AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2005-00328
Her grade, date of rank, and pay date are all correct. She states that prior to her withdrawal from the program she attempted to contact the appropriate Air Force officials, but could not reach anyone and therefore received no further guidance from the Air Force before she was allowed to withdraw from the training program. The applicant acknowledges that based on the HPSP contract she signed, her date of rank as a second lieutenant when she entered active duty is correct.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2005-00420
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She was not informed of the opportunity to convert from the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) to the MGIB. On 1 March 2005, AFPC/DPPAT requested applicant provided evidence that supports an error or injustice in notification of her eligibility for the conversion from the VEAP to the MGIB. Congress opened two windows of opportunity for VEAP participants to convert their benefits to the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2005-00511
An Air Force advisor was used on all of the applicant’s reports. The applicant also notes that his senior rater also said in a letter, dated 3 Dec 04, he was not provided with guidance on the importance of stratification and PME statements in Air Force OPRs. Since both the applicant’s rater and senior rater have indicated they would have written the contested OPRs differently had they been aware of unique Air Force requirements on “PME push” and stratification, the majority of the Board...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2005-01056
On 29 June 1967, the applicant submitted an application requesting reconsideration of his request that his reenlistment code changed. A copy of the Air Force Discharge Review Board Brief and the request for reconsideration are attached at Exhibit B. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPRS states based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2005-01907
On 15 May 1989, the applicant failed to report to his place of duty, for which he received written counseling. Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C., provided an investigative report which is attached at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPRS states the applicant has not submitted any evidence nor identified any errors or injustices that occurred in the processing of his...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2005-03191
Members of the Board, Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Ms. Cheryl V. Jacobson, and Mr. Gary G. Sauner, considered this application on 8 December 2005. MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, AFPC/DPPAE, dtd 1 Nov 05 AFBCMR BC-2005-03191 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC2003-02377A4th
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: AFPC/DPPD recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to indicate any error or injustice occurred during his processing through the Disability Evaluation System (DES), or that the RE code is incorrect. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: Complete copies of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-00872
However, should the AFBCMR determine the medical condition warrants a disability discharge with severance pay, the appropriate RE code would be “2Q - Personnel medically retired or discharged.” _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: Complete copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 23 January 2004 for review and response within 30 days. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-01539
The AFPC/DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: Complete copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 21 November 2003 for review and response within 30 days. Furthermore, RE code 4C is a code that can be waived for prior service enlistment consideration, provided he meets all other requirements for enlistment under an existing prior service program. Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-02251
The PH is awarded for wounds received as a direct result of enemy actions (i.e., gunshot or shrapnel wounds, hand-to-hand combat wounds, forced aircraft bail out injuries, etc.). The AFPC/DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 9 January 2004, for review and response within 30 days. Applicant's Master Personnel...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-02289
Review of his files finds no evidence the separation medical examination was in error or incomplete. The BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 19 December 2003 for review and response within 30 days. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-02380
Based on recurrent symptoms of depressed mood, anxiety and suicidal ideation, he was again processed through the DES, with a Formal Physical Evaluation Board (FPEB) finding him unfit due to major depressive disorder associated with PTSD, with definite severity, rated at 10%, and recommending his discharge with severance pay. The Chief Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-02381
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFRC/DPM recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that the Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal (ARFMSM) is awarded to enlisted members for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity while serving in an enlisted status in the Air Force Reserve for three continuous years of service. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-02429
Applicant’s complete submissions, with attachments, are at Exhibits A through C. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: After being twice non-selected for promotion to the temporary grade of major, by the Fiscal Year 1967 (FY67) (17 October 1966) and the FY68 (16 August 1967) selection boards, the applicant was released from extended active duty (EAD) on 30 June 1968, and transferred to the Air Force Reserve, Non-Affiliated Reserve Section...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-02459
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: In essence, that his time spent on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) should be counted in computing his total active service for retirement. Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that relief should be granted.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-02602
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied since the applicant’s unit was not awarded the PUC. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that he was assigned to a unit that was awarded the PUC. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2003-02602 in...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-02629
For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the application, and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit C. On 28 February 1995, the Board reconsidered his request based on additional evidence he provided. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied and states, in part, the applicant has not provided any new documentation, or any...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-02688
The first time the contested report was used in the promotion process was cycle 02E8; therefore, should the AFBCMR removed the contested report, it could direct his supplemental promotion consideration beginning with cycle 02E8. The reviewer of the report has provided a statement indicating that in retrospect an overall promotion recommendation of “4” is more appropriate; however, retrospective views should not be used as the basis to change the original assessment by evaluators at the time...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-02825
DPPPR states that there is no medical documentation showing that the applicant received any wounds or injuries and he did not provide any. His case was denied by the PH Review Board on 22 Oct 03 because of the lack of clear-cut information and documentation showing he was wounded by the enemy and received medical treatment for a wound. Through his Congressman, applicant requested additional time to provide a response to the Air Force evaluation.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-02975
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02975 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Home of Record (HOR) be changed to Leon Valley, Texas. Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, he has provided no evidence that would lead us to believe the HOR currently reflected in his records was incorrectly recorded at the time he...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-03227
He was retired in the grade of staff sergeant, effective 1 November 1988, and was credited with 20 years and 6 days of active service for retirement. The SAF/PC determined that the applicant did not satisfactorily serve in any grade higher than staff sergeant and he was correctly retired in the grade he held at the time of his retirement. On 27 September 1988, the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Counsel (SAF/PC) found that the applicant did not satisfactorily serve in any higher grade...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-03308
_________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: During the invasion of *****, on 30 May 1944, he received a shrapnel wound in his left buttock from strafing Japanese aircraft. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that there is no evidence that the foreign body in the applicant’s left buttock is a piece of shrapnel or when/how...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-03316
The coverage, by law, was automatic unless the member declined the coverage. In September 2003, he completed an SGLV 8286A, electing to decline FSGLI coverage for his spouse. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2003-03316 in Executive Session on 20 April 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Mr. Joseph G. Diamond, Panel Chair Mr. Jackson A. Hauslein, Member Mr. Edward H. Parker, Member The...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-03504
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-03504 INDEX NUMBER: 107.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with palm device, and the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Military Education (PME) Graduate ribbon. We took notice of the applicant's complete...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-03541
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. Has 20 or more years of active service in the Uniformed Services for the purpose of computing the amount of retired pay, or 7200 or more Reserve retired points. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2003-03541 in Executive Session on 10 March 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair Ms. Martha A. Maust, Member Mr....
