AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00252
___________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that after a complete review of the applicant’s official military record they have verified the applicant served three tours in the United Kingdom. They indicated that information for applying for the CWC had been sent to the applicant according to past letters in the applicant’s official military record. We took notice of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00258
The commander indicated in his recommendation for discharge action that before recommending the discharge he reviewed the applicant’s military record, as well as the documents relating to the offenses which form the basis for this action. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting the applicant’s general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Although the applicant did not specifically request...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00259
Available Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) records reflect a combined compensable rating of 10% for his unfitting conditions. After a thorough review of the available evidence of record, it is our opinion that the service-connected medical condition the applicant believes is combat-related was not incurred as the direct result of armed conflict, while engaged in hazardous service, in the performance of duty under conditions simulating war, or through an instrumentality of war, and...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00261
Members of the Board Ms. Marilyn M. Thomas, Mr. James L. Sommer, and Ms. Jean A. Reynolds considered this application on 2 March 2006. MARILYN M. THOMAS Vice Chair Attachment: Ltr, AFPC/DPPAE, dtd 6 Feb 06 AFBCMR BC-2006-00261 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 of...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00263
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00263 INDEX CODE: 131.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 29 JUL 2007 ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be considered for promotion to the grade of colonel by Special Selection Board (SSB) for the CY05A Colonel Central Selection Board (12 Sep 05) (P0605A) with the Bronze...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00269
Although the applicant contends the accusations of homosexuality were never substantiated, he rendered a sworn statement to the OSI, admitting to homosexual relations with Air Force personnel. Furthermore, the regulation in effect at that time required that a member be issued an undesirable discharge. Exhibit C. FBI Report, dated 8 Jun 06.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00279
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00279 INDEX CODE: 110.02 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 1 AUG 2007 ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His undesirable discharge be upgraded to general (under honorable conditions). ___________________________________________________________________ The following members...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00283
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00283 INDEX NUMBER: 100.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 27 JULY 2007 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His extended active duty (EAD) orders, Special Order A-1965, be amended to reflect that he was ordered to active duty from Flagstaff, Arizona vice Vacaville, California. The complete...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00284
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00284 INDEX CODE: 100.05 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: None XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: Yes MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 1 Aug 07 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be considered by the Calendar Year 2005 (CY05) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Continuation Board with a Duty Air Force Specialty Code (DAFSC) of 14N4 (Intelligence) rather than...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00285
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00285 INDEX CODE: 111.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 1 AUG 07 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Officer Performance Report (OPR) rendered for the period 19 Nov 95 to 18 Nov 96 be amended in Section VII, Additional Rater Overall Assessment, line three, to read “Piloted 23 sorties...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00286
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00286 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 1 AUGUST 2007 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His father’s other than honorable discharge (undesirable) be upgraded to honorable. Therefore, based on the available evidence of record, we find no basis upon which to...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00290
On 5 August 2002, the discharge authority directed the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Air Force Instruction 36-3208, paragraph 5.26.3, with an honorable discharge without P&R. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 12 May 2006, the applicant was notified that attempts to obtain her service medical records from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs were unsuccessful; therefore, without her service medical records,...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00292
KATHY L. BOOCKHOLDT Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, HQ USAF/DPPRS, dtd 15 Feb 06 w/Atch AFBCMR 1535 Command Drive EE Wing, 3rd Floor Andrews AFB, MD 20762-7002 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, PA 16611 Dear MSgt Myers Your application to the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records, AFBCMR BC-2006-00292, has been finalized. The Board determined that the military records should be corrected as set forth in the attached copy of a Memorandum for the Chief of Staff United States Air Force. Copy...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00293
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the applicant’s request for award of the PH be denied. Furthermore, there is no evidence in the applicant’s military records reflecting he was injured as a result of enemy action. 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 its rationale as the basis...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00294
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the applicant’s request for award of the PH be denied. DPPPR states to be awarded the PH, a servicemember must provide documentation to support he was wounded as a direct result of enemy action and must have received medical treatment by medical personnel. A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00295
DPPRS states that based on the documentation on file in the applicant’s master personnel records, the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation. Additionally, the applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing, and she provided no facts warranting an upgrade of her discharge. Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, dated 15 Feb 06.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00299
