AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00419
INDEX CODE: 121.03 AFBCMR 04-00419 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00420
On 9 Apr 03, the applicant was awarded the contested AFCM 1OLC for the period 14 Feb 98 to 3 Jan 02, rather than 1 Dec 01, for meritorious service while assigned to the 86th Medical Squadron at Landstuhl, Germany. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPPR indicates since an IPCOT is not a condition for which an individual may be recommended for a decoration, it appears the recommending official submitted the applicant for an...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00424
Applicant was considered and not selected for promotion to the grade of colonel by the FY04 Colonel Promotion Board. In regard to the contested OPR closing out 30 September 2003, the Board is of the opinion that the report was not required to be on file at the time the FY04 colonel promotion board convened on 25 October 2003. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00425
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. Michael K. Gallogly, Ms. Renee M. Collier, and Mr. Joseph D. Yount considered this application on 11 March 2004. MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, HQ ARPC/DPP, dtd 23 Feb 04, with attachment AFBCMR BC-2004-00425 INDEX CODE:...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00428
After reviewing the evidence of record, the Board is of the opinion that sufficient evidence does exist to support a finding that the applicant may not have been adequately advised regarding her Home of Record when she first enlisted. ______________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that her home of record at the time of her entry on active...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00432
AFPC/DPSFOC recommends 30 days of leave be restored to the applicant’s leave account. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice warranting partial relief. The applicant is requesting 55 days of leave be restored to his leave account.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00434
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00434 INDEX NUMBER: 115.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: None XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His AETC Form 126A be changed to show that he be considered for reinstatement into Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) at a later date and that he be considered for Undergraduate Navigator Training...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00436
By the time it was discovered that the allegations of misconduct against him were not supported by the facts, he had already been relieved of command. With the exception of the contested referral OPR closing 15 Aug 02, the applicant’s OPRs have been rated as “meets standards.” According to the military personnel data system, the applicant has an approved retirement effective 1 Oct 04. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Mar 04.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00447
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00447 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. They defer to the Board to determine if the applicant should be granted relief based on limited supporting documentation on file in the master personnel records. On...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00453
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00453 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge be upgraded. In support of his request, applicant’s provides a personal statement and a letter from his employer. JAJM states that a review of the record of trial reveals that from February 1985 to July...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00454
The commander thereafter initiated a recommendation for the applicant’s separation with an honorable discharge. The BCMR Medical Consultant states the applicant’s a personality disorder warranted administrative discharge for unsuitability. After several mental health evaluations, a military clinical psychologist rendered the above-cited diagnosis and recommended the applicant’s separation from the service.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00457
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 04-00457 INDEX NUMBER: 145.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His retirement order be changed to reflect that he received a non- disability retirement and that his AF Form 356, Findings and Recommended Disposition of USAF Physical Evaluation Board, Item 10c, be changed to read that his medical...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00458
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00458 INDEX NUMBER: 110.02 & A49.01 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His discharge for “Unsatisfactory Performance” be changed to “Medical Reasons.” _________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His reason for discharge...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00460
DPPTR states that if the Board’s decision is to grant relief, the member’s record should be corrected to reflect he declined spouse and child coverage effective 29 September 1982, and correction should be contingent upon the member’s waiving refund of any SBP premiums deducted before and after the death of his wife. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00466
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00466 INDEX NUMBER: 128.14 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His years of active service be recalculated to include his time on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) to qualify him for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) benefits. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00470
INDEX CODE: 131.10 BC-2004-00470 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-2004-00475
The record contains one airman performance report with an overall rating of “9.” On 15 Apr 87, the applicant’s commander notified her that he was recommending that she be discharged from the Air Force for misconduct – drug abuse. The discharge was within the discretion of the discharge authority and the correct narrative reason for discharge was “misconduct – drug abuse.” Applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00478
On 4 November 2002, the applicant was awarded the Air Medal 4th OLC for heroism while participating in aerial flight on 23 June 1944. AFPC/DPPPR states that the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council (SAFPC) reviewed the award recommendation package and disapproved the DFC, but approved award of the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters for heroism. The applicant has provided no evidence that was unavailable to SAFPC at the time they considered his case and we are unpersuaded by the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00479
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00479 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her under honorable conditions (general) discharged be upgraded to honorable. Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C., provided an investigative report which is attached at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00483
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00483 INDEX NUMBER: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Kuwait Liberation Medal – Kuwait (KLM-M), the Kuwait Liberation Medal – Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA), and the National Defense Service Medal. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00486
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: During the time period in question, the applicant was in the Air Force Reserves and entered active duty on 23 May 2002 in the grade of master sergeant effective and with a date of rank of 1 May 2002. The applicant’s DD Form 214 indicates he served in support of Operation Southern Watch. If the Board decides to grant the relief sought, their office should be directed to issue a DD Form 214 which indicates...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00487
Applicant requests that his reduction to the grade of technical sergeant (E-6) imposed as punishment under Article 15 on 18 Aug 03 be set aside or suspended and he be returned to the grade of master sergeant (E-7). In support of his appeal, applicant attaches a summary of the charges and payments he made on his government credit card, character references, and copies of the leave log to show he was on leave. At the time the applicant retired, he held the grade of master sergeant.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00491
INDEX CODE: 137.00 BC-2004-00491 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-2004-00492
AFBCMR BC-2004-00492 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-2004-00500
