AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00938
In addition, no evidence has been provided that would lead the majority of the Board to believe he is now able to successfully complete the academic studies that would be required for any Air Force specialty to which he would be assigned. _________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD: A majority of the panel finds insufficient evidence of error or injustice and recommends the application be denied. JOE G. LINEBERGER Director Air Force Review...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00953
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPTR states that SBP spouse coverage is suspended when the spouse loses eligibility. He submitted this request for corrective action in a timely manner after being notified that coverage had been established on behalf of his current spouse. Novel, Member By majority vote, the Board recommended granting the requested relief.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00954
He did not elect SBP coverage and does want it. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant's submission, we are not persuaded that his uncorroborated assertion of retiring too quickly to attend an SBP briefing, in and by itself, sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Air Force. Should he provide the appropriate documents, including a notarized statement signed by his spouse acknowledging she understands retired pay ceases when he dies and...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00958
INDEX CODE: 102.00 AFBCMR BC-2004-00958 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-2004-00959
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00959 INDEX CODES: 121.02, 128.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be paid for her accrued leave and any pay and allowances to which she was entitled at the time of her discharge. Since these records no longer exist for the time period in question, they are not able to verify whether...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00960
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00960 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His court-martial conviction be overturned, his rank and retirement be restored, and his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to honorable. He did not live with his wife or provide support to her during the relevant time period. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00961
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 of the Board or his designee. Members of the Board, Mr. Roscoe Hinton Jr., Mr. Michael J. ROSCOE HINTON JR. Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, AFPC/DPPAE, dtd 29 Mar 04, w/atch AFBCMR BC-2004-00961 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code and...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00962
AFPC/DPPPO complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A complete of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 18 June 2004, for review and comment. In this respect, the applicant had the opportunity, however, made a conscious decision not to exercise his right to provide a letter to the promotion board explaining his reason for not completing his master’s degree and...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00965
According to AFI 11-402, Para 8.2, Operational Support flying pertains to non-aircrew personnel required to perform temporary in-flight duties not associated with the aircraft’s primary mission. c. Applicant indicates there are personnel in the Air Force that are awarded the aircrew badge and become disqualified, never fly again, but are authorized to keep the badge. Because she did not receive all of the required training and her duties at home station are not primary aircrew, even though...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00968
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS INDEX CODE 131.00 107.00 111.01 IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2004-00968 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: Yes _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Supplemental Evaluation Sheet (SES), AF Form 77, for the period 6 Mar 95 through 5 Mar 96, be voided from his records or replaced with an Officer Performance Report (OPR); the citations for the Bronze Star and the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00972
He regrets the mistakes he made and wants to be a member of the Air Force and believes he would be a valuable asset. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPRS states that based upon the documentation in the applicant's records, they believe his discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation. A complete copy of the Air Staff evaluation is attached at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00973
INDEX CODE 112.07 AFBCMR BC-2004-00973 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Staff 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-2004-00977
Applicant was promoted to the grade of senior airman with an effective date and date of rank of 8 Jul 99. Based on information provided by the Air Force, he was selected for promotion to SSgt during cycle 00E5 (promotions effective Sep 00 - Aug 01). We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, in accordance with the governing Air Force instructions, airmen selected for promotion to SSgt, MSgt or CMSgt must complete in-residence...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00978
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The divorce decree ordered the servicemember to provide former spouse coverage for her under the SBP, but neither the servicemember nor she was aware of the one-year requirement to submit an election for former spouse coverage. Neither the servicemember nor the applicant made an election for former spouse coverage within one-year following their divorce. The applicant reviewed the Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00987
Therefore, the only issue to be considered by the Board is the applicant's request regarding the SAEMR. On 12 April 2004, DPPPRA informed the applicant his records did not reflect he earned the SAEMR, nor did he provide any documentation to substantiate his claim for the SAEMR. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00988
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00988 ERIC G. WIDEN COUNSEL: None XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: Not Indicated _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214 reflects that he was TDY in Japan with the 508th Fighter Squadron from February to June 1953. While the applicant has not provided conclusive evidence that this Foreign Service took place in Japan,...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00992
A general discharge was recommended. The discharge authority approved his request and directed that he be discharged for the good of the service and that he be furnished an Undesirable Discharge certificate. His request was considered and denied by the AFBCMR on 15 Mar 73 (Exhibit A).
