AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00037
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant’s states his first meeting with the recruiter was in early August 2001. Add 8 months for processing time, and appointment orders would have been dated in June 2002. In his letter to the board dated 30 December 2003, he requested that his appointment date be backed up 15 months, after reviewing it again, he believes 12 months is the correct amount of time.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00039
INDEX CODE: 108.00 AFBCMR 2004-00039 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 | CY2004 | BC-2004-00040
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was never awarded the Purple Heart after his B-17 aircraft was shot down by enemy fire and he received a shrapnel wound to his right knee and injured his back. They indicated the applicant states the VA rating for service-connected disability for his back and right knee prove he was injured during WWII. The applicant has not provided sufficient information or documentation to substantiate his...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00042
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPTR recommends the application be denied. We, therefore, agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden that he has suffered either an error or an injustice. _________________________________________________________________ The...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00044
BC-2004-00044, et al 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 Records is announced, and it is directed that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the individuals listed on the attached roster be corrected to show that they...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00052
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that at the time, the applicant did not contest the IPEB’s decision to decrease the 22% disability rating to 10% because his service medical records indicated the condition existed prior to service. Applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00054
The DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states he received information that one of the CENTAF Decoration Board members misled the board’s deliberations by claiming the applicant’s unit did not support the OEF making its members ineligible for BSM consideration. Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant’s Review, dated 8 May 04. ROSCOE HINTON JR. Panel Chair AFBCMR...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00055
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00055 INDEX CODE: 111.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Referral Enlisted Performance Report (EPR), rendered for the period 6 April 2001 through 21 December 2001, is declared void and removed from his records. The HQ AFPC/DPPPE evaluation is at Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPPPWB states...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00059
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00059 INDEX NUMBER: 111.01 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Applicant submitted two applications requesting: His 2 May 02 Officer Performance Report (OPR) be corrected to reflect a Professional Military Education (PME) recommendation for Senior Service School (SSS). He be considered...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00061
On 31 August 1970, the Formal Physical Evaluation Board (FPEB) also found the applicant unfit for continued military service; however, the board recommended a permanent retirement with compensable rating of 50%. The applicant was honorably relieved from active duty effective 30 September 1970 under the authority of Air Force Manual 35-4, for permanent retirement by reason of physical disability, and was retired effective 1 October 1970. The DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00064
In response to the FBI report, the applicant submits a personal statement, a copy of a Final Discharge order issued by the State of Utah, and an additional personal statement that restates his request, which are at Exhibit H. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00066
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00066 INDEX CODE: 131.05 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be restored to the grade of Master Sergeant (E-7). He was tried and convicted by a military judge, reduced to the rank of senior airman, and served three months of jail time. A complete copy of DPPPWB’s advisory opinion is at...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00067
On 17 June 1991, the staff judge advocate found the case to be legally sufficient to discharge the applicant with an honorable characterization of service because the applicant himself provided the sole evidence of drug abuse. On 5 February 1992, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) considered and, by majority vote, disapproved the applicant’s request to change his narrative reason for discharge. We note the recommendation from the Air Force office of primary...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00069
The applicant submitted a request to the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) to have his under honorable conditions (general) discharge upgraded to honorable. Based on the information and evidence provided they recommend the applicant's request be denied. Based on the documentation in the applicant's records, it appears that the processing of the discharge and the characterization of the discharge were appropriate and accomplished in accordance with Air Force policy.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00070
INDEX CODE: 131.04 BC-2004-00070 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: APPLICANT Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00071
BC-2004-00071 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 is directed that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was awarded an additional one (1) month of gate...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00073
AFBCMR BC-2004-00073 INDEX CODE: 135.02 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 | CY2004 | BC-2004-00077
On 22 April 2003, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) considered and denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of discharge to honorable, a change to the reason and authority for the discharge, and a change to his reenlistment code. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In reference to the applicant’s contention that SPD code “JKL” indicates he was separated for “sexual perversion” or “shirking”, AFPC/DPPRS states, in fact, JKL...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00078
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He served in the AF for nine years and had very much wanted to serve at least 20 years and earn the rank of Master Sergeant (MSgt/E-7). He feels he should not be denied reenlistment. However, after reviewing the circumstances surrounding his separation, we find no evidence of an error or injustice on the part of the Air Force.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00079
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00079 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that his discharge should be upgraded to honorable. We conclude,...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00082
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He and his wife, during the retirement briefing, were led to believe they could not elect child coverage unless they elected spouse coverage. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and the recommendation of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00085
The applicant’s separation exam on 27 Mar 92 cleared him for separation while reporting a history of pain in both knees, multiple knee surgeries, and that the applicant complained of still having problems. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The AFBCMR Medical Consultant advises the mere presence of a medical condition does not qualify a member for disability evaluation. At the time of his separation medical exam, placing the applicant on...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00087
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPRS recommends the application be denied and states, in part, the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice to warrant upgrading his RE code. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00095
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The Medical Consultant recommended denial noting the applicant was discharged as a result of being diagnosed with an avoidant personality disorder. An extensive mental health evaluation supported the diagnosis and the MEB which diagnosed the applicant with a social phobia and an avoidant personality disorder concluded the personality disorder was the principle diagnosis interfering with...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00096