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPPE notes the rater is simply letting the applicant know that her assessment was what she intended it to be at the time and she has no valid reason to change her assessment four years later. Exhibit F. Letter, Counsel, dated 7 May 04. JOE G. LINEBERGER Director Air Force Review Boards Agency AFBCMR BC-2004-00500 MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00501
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPPO agrees the JSCM citation not belonging to the applicant and the BDR identifying the “missing” JSCM should be removed from his OSR. However, since OPRs on extended active duty officers are due at HQ AFPC no later than 60 days following the report’s closeout date, the 31 May 03 OPR was not required to be on file until 31 Jul 03, after the CY03A board convened. The Air Force recommends these...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00503
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00503 INDEX CODE: 131.09 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His record be changed to indicate he received a 5-skill level in his Air Force Specialty (AFS) and that his pay grade be changed to senior airman (SRA/E-4). DPPPWB states that although he met the time in grade and time in service...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00505
INDEX CODE: 137.04 AFBCMR BC-2004-00505 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00506
INDEX CODE: 131.10 BC-2004-00506 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-2004-00512
He retired from the service in 1978 and at that time he did not feel he had a need for SBP. He had two opportunities to elect coverage for his wife, after their marriage, but failed to do so. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00519
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00519 INDEX NUMBER: 107.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Air Force Commendation Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster (AFCM, 1 OLC), he was awarded for the period 6 July 2000 to 20 October 2001, be upgraded to the Meritorious Service Medal. Despite the fact the erroneous...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00522
Applicant’s military personnel records reveal that, on 3 December 1970, the Directorate of Awards and Decorations, 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-2004-00524
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPRFQ states the applicant did not respond to the request to provide documentation to reflect her deployment in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00527
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00527 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Air Force Basic Transportation Badge be added to his military records. The Transportation Badge was created after his discharge in 1994 and there were no provisions made to award this badge retroactively; therefore, the applicant is not entitled...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00528
Because the victim could not be located, his aggravated assault charge was dismissed without prejudice and the case was closed. DPPAOR states the governing statute, 10 USC 972, requires that a member be charged lost time for all time spent in confinement. We find no evidence of an error in this case and after thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and the applicant's submission, we do not believe he has been the victim of an injustice.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00530
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00530 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation (fraudulent entry into military service) be changed. The applicant should not have been allowed to join the Air Force due to existing prior to entry migraines. DAVID C. VAN GASBECK Panel...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00533
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00533 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His separation and reentry code be changed and recoupment of the unserved portion of his enlistment bonus be waived. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to the applicant’s mental health evaluations, extracted from the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00537
INDEX CODE: 100.03 AFBCMR BC-2004-00537 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-2004-00539
BC-2004-00539 Index Number: 121.03 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: APPLICANT 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00540
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His record clearly supports the fact that he earned and should have been awarded a retirement LOM based on the criteria and guidance given in AFI 36- 2803 paragraph 1., Table 1.1 (Note 5) - Retirement Award, and that it was an error that the award was not presented upon his retirement. On 25 May 2004 the applicant submitted a letter concurring this action, and requesting that the Board review his...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00542
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant, a Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt/E-8) with the OHANG, was involuntarily retired and transferred to the Retired Reserve on 2 March 2000 as a result of force downsizing. Since he was involuntarily retired, he was eligible for RTAP benefits: however, he was not entitled to any monetary benefit, only to retire early. As of this date, no response has been received by this office.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00544
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00544 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: Ms. Annette M. Juriaco HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) Code of “2C” and her Narrative Reason for Separation be changed. The applicant should understand that this RE code change in no way obligates the Army or any of the other Services...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00545
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00545 INDEX CODE: 100.3, 100.06 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed to allow enlistment in the Air Force. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was discharged for stating he was a...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00552
On 2 September 1997, the applicant's commander notified the applicant he was being recommended for a discharge for misconduct. Based on the information and evidence provided they recommend the applicant's request be denied (Exhibit D). After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record, we are not persuaded to recommend upgrading the applicant’s discharge.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00554
On 19 February 1998, the applicant submitted an application to the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFRDB) requesting the reason for his discharge and his reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed. We agree with the opinion and recommendation of the BCMR Medical Consultant that the narrative separation code which was assigned at the time of his separation accurately reflects his circumstances at the time of his separation and evidence has not been provided that would lead us to believe...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00557
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was a POW from 20 Jun 44 to 30 Oct 44. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPF evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 23 Jul 04 for review and response. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00560
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00560 INDEX NUMBER: 107.00 COUNSEL: AMERICAN LEGION HEARING DESIRED: NO ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Purple Heart (PH) Medal. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00563
_________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Based on the Army’s definition of internment as a person interned as a POW or enemy alien, he should be identified as a former POW and receive the POW medal. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPF recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that Title 10, United States Code, Section 101(32), defines “former prisoner of war” as...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00564
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He should be eligible to receive CRSC benefits since he was disability retired with a 50% rating and his retired pay multiplier infers that he had 20 years of service. c. Is entitled to retired pay, notwithstanding that such retired pay may be reduced due to receipt of Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) disability compensation. _________________________________________________________________ The...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00565
INDEX CODE: 121.03 AFBCMR 04-00565 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 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...