absolutely no evidence of any mental health conditions existed prior to signing the AFHPSP contact on August 29,...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-03493
She asserted she did not tell her recruiter or report her drug use on her security form because she felt she would not be able to enlist in the Air Force. A 1 Dec 00 medical entry reported the applicant presented with upper back pain after carrying her backpack, apparently on her left side. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded her general discharge for fraudulent enlistment should be changed to an honorable discharge for...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-03499
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. Roscoe Hinton Jr., Ms. Martha A. Maust, and Ms. Carolyn B. Willis considered this application on 2 March 2004. ROSCOE HINTON JR. Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, AFBCMR Medical Consultant, dtd 30 Oct 03, with attachment AFBCMR BC-2002-03499 INDEX CODE:...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-03562-2
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03562-2 INDEX CODE: 111.01, 131.01 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: In the applicant’s request for reconsideration, he requests his P0500A promotion recommendation form (PRF) be corrected to reflect a $166 million program versus an $80 million...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-03647
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 1 July 2003, the Board considered this application and recommended invitational travel orders be issued to the applicant for the purpose of undergoing a physical examination and review by the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), and the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) to determine his medical condition as of 8 February 2000, and, that the results of the evaluation be forwarded to the Board so that necessary...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-03793
A 22 February 2001, mental health appointment reported that when he was about twelve, he and two friends meditated. He underwent a medical evaluation board (MEB), and on 7 May 2001, the informal physical evaluation board (PEB) determined that his dissociated disorder was unfitting, existed prior to service without service aggravation and recommended administrative discharge. The DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-03823A
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-03823 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: In the applicant’s request for reconsideration, she requests that her Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF) be amended to reflect a Professional Military Education (PME) recommendation for Intermediate Service School (ISS) and...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-04054A
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPPWM states by direction of the Air Force Board of Correction for Military Records (AFBCMR) the applicant was supplementally considered for promotion to SMSgt by the 01E8 promotion board. They further state for the applicant to assume the grade of SMSgt with an effective date of 1 September 2001, his record would need to be corrected to reflect he did not retire until 1 September 2003, after...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-04071
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-04071 INDEX NUMBER: 107.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Air Force Achievement Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster (AFAM, 1 OLC), awarded for the period 24 April 1999 to 23 April 2001, be upgraded to an Air Force Commendation Medal, Second Oak Leaf Cluster (AFCM, 2 OLC),...