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00998
___________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The member was married at the time of his retirement on 1 Jul 71. Other than his own assertions, we find no evidence has been presented to show the applicant submitted a valid request to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service-Denver Center to establish survivor coverage for his spouse within the first year of their marriage. Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01002
INDEX CODE: 102.00, 131.00 AFBCMR BC-2004-01002 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01003
INDEX CODE: 102.00, 131.00 AFBCMR BC-2004-01003 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01009
The reason for the action was the applicant’s Chronological Record of Medical Care, dated 17 Nov 03, which indicated a diagnosis of back pain and Scoliosis. The applicant had a history of back pain existing prior to service he did not reveal at the time of his enlistment medical examination. The applicant accurately notes the Air Force knew about his scoliosis at the time of his enlistment examination; however, the Air Force did not know about the history of back pain he later revealed.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01010
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01010 INDEX CODE: 115.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His AETC Form 126A, Record of Commander’s Review Action, be changed to allow his reinstatement into Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) or to allow him to compete for Specialized Undergraduate Navigator Training (SUNT)...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01012
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His completion of Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) in November 1977 may not have been available for evaluation by any of the promotion boards from 1977 to 1983. DPPPO provides OSBs as evidence that an error did not exist in the applicant's record when it met the respective promotion boards. The AFPC/DPPPO evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01013
He received five Airman/Enlisted Performance Reports, closing 7 April 1967, 7 April 1968, 7 October 1968, 7 January 1969 and 14 December 1969, in which the promotion recommendations were “Highly Recommended for Air Force Career,” “Highly Recommended for Air Force Career,” “7,” “8,” and “8.” He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal. Instead, he filed another DD Form 149, asking again for the DFC and VSM. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01014
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01014 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2B be changed to allow him to enlist in the United States Armed Forces. On 30 October 2001, he received a letter of reprimand for maintaining his dorm room in an unsatisfactory condition...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01017
INDEX CODE: 131.00, 131.04, 131.05 AFBCMR BC-2004-01017 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01019
INDEX CODE: 137.00 AFBCMR BC-2004-01019 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-2004-01020
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPPWB recommends the application be denied. An exception to policy skill level waiver request was submitted and approved on 6 November 2003. We have seen no evidence showing the applicant was not provided fair and equitable promotion consideration in accordance with existing policy and procedures.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01023
The applicant has not provided any further documentation showing prior service time that has not been counted. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case to include his contention that his prior Navy and Naval Reserve service were not been credited towards his satisfactory years of service. White-Olson, Panel Chair Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member Mr. Grover L. Dunn, Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149,...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01024
1447, there is no requirement that a “surviving spouse” be married for one year. Section 1477’s not requiring a surviving spouse to be married to the member for one year in order to be entitled to death benefits, DPPTR argues that Section 1477 pertains to death gratuity paid to the surviving spouse of a member who either died on active duty or within 120 days of retirement. Section 1447 (7A) however, defines a widow as the surviving wife of a person “who was married to him for at least one...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01028
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01028 INDEX CODE: 131.00 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Special Order G-065 dated 17 February 2004, awarding him the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) be corrected to reflect the date of the original Recommendation for Decoration Printout (DÉCOR 6) requested in October 2002. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01032
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01032 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to general (under honorable conditions). _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01036
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01036 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under honorable conditions (general) discharge be upgraded to honorable to allow him to serve in the South Carolina National Guard during this time of conflict. Applicant was discharged on 18 June 1986, in the grade of...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01037
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01037 COUNSEL: No HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. Based on available documentation, he was discharged on 9 February 1953 with an undesirable discharge. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01038
