AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03973
AFBCMR BC-2007-03973 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 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 | CY2008 | BC-2007-03974
He also acknowledged the action could result in his discharge from the Air Force with a general discharge. The Board finds no impropriety in the characterization of applicant's discharge. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS: 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03974-1
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03974 INDEX CODE: 128.05 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: AMERICAN LEGION HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of "2B" which denotes "Separated with a general or under-other-than-honorable-conditions (UOTHC) discharge” be upgraded so he can enlist in the Army. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03975
A report evaluates performance for a specific period and reflects the ratee’s performance, conduct, and potential at that time. Unfortunately, the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence that the rater retaliated against him. The complete DPSIDEP 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 8 February 2008 for review and...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03978
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03978 INDEX CODE: 131.00 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The rank reflected on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect senior airman (SrA) (E-4) versus airman first class (A1C) (E-3). The applicant’s complete...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03983
________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: USAF/A3O-AT recommends denial of the applicant