AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02783
DPPRT contends the member was married when eligible to elect SBP coverage, the statute did not allow him to elect coverage for anyone other than his wife and/or children. 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 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. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02784
In support of his request the applicant submits his SBP election statement for former spouse coverage, a notarized statement, and a copy of his divorce decree. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. Neither the applicant nor the former spouse submitted a valid election within the one-year period required by law to establish former spouse coverage.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02787
INDEX CODE: 100.03 BC-2005-02787 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 | CY2006 | BC-2005-02788
He indicates he appealed his discharge through the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) and on 18 December 2002, his case was approved and his discharge upgraded to a general (under honorable conditions). The applicant requests change of records to show he was retained on active duty, provided alcohol abuse treatment, and completed sufficient years of service to become eligible for length of service retirement. On 11 January 2006, the Board staff advised the...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02791
The HQ AFPC/DPF evaluation is at Exhibit B. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application. Exhibit C. Letter,...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02792
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-02792 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE 18 JANUARY 2008 ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant's military personnel records were...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02793
Furthermore, Section V of the DD Form 2656-2 clearly instructed members to have their spouses’ signature notarized if not signed in front of an SBP counselor prior to submitting the form. ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: It is evident to her that the DD Form 2656-2 was not completed properly due to a discrepancy between the date of their signatures and the date it was notarized. In their previous advisory, dated...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02796
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPPR states the applicant provided an eyewitness statement via email from one of his crewmembers that stated the applicant was injured; however, the witness statement did not provide a detailed account of the injury. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02799
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPPWB advised that the applicant was erroneously considered, tested, and selected for promotion to MSgt during cycle 05E7 in AFSC 2T1X1. Based on the 14 Dec 04 promotion testing notification, and data listed in the MilPDS and the WAPS, the applicant was erroneously considered, tested, and selected for promotion in his 2T AFSC to MSgt during cycle 05E7. We therefore recommend he be provided...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02805
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02805 INDEX CODE: 100.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 14 MARCH 2007 ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be reinstated to the rank of airman first class (E-4), and he receive all back pay with interest. On 15 November 2005, AFPC/DPPPWB administratively corrected the...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02807
The applicant has earned the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC), the Air Medal with six Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Air Force Longevity Service Award, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial and states that the applicant has provided the special orders and letters from former crew members who did receive the AFCM...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02811
His performance to date did not warrant he be selected for reenlistment. On 7 Jan 05, the applicant’s commander concurred with the supervisor’s recommendation and nonselected him for reenlistment. At the end of the deferral period, the applicant received a letter stating his promotion had been placed in a withhold status because of his nonselection for reenlistment.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02814
The entitlement begins on the date the orders are issued and terminates one year from the date of termination of active duty. However, evidence shows the applicant agreed to have his HHG shipped to Lancaster, CA, upon his separation from active duty and subsequently requested an extension of storage until 23 December 2005. Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02815
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The CRSC board erroneously denied his request for CRSC because his heart condition was incorrectly addressed. Available Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) records reflect a combined compensable rating of 70% for his unfitting conditions. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02817
He was selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel by SSB with an effective date of rank of 1 May 79. They note that the courts in Homer, supra, and Kreis v. Secretary of the Air Force, a case cited by the Homer court, have held that a request for retroactive promotion would constitute a nonjusticiable military personnel decision. Applicant seems to have forgotten that his records were corrected to provide him opportunity for promotion to lieutenant colonel at his request.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02826
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02826 INDEX CODE: 111.05 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 17 APR 2007 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) closing out on 1 September 2002 be declared void and removed from her records. The complete evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02827
On 5 Mar 92, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) considered and denied the applicant’s request to have his UOTHC discharge upgraded to honorable. Based on the documentation from the previous review by the AFDRB and the limited documentation on file in the master personnel record, they found the discharge consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation. The Board noted the applicant’s prior honorable periods of service and his accomplishments...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02835
