AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00362
INDEX CODE: 131.05 BC-2005-00362 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 | CY2005 | BC-2005-00363
In her opinion, the injustice is that with the history of her husband’s interest in seeing that she would be financially secure, she is certain he would have returned the package checking Option C. In support of her request, applicant provided copies of her husband’s Certificate of Death and their Marriage Certificate, a Domestic Return Receipt for the RCSBP packet, two RCSBP computation sheets, and documents pertaining to her former husband’s eligibility for retired pay. When the former...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00367
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00367 INDEX CODE: 110.02 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 31 AUG 2006 ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 16 May 74, after consulting with counsel, applicant waived his right to a hearing before...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00373
On 6 November 2001, he was notified by AFPC/DPPPRA that the documentation he provided did not show that he was TDY in Vietnam for 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days, or stationed in Vietnam for six months. After a thorough review of the available evidence, the Board is not persuaded that the applicant is entitled to the award of the Vietnam Service Medal. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00374
_________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He should be awarded the PH for wounds he received when in Vietnam. On 17 November 2004, the Board considered and denied AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-00239, because they were not persuaded the injury was the direct result of enemy action. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied and states, in part,...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00380
Frederick R. Beaman III Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, AFPC/DPPRT, dtd 22 Feb 05, w/atch AFBCMR BC-2005-00380 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00381
INDEX CODE: 131.05 BC-2005-00381 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 | CY2005 | BC-2005-00382
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPRS recommended denial and stated that DPPRS was unable to determine the propriety of the discharge based on the lack of documentation in his record. Therefore, based on the available evidence of record, we find no basis upon which to favorably consider this application. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00384
Has 20 or more years of active service in the Uniformed Services for the purpose of computing the amount of retired pay, or is entitled to retired pay under section 12731 of Title 10, United States Code, unless such retirement is under section 12731b of that same title. 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 took notice of the applicant's complete submission in...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00387
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00387 INDEX CODE: 107.00, 131.01 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 6 AUG 2006 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Joint Service Commendation Medals (JSCMs), Basic and First Oak Leaf Cluster (1OLC), closing 24 April 2003 and 2 August 2003, be corrected to show they were approved and accepted...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00388
We note that the appropriate personnel from the applicant’s local Military Personnel Flight (MPF) acknowledge their error in not notifying the applicant in a timely manner that he had been briefed erroneously on the benefits he would receive upon his separation from the Air Force. Although the applicant had not separated as of the date of the correction, the failure by his local MPF to timely notify him of the correction and subsequent change in the benefits he was told he would receive,...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00390
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPD recommends denial. However, evidence has not been provided which would show that any of his conditions were awarded service-connection based on presumption of radiation exposure as required for a combat-related determination. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00392
Therefore, the only remaining issue to be considered by the Board is the applicant’s request to upgrade his general discharge to honorable. On 30 March 2005, the Board staff requested the applicant provide documentation regarding his activities since leaving military service (Exhibit F). Exhibit B.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00395
The rater provided an email indicating the applicant’s performance was exceptional, that he did discuss issues and concerns with her during spring feedback, the OPR was not intended to be negative, he did not feel it appropriate to provide the same stratification on the second year, and he based his judgment on the performance of all the squadron commanders he supervised. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPPE notes that since...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00398
He had completed a total of 21 years and 7 months of active service for retirement. At the time of the applicant’s requested retirement date, the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF) authorized, effective 6 May 2004, a reduction of the three-year TIG requirement for lieutenant colonels to retire in grade with no less than two-years TIG and delegated approval/disapproval authority to HQ AFPC/DPPR. Under the HQ USAF/DP message, the applicant was not authorized to request a later retirement date...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00399
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He should have been eligible for an IEB or SRB because other personnel in the same career field at his technical training school and duty station received a bonus. At the time of the applicant’s initial enlistment with the Air Force, he was an E-4 with over four years of Total Active Federal Military Service (TAFMS); therefore, he is not qualified for an IEB, SRB, or PSRB. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00404
The applicant acknowledged he could receive an under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge but, based on his almost 19 years of service, requested he be considered for a general discharge. On 11 August 1989, the Major Air Command Director of General Law found the file legally sufficient and recommended lengthy service probation be denied. On 16 October 1989, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions in the grade of technical sergeant by reason of...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00406
Based on documentation in the file, they found the discharge consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation. A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C. ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant states she knows there was no error or nothing in the form of an injustice, but still requests her records be corrected (Exhibit E). ...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00409
AFBCMR BC-2005-00409 INDEX CODE: 112.07 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 | CY2005 | BC-2005-00411
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00411 INDEX CODE: COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 9 AUG 06 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. With respect to her request that her records be corrected to show she completed Security Forces training and she be promoted to the grade of E-3, we find no evidence, other than her own...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00413
_________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He should receive the DFC and SS with 9 battle stars based on his successful completion of 50 combat missions and since he was shot down 3 times. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial of applicant’s request for the DFC and states, in part, that in 1946, General “Hap” Arnold ordered theater commanders not to award the AM...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00415
Even though the law in effect at the time of the applicant’s divorce did not allow retired members to provide former spouse SBP coverage, the member could have voluntarily elected former spouse SBP coverage on the applicant’s behalf when he applied for commencement of his retired pay, but he did not. A member, who has an eligible former spouse at the time of retirement, and does not elect SBP former spouse coverage, may not later elect that option unless Congress authorizes an open...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00421
On 11 May 04, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) reviewed all of the evidence of record and concluded that the applicant’s discharge should be changed to an honorable discharge. On 28 May 2004, applicant’s record was administratively corrected to reflect an honorable discharge, with a corresponding RE code of 2C (Exhibit B). Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Mar 05.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00422