On 4 February 2000, the applicant was discharged in the grade of airman basic, with an Entry-Level Separation, under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (Defective Enlistment Agreement) and given an Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge, or entry- level separation without characterization of service). After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record, we are not persuaded the applicant’s entry-level separation should be changed to an...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00097
The fact that service connected medical conditions may progress in severity in the years following discharge does not make a member eligible for service disability benefits. The BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force Evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment on 7 June 2004. Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Med Consultant dated 20 May 04.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00102
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00102 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical conditions, spinal disc condition and tinnitus, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00103
His complete submission is at Exhibit A. DPPPR states a member must provide documentation to support that wounds were a direct result of enemy action and that the wounds required or received medical treatment by medical personnel. Exhibit B.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00111
INDEX CODE: 131.10 BC-2004-00111 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 | CY2004 | BC-2004-00119
Members of the Board Mr. Robert S. Boyd, Ms. Beth M. McCormick, and Mr. Albert C. Ellett considered this application on 25 March 2004. ROBERT S. BOYD Panel Chair 2 Attachments !. Ltr, AFPC/DPPPWB, dtd 25 Feb 04 AFBCMR BC-2004-00119 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code and Air Force Instruction 36-2603, and having assured compliance with the provisions of the above regulation, the decision of the Air Force Board for Correction...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00122
INDEX CODE: 108.02 AFBCMR BC-2004-00122 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 | CY2004 | BC-2004-00128
INDEX CODE: 128.00 AFBCMR BC-2004-00128 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. Members of the Board, Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Ms. Martha A. Maust, and Mr. Michael V. Barbino, considered this...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00130
Section 8914, Title 10 United States Code, specifically states, “Under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force, an enlisted member of the Air Force who has at least 20, but less than 30, years of service computed under section 8925 of this title may, upon his request, be retired.” At the time of his departure in September 2002, the applicant was not issued a DD Form 214 or a retirement order. There is no indication in the applicant’s record that he requested...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00134
They indicated Air Force leadership took adequate steps to inform all members of this new program and the applicant had adequate time to make an election decision. In accordance with public law, although premiums had not yet been deducted from her pay, the applicant’s spouse was insured for $100,000 for the period 1 November 2001 to present. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00137
His commander received an informal email in late November 2002 requesting that an Officer Performance Report (OPR) be prepared for the February 2003 major board. Since he is no longer a member of the Air Force Reserve as a result of the two nonselections, he is not eligible for consideration by a Reserve promotion board. All of the officers selected for promotion by the FY03 board had completed SOS and 94% of the officers selected by the FY04 board had completed SOS.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00138
At the time of his retirement, 1 November 1980, the member declined SBP coverage. __________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPTR recommends denial, stating there is no evidence of Air Force error or injustice in this case. While the member may have told the applicant that she would receive the SBP, he did not elect SBP coverage on her behalf.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00140
At the time members are separated from the Air Force, they are furnished an RE code predicated upon the quality of their service and circumstances of their separation. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00141
AFBCMR BC-2004-00141 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 | CY2004 | BC-2004-00142
The statute covering lost time requires that a member be charged lost time for all time spent in confinement. In that regard, we note that the applicant’s pay date has been adjusted, that he did not receive pay and allowances during the period of lost time, and that he was rendered ineligible for promotion during cycle 03E7. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00144
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPPR states in order to be awarded the PH, the servicemember must provide documentation to support the injuries he received were received as a direct result of enemy action and the wounds required or received medical treatment by medical personnel. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and the recommendation of...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00148
She was discharged on 12 March 2001 with a general discharge and an RE code of “2B”, after serving for nine months and six days of active military service. DPPRS’s complete evaluation is attached at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant requests an upgrade of her reentry code because she made some bad choices as an airman in the USAF and would love the opportunity to reenlist. The applicant’s...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00149
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPRS recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. The AFPC/DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A complete copy...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00151
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00151 INDEX CODE: 110.02 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2B [separated with a general or under-other-than-honorable-conditions (UOTHC) discharge] be changed to a RE code of 1A which will enable her to reenter the Air Force. On...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00153
AFBCMR BC-2004-00153 INDEX CODE: 121.00 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00155
Air Force policy is that entry-level separations/uncharacterized service characterizations are given to servicemembers who have not completed more than 180 days of continuous active service. A copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 20 February 2004, for review and response. Shortly after...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00159
The applicant contends he should have been charged under Article 125 of the UCMJ (sodomy). Applicant was charged with the crime of committing an act with the victim that was prejudicial to good order and discipline. The applicant disagrees with the evaluation statement “Based on Applicant’s view, the Government could not charge his acts under Article 125 or 134, and thus Applicant should not have received an Article 15.” Applicant states that he does not contend that he should not have...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00161
Applicant’s military personnel records reveal that, on 3 December 1970, the Directorate of Awards and Decorations, HQ Numbered Air Force, disapproved the proposed decoration recommendation for all four members. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). In this respect, we note that the Award Board disapproved the Air Medal recommendation on 3 December 1970.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00163
On 1 Mar 04, HQ AFPC/DPPPRA advised the applicant that his records did not indicate he was deployed to the Persian Gulf in direct support of Operation Southern Watch, and the locally-produced certificate for the AFEM was not a valid or official document. The applicant submitted a locally produced certificate for the AFEM in support of Operation Southern Watch for the period of 10 Jan 99-3 Mar 99. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00165
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00165 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His separation code of “JJD - Court-Martial {Other}” be changed to “JEH.” _________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The Presidential Pardon he received removes or eliminates all...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00167
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends changing the narrative reason for separation to Secretarial Authority, but denial of the RE code change request. Members discharged with an entry-level separation for any reason, receive a reenlistment code that bars reenlistment. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, we note that the BCMR Medical Consultant has indicated that the narrative reason for his...