The applicant and the servicemember were divorced on 16 September 1999. She further requests consideration in correcting the RCSBP election of her former late-husband (Exhibit D). There is insufficient evidence presented indicating the servicemember’s intent to provide former spouse coverage for the applicant.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02839
He was separated on 26 Jul 00 with an uncharacterized entry-level separation. The Medical Consultant’s 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 2 Oct 06 for review and comment within 30 days. THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02848
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02848 INDEX NUMBER: 136.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 18 MAR 2007 ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be entitled to Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) benefits. ___________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02849
There is no evidence the servicemember submitted a valid election to voluntarily change the SBP coverage from spouse to former spouse within the required one year time limit following their divorce. The servicemember married M. on 23 September 1994, and the servicemember did not request that SBP coverage be established on her behalf. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 21 November 2005, the Board staff forwarded...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02852
Regarding the deferral and non-recommendation for promotion to senior master sergeant, evidence has not been presented which would lead the Board majority to believe his commander's actions were inappropriate or based on anything other than the applicant's own misconduct. _________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD: A majority of the panel finds insufficient evidence of error or injustice concerning his request for promotion to the grade of...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02853
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02853 INDEX CODE: 111.02 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 18 March 2007 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The nonjudicial punishment she received on 30 June 2004 be set aside and removed from her Officer Selection Record (OSR) and Officer Command Selection...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02861
The Separation Code he received is, in fact, the code authorized for the type of early separation he requested. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02863
His active duty unit failed to provide timely and/or adequate career counseling or any Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS)/Personnel Concept III (PC-III) personal support while he was in TFAP. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force at Exhibits C & D. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02863-2
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02863-2 INDEX CODE: 131.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 19 MARCH 2007 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: In a letter, dated 17 Jul 06, the applicant requests that his DD 214 be corrected to show that: a. In a letter dated 17 July 2006, the applicant states he has decided...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02864
On 24 Aug 05, HQ ARPC/DPPR advised the applicant he was eligible to apply for Reserve retired pay and provided another application package for him to complete and return. Therefore, he was eligible to receive retired pay retroactive to 30 Sep 99, six years prior to the date his pay application was received at ARPC. As Title 31, USC, Section 3702, places a six-year statute of limitations on receipt of retired pay, the applicant was determined eligible for retired pay retroactive to 30 Sep...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02867
The applicant and the servicemember were divorced on 16 September 1999. She further requests consideration in correcting the RCSBP election of her former late-husband (Exhibit D). There is insufficient evidence presented indicating the servicemember’s intent to provide former spouse coverage for the applicant.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02870
On 20 Mar 73, the Air Force PEB determined he was fit for duty, his condition existed prior to service without service aggravation, and recommended that he be removed from the TDRL. The presence of conditions that were not unfitting while in service, and were not the cause of separation or retirement, that later progress in severity causing disability resulting in service connected DVA compensation is not an unusual occurrence and is not a basis to retroactively grant military disability...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02877
3. Corrections be made to the Overseas Duty History, Academic Education, and Assignment History of the CY02B OSB. DPAO deleted two entries from his duty history "because TDY duty history is not updated in a member's duty history." The applicant requests numerous corrections be made to his OSR as it met the CY02B Lieutenant Colonel Selection Board and that he receive SSB consideration for promotion by that board.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02881
In support of his application he submits a copy of his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, and a response from the Air Force Historical Studies Office concerning the AFEM, and a fact sheet on the AFEM. The applicant was in the Air Force during this time period, but there is no documentation in the record to substantiate that he participated in direct support of either operation. A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02884
In support of his appeal, the applicant provided extracts from his records and other documents associated with the matter under review. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPFC 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 14 Oct 05 for review and response. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Oct 05.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02887
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of a message from AFPC/DPPAEQ advising him of the change to his IEB and a copy of his enlistment contract. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: According to documents in the Automated Records Document System (ARMS), the applicant enlisted in the Air Force on 10 Dec 02 for a period of six years in Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 1N330. We took notice of the applicant's complete...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02888