The board recommended he be discharged because of unsatisfactory duty performance with a general discharge without rehabilitation. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting upgrading the applicant’s discharge. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice and...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00307
The applicant fails to state what information on the report made it "weak". The DPPPEP evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial. Other than his own assertions, we are not persuaded by the evidence presented that his rating chain abused their authority.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00315
Pursuant to an Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) staff inquiry to the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) requesting a copy of the CSB notification letter to the applicant - AFPC/DPPRR has indicated that they requested the applicant’s base to review the applicant’s records and provide them a copy of the CSB notification letter that was sent to the applicant; however, they were unable to provide a copy of the notification letter. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00316
In order for a decoration to be eligible to be considered in a promotion cycle, the close-out date of the decoration must be on or before the Promotion Eligibility Cutoff Date and the Recommendation for Decoration Printout must be before the date of selection for the cycle. From the evidence of record, the applicant’s decoration does not meet the criteria to be considered for promotion consideration for cycle 05E7. The letter from the applicant’s commander is duly noted; however, we do not...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00319
Members of the Board, Mr. Michael J. Novel, Mr. Reginald P. Howard, and Mr. James A. Wolffe, considered this application on 24 May 2006. NOVEL Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, AFRC/DPM, dtd 5 May 06, w/atch BC-2006-00319 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00321
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00321 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His record be corrected to show his Separation Program Designator (SPD) code as one that reflects a separation under the Palace Chase program instead of “MND”, “Miscellaneous/General...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00322
The following is the only known information pertaining to the applicant's service and was extracted from the partially reconstructed record and from the document provided by the applicant. We took notice of the applicant’s contention that he should be awarded the Purple Heart for a head injury he sustained when his plane went down in Ardennes, France after being struck by flak. However, should the applicant obtain testimonies from other members from his unit that were on the mission when...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00324
JAJM states the applicant is not contending that any specific actions have been taken by reviewing authorities that require correction of his record. Applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit F. By letter dated 6 April 2006, the applicant’s Senator provided additional documentation from the applicant. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00326
AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, note below paragraph 10.9.7, states in part a member’s application must clearly establish that an error or injustice by the Air Force caused the member’s lost leave. The applicant did not use any leave during FY05. The Board notes that post- deployment recovery time is not a valid reason for reinstatement of lost leave when accrued leave could have been taken in its place.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00327
They were court-martial and received one year of confinement and a dishonorable discharge. Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. The sentence included one-year confinement and a dishonorable discharge.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00337
General Court-Martial Order Number 10, dated 19 April 1966, indicates the charges were dismissed and the sentence was set aside. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPF indicates a review of the applicant’s service record reflects that all charges associated with the referenced court-martial were, in fact, dismissed. The evaluation, with attachment from AFPC/JA, is at Exhibit C. AFPC/JA’s memorandum dated 20 March 2006, indicates AFI...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00338
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial and states after a thorough review of the Applicant’s military record, that office is unable to verify his entitlement to the SWASM for the period in question. According to DPPPR, the applicant was on active duty from August 1987 through November 1991 and was assigned to Guam for two years. After a thorough review of the available evidence and the applicant’s complete...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00341
INDEX CODE 128.10 AFBCMR BC-2006-00341 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 | CY2006 | BC-2006-00342
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ USAF/A3OT recommends denial of applicant’s request because the error was not his medical condition leading to disqualification but in the documentation and reporting of his disqualification for flying and parachute duty. He was medically qualified to fly until Dr. K--- grounded him with his AF Form 1042, dated 13 Dec 05. B J WHITE-OLSON Panel Chair AFBCMR BC-2006-00342 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00343
In a letter dated 15 March 2006, the applicant was instructed by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (HQ AFPC/DPSO) to provide either the original or a certified copy of her license and certificate of marriage so that they might update her records (Exhibit E). DPSO notes a letter was sent to the applicant requesting the required document and as of 9 May 2006, the applicant has not provided the necessary documentation. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00344
However, the Board decided to grant the applicant a measure of relief based on clemency and promoted him to the grade of senior airman with a DOR of 1 Oct 03, which allowed him an opportunity to test for promotion to the grade of SSgt and allow him to retire in that grade. They further note that HYT extensions are designed to address specific problems and issues, not to allow a member the opportunity to test for the next higher grade, which they believe the applicant’s request is based on. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00348
She has learned since her husband’s death that this package was mailed as registered mail with a suspense date of 90 days, requiring an election of A, B, or C to determine her annuity. There is no evidence he made an RCSBP election at that time. A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachment, is attached at Exhibit C. ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant responded by thanking the Air Force for...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00350