AFBCMR BC-2004-01038 INDEX CODE: 110.02 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: xxxxxxxxxxxx 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-2004-01040
They recommended applicant be separated from the Air Force and issued an undesirable discharge. (2) Applicant sought help from the Air Force drug rehabilitation program before he went AWOL, but the attempt failed. The discharge authority approved applicant’s request for discharge for the good of the service and directed an under other than honorable conditions (undesirable) discharge.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01042
His complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial. If his records had not been destroyed in St. Louis, his records would reflect the disability. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01046
AFBCMR BC-2004-01046 INDEX CODE: 121.03 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: SSAN: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Staff 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-2004-01047
No one told him however, that the six years required were considered qualifying years based on his retirement year ending date of July. In support of his appeal, the applicant has provided copies of an Air Force DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, an Army National Guard (ARNG) NGB Form 22, an ANG NGB Form 22, an honorable discharge order, a memorandum from Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) regarding time necessary to retire with a Reserve retirement, a point...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01050
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01050 INDEX NUMBER: 110.02 COUNSEL: J.C. HERNANDEZ HEARING DESIRED: NO ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her narrative reason for separation be changed. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. Applicant's Master Personnel Records Exhibit C. Letter,...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01066
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01066 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation and separation code be changed. Furthermore, he provided no facts warranting a change to his records. The majority of the Board notes the applicant was eliminated from NIFT after he voluntarily...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01076
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His left eye and eye socket were injured on 17 May 67 during a heavy mortar attack from Communist North Vietnamese forces. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPPR notes the applicant provided no documentation to support his claim, nor did they find such documentation when reviewing his military records. Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR,...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01077
Since the applicant’s POV did not meet the standards for operations in New Zealand without major modifications, he was entitled to ship the vehicle from his assignment at the time to the CONUS for storage. His private owned vehicle (POV) was erroneously shipped from Japan to New Zealand under the authority of Special Order AA- 1299, dated 7 Aug 03, and is authorized to be reshipped from New Zealand to the appropriate vehicle processing center for storage under the provisions of the Joint...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01079
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01079 INDEX CODE: 131.01 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to show promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) and/or he be given a special selection board (SSB). The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01080
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01080 INDEX CODE: 100.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His period of service be extended from 31 Aug 04 to 31 Dec 04, in order to reach 18 years of total active federal military service (TAFMS), so that he may reach the sanctuary and continue to serve until retirement at 20 years of...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01082
AFBCMR BC-2004-01082 INDEX CODE: 131.00 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01083
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He honored his commitment to the Air Force by serving for 23 years and asks that the Air Force (AF) honor it’s commitment to his service by entitling him and his family to an active duty retirement. He was honorably discharged effective 23 October 1999 for completion of required active service after serving 24 years and 8 days. Counsel was notified by the Wing JA that the applicant and his military...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01086
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: AFPC/DPPAE states, in part, that the RE code of 4J issued at the time of his discharge accurately identifies him as being in Phase I of the WBFMP and ineligible to reenlist. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01087
Regarding his contention a duty title error which was previously corrected was put back in his record for the 22 Sep 03 SSB, DPPPO states, through the ERAB he requested a correction to his duty title on his 30 Nov 90 OPR. The DPPPO evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant states DPPPO's statement that he was not selected for promotion four times is prejudicial and misleading. During...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01089
His active duty (AD) service from 18 Jan 01 until 31 May 02, be credited as the highest grade held of lieutenant colonel. On 31 May 02, after 21 years and 18 days of active service, the applicant was released in the grade of major from AD and converted to a traditional Reserve status (IMA) on 1 Jun 02. Reserve Order BA-475, dated 4 Jun 02, ordered the applicant’s promotion to the Reserve grade of lieutenant colonel with a date of rank (DOR) of 18 Jan 01 and an effective date of 1 Jun 02,...