The IPEB found him unfit and recommended he be permanently retired with a 30% compensable disability rating. The member rebutted the recommended findings but later waived his right to a hearing before the FPEB and accepted the findings of the PEB. He is troubled by the fact that the PEB findings note he was unfit because of physical disability yet, the same findings notes his disability as a mental disorder.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00423
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPD recommends denial. The DPPD 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 25 Feb 05 for review and comment within 30 days. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00425
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He believes the record to be unjust because he was unable to insure the movers on the day of the shipment correctly annotated PBP&E on the appropriate shipping documents. It is also unreasonable to believe that a colonel with 24 years of service at the time of PCS and 11 prior PCS moves would not have any PBP&E to ship. LAURENCE M. GRONER Panel Chair AFBCMR BC-2005-00425 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00426
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00426 INDEX CODE: 126.03 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 9 Aug 06 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Letter of Reprimand (LOR) he received on 3 Dec 04 be removed from his existing Unfavorable Information File (UIF). In view of the foregoing, and in the absence of sufficient evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00427
Applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit F. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. We conclude, therefore, that the discharge proceedings were proper and characterization of the discharge was appropriate to the existing circumstances. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00430
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect he served in the Regular Air Force instead of the Air Force Reserves. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however we agree with the opinions 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 the victim of an error or injustice. In regard...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00432
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00432 INDEX NUMBER: 100.06, 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 9 AUGUST 2006 ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of 2X be changed to a code that will permit reentry into the military. A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00438
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00438 INDEX CODE: 128.10 APPLICANT COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 9 AUGUST 2006 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her discharge from the Air Force be reversed and she be allowed to enter an active duty Diagnostic Radiology residency training program in July 2005; or in the alternative,...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00448
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPAE recommends the application be denied. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C). In this respect, we note that, at the time of enlistment, the applicant initialed indicating she was counseled on the CLRP option and elected not to participate in the program.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00455
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The Board should review her DD Form 214 to either accept or decline the change in her RE code. On 22 October 2004, the applicant received notification from her commander that she was being recommended for discharge. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC- 2005-00455 in Executive Session on 6 April 2005,...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00459
In regards to the applicant’s request to change the DAFSC on his PRF viewed by the CY02B Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board, they note that while it was appropriate for the ERAB to correct the applicant’s DAFSC on his OPR, it is not appropriate to make changes to the PRF. The complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In his response to the Air Force evaluation, the applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00463
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00463 INDEX CODE: 110.00 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 13 August 2006 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00467
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00467 INDEX CODE: 110.00 XXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 13 AUGUST 2006 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. He was reduced to the grade of airman basic with a date of rank of 20 September...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00468
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005- 00468 INDEX CODE: 107.00, 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 13 AUGUST 2006 ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) and the Good Conduct Medal (GCM). ___________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00476
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00476 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 13 AUG 06 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general or a honorable discharge. On 9 March 1988, the applicant was found guilty by a general court- martial for being AWOL and wrongful...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00478
Applicant appealed to the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) to have his UOTHC discharge upgraded to a general discharge. The applicant has not presented persuasive evidence that the discharge authority exceeded his authority when he accepted the applicant’s request for discharge lieu of court-martial. Exhibit B.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00479
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The former military member’s separation documents and enlistment records indicate he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 9 March 1948 with prior regular active duty Army service time of 2 years, 3 months and 10 days. He enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 15 September 1955 and served on active duty until 30 June 1968 at which time he was honorably relieved from active duty and retired in the grade of...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00480
For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s request and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see Exhibit F. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial. In the Medical Consultant's opinion, the evidence of the case file and the detailed psychological and psychiatric documentation supports the medical recommendations and the commander's decision to...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00492
Applicant has not provided statements from the evaluators. The AFPC/DPPPE 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 18 March 2005; however, as of this date, no response has been received. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and applicant’s complete submission, we believe the indorser of the contested...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00494
DPPTR states even though the applicant did not sign the original SBP election form, she later signed two notarized concurrence statements agreeing with the applicant’s request to decline SBP spouse coverage. DPPTR’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant responded to the Air Force advisory with an undated letter reiterating she had not signed the original SBP form and...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00495
AFBCMR BC-2005-00495 INDEX CODE: 121.03 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 | CY2005 | BC-2005-00499
He indicates personnel at the Education Office informed him that he had no money in his VEAP account; therefore, ineligible for conversion. Their office requested a statement from the Education Services Center at Luke AFB on the applicant’s claim. On the contrary, the evidence provided in this recommendation clearly indicates the applicant was properly notified of eligibility, briefed correctly on the conversion process, deadlines for the election, and provided the opportunity to make an...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00503
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00503 INDEX NUMBER: 136.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 15 AUG 2006 ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her late husband be entitled to benefits under the Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) program. Has 20 or more years of active service in the Uniformed Services...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00504
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00504 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 15 AUG 06 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Air Force Overseas Ribbon - Short (AFOR-S). According to the applicant’s military personnel records there is no documentation to substantiate his claim that he is entitled...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00508
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPD recommends denial. There is no information to confirm he incurred injuries to his shoulders while performing combat related duties. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-0051
AFBCMR BC-2005-00451 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 | CY2005 | 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...