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-03571
On 31 July 2003, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) considered and denied his request to upgrade his discharge. The AFPC/DPPAT evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: Complete copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 19 December 2003 for review and response within 30 days. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicant’s...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-03616
Furthermore, his medical records indicate that he had an operation. Applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial of the applicant’s request for award of the DFC and states, in part, that there is no evidence he was recommended for, or awarded the DFC. Should the applicant provide additional statements containing specific details regarding his...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-03699
Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice concerning the applicant’s RE code. The applicant has provided no evidence showing that his assigned RE code is in error or contrary to the prevailing instruction. It appears his discharge was in compliance with the governing Air Force Instruction in effect at the time of his separation and that he was afforded all the rights to which entitled.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-03713
BC-2003-03713, 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-2003-03798
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that the action and disposition in the applicant’s case are proper and equitable reflecting compliance with Air Force directives that implement the law. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-03881
Under our broader mandate and after careful consideration of all the facts and circumstances of applicant's case, the Board is persuaded that he has been a productive member of society since leaving the service. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 16 July 1957, he was discharged with service characterized as general...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-04061
The letter appointing the investigating officer instructs the lieutenant to investigate and determine the cause of death as "misconduct," and as such the investigating officer's findings were heavily influenced before the investigation even started. We agree with the Office of the Judge Advocate General that it appears the applicant misconstrues the investigating officer's appointment letter as instructions to find the cause of death as misconduct. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2003-04104
BC-2003-04104, 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-2004-00009
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00009 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge be upgraded. It appears he is living a commendable life without further criminal conduct since his court martial. After careful consideration of the applicant's request and the available evidence of...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2004-00465
If he does not have Marfan syndrome or an abnormal fibrillin-1 gene, he still has spine disease that rendered him unfit for duty. The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 6 Aug 04 for review and comment within 30 days. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2004-00626
The AFPC/DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 26 March 2004 for review and response within 30 days. We cannot, however, recommend approval based on the current evidence of record. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2004-00683
The AFPC/DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 26 March 2004 for review and response within 30 days. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected by deleting the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2004-00787
Under the revised policy, the DFC could be awarded for acts of heroism in combat flight or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight (Exhibit C). _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Counsel for applicant states, among other things, that the requested relief should be favorably considered based on the recommendation of the applicant’s former commanding officer and in view of the established...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2004-01457
The applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, in the absence of official documentation to substantiate the total number of combat missions he completed, we find insufficient documentary evidence has been presented to warrant awarding him additional Air Medals. Should the applicant provide statements from other crew members who served with him on the same combat mission flights and were awarded nine AMs, the Board will reconsider his request. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2004-01556
AFBCMR BC-2004-01556 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX 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-2004-01559
DPB states the applicant was date of rank (DOR) eligible for consideration by the FY05 Major PV Selection Board. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be considered for promotion to the grade of major, Air Force Reserve, by a Special Review Board (SRB), and her records be evaluated in comparison with the records of officers who were and were not...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2004-01736
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01736 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. In support of his request, the applicant submits a personal statement. EDWARD H. PARKER Panel Chair AFBCMR BC-2004-01736 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Having...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2004-01886
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 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. We noted the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2004-02294
During the period in question, he was told by a major at base headquarters that upon returning stateside, he would receive the DFC for his completion of a tour of 32 combat missions and an oak leaf cluster to the DFC for his completion of 14 lead missions. Under the revised policy, the DFC could be awarded for acts of heroism in combat flight or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. In view of this statement, and given the total number of missions the applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | bc-2005-00161
In the commander’s statement of support, he attests to the applicant’s efforts to review and make appropriate changes to his records prior to the selection board and that the incomplete changes occurred after the correction attempts. JOE G. LINEBERGER Director Air Force Review Boards Agency AFBCMR BC-2005-00161 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552,...