He was transferred to the Air Force Reserve for completion of his military service obligation (13 November 1967). _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant states that although the Airman’s Medal was not recommended in his Letters of Appreciation, he was told he would receive the medal. After reviewing the evidence of record and the applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that he should be awarded the...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00352
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00352 INDEX CODE: 128.05 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 7 August 2007 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be given credit for being on the ground at DaNang Air Base (AB), Vietnam, in 1967. _________________________________________________________________ AIR...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00353
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00353 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 7 Aug 07 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical condition, neurosis, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. We agree with...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00354
He contends his request was disapproved because he had filed an age discrimination lawsuit. According to HQ AFRC/DPZ (Exhibit B), the applicant was previously assigned to the Air Force Reserve as an ART and as a Title V civilian employee (Non-ART employee). His civilian Air Force supervisor explained that the applicant had been allowed to perform an annual active duty tour (ADT) on or about 24 Jan-6 Feb 93, used military leave on or about 11-17 May 93, for a total of four weeks of military...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00355
INDEX CODE: 131.05 BC-2006-00355 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-2006-00358
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00358 INDEX CODE: 107.00, 128.14 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 8 AUG 2007 ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be awarded an additional 10% retirement pay for receiving the Airman’s Medal (AmnM), awarded 17 Jun 95 for heroism. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00359
The Army EOD personnel and an attending Army major from the Oklahoma Army National Guard were presented PHM’s with the award clearly stating the PHM was awarded for “…wounds received in action”. As the only member of the Air Force present at the blast scene, he was denied the PHM by US Air Forces, US Central Command (CENTAF). Calls to the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) indicated the Air Force indeed used AFI 36-2803 and DOD 1348.33M for determination of award of the PHM.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00361
AFBCMR BC-2006-00361 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, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show he was honorably discharged on 31 December 2004, and reenlisted in the Regular Air Force on 1 January 2005 for a...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00362
The DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit B. ARPC/DPPPO recommends the Board deny the applicant’s request for SSB consideration. It is the officer’s responsibility to ensure the accuracy of his record prior to the board convening date, not after he has been nonselected for promotion. After reviewing the evidence of record, we note the applicant’s OSR did not contain a copy of his DMSM citation, nor did his OSB reflect his award of his AAM/8OLC at the time the board convened.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00363
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. However, other than his own assertions, no evidence has been presented to show that the recommendation and processing of the AFCM was not in accordance with the applicable Air Force Instruction. Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 23 Feb 06.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00364
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 22 Feb 98, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending he be discharged from the Air Force Reserve for drug abuse. Although the statement of reasons listing the basis of discharge in the notification letter stated multiple offenses that occurred in the prior enlistment, the board only substantiated the drug abuse that was not known by the unit commander until after the applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00365
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00365 INDEX CODE: 110.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 8 AUGUST 2007 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His undesirable discharge be upgraded. The regulation in effect at that time required that a member be issued an undesirable discharge. Copy of Directive cc:...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00368
The applicant’s total weighted promotion score for the cycle 05E6 was 300.98 and the score required for selection in her Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) was 302.09. We note that, in order for a decoration to be credited for a specific promotion cycle, the closeout date of the decoration must be on or before the PECD, and the date of the DECOR-6 must be before the date of selections for a particular cycle. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00375
DPSO states the divorce decree the applicant provided is not an original or certified copy; therefore, it does not meet the legal requirements to be used as a source document. Air Force Instructions 36-2608, military Personnel Records System, Table A7.2, Rule 2, states the documentation required to change or correct a name as a result of divorce is the original or certified copy of the divorce decree. _________________________________________________________________ The following members...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00378
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00378 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 11 AUG 07 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code be changed to “1”. A copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00381
Pursuant to the Board's request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Clarksburg, WV, provided a copy of an Investigation Report pertaining to the applicant, which is at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial 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. AFPC/JA's...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-00382
In support of his request, applicant provide a promotion recommendation letter, Retirement Special Order #002260 and DoD Financial Management Regulation Vol 7B, Chapter 3, dated August 2005 Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. The basic pay for such months shall be the rates that would have applied to the member at that time if serving in the grade in which retired (SrA). In April 2006 DFAS reviewed his pay records and concluded that his retired pay was in...