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02888 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 21 JANUARY 2007 ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation of “unsatisfactory performance” be changed. At the time members are separated from the Air Force, they are furnished a narrative reason for separation...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02894
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: ARPC/DPP recommends this application be forwarded to the Air Force Personnel Center’s (AFPC) Medical Disability Branch for their review and advisory regarding the member's request for a medical retirement. ARPC/DPPP noted that a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) found the applicant medically unfit to perform his duty. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02895
It further states in Item 34, Wounds Received in Action: “None.” _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPPR states, to be awarded the Purple Heart, a member must provide a detailed personal account, eyewitness statements, and medical documentation to show the wound received treatment by medical personnel and occurred as a direct result of enemy action. They further state, the applicant’s case was submitted to the Purple Heart Review...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02896
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) on 17 December 1952, as an airman basic (AB) for a period of four years. On 14 March 2006, a DD Form 215 was issued to add the GCM, Sharpshooter Badge, Aircrew Member Badge and Aircraft Loadmaster Course 1954 to the applicant’s DD Form 214. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02899
The applicant signed a statement in the remarks section of the AF Form 1160 that indicated, “In lieu of a 2-year remote assignment and under the 7 day retirement option I will accept retirement in the grade of 0- 5 for the purpose of retirement pay.” _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPRRP recommends denial of the applicant’s request. To date, a response has not been received. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02900
His record only shows six awards of the Air Medal when he was awarded seven. They do not find any evidence the applicant was recommended for or awarded the Soldiers Medal, DFC (1OLC), or the AM (6OLC). 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 primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02913
The servicemember did not elect former spouse coverage on the applicant’s behalf. Counsel further states, based on the facts and the personal statement of the applicant, the Board should consider the benefit of doubt and find in favor of the applicant (Exhibit D). We do not take issue with the applicant’s contention that her divorce decree ordered her deceased former husband to provide former spouse coverage for her under the SBP, but he did not do so.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02914
If provided the one-on-one briefing, his election for the SBP would have been former spouse SBP. The applicant contends his divorce decree requires him to provide SBP coverage for his former spouse. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC- 2005-02914 in Executive Session on 10 February 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Ms. Kathy L. Boockholdt, Panel Chair Ms. Renee M. Collier,...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02915
Public Law (PL) 92-425, which established the SBP on 21 Sep 72, authorized an enrollment period for retired members to elect SBP coverage. A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is at Exhibit B. 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 primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02917
The Air Force developed the SBP RIP (report-individual person), a tool for counselors to use for one-on-one briefings conducted prior to a member’s retirement. 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 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. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02932
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02932 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 26 MARCH 2007 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The Air Force Clemency and Parole Board considered and denied clemency for applicant on 13 July...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02933
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02933 INDEX CODE: 131.02, 111.01, 111.05 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 25 Mar 07 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Referral Officer Performance Report (OPR) for the period ending 21 Mar 05, a 6 Jul 05 Letter of Reprimand (LOR), two Letters of Counseling (LOCs) dated 7 and 8...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02941
Prior to expiration of her travel and transportation entitlements on 31 Jul 01, she requested an extension of the time limit for educational reasons. Since 31 Jul 01, the applicant’s travel and transportation entitlements have been extended in one-year increments as a member undergoing education or training, and she has been informed the approval did not extend her NTS entitlement beyond 31 Jul 01. She was also informed this was the final extension she would be granted, as there was no...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02947
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02947 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 28 JANUARY 2007 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fifth Air Force General Order Number 408, Item III be changed from “mission was pending” to “mission was imminent,” and receive the citation for the Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02948
Please consider the time he has spent in the U.S. Army after he was discharged from the U.S. Air Force; it was eight years or more. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPRS recommends the application be denied and states based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation. Applicant did not submit any evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02949
Members of the Board, Ms. Marilyn Thomas, Mr. James L. Sommer, and Ms. Jean A. Reynolds, considered this application on 2 March 2006. MARILYN THOMAS Vice Chair Attachment: Ltr, ANG/DPFOC, dtd 21 Feb 06, w/atch BC-2005-02949 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02950
In accordance with AFI 36-2604, “Service Dates and Dates of Rank,” and the DOR worksheet, his DOR should have been 15 Jun 01. The Enlisted Promotions Branch then supplementally considered him for promotion during cycle 03E6 using his scores from cycle 04E6 (cycle 03E6 scores became obsolete 1 Jan 04). In those situations where an individual becomes eligible for earlier promotion consideration, either through the AFBCMR process or, in the applicant’s case, a change to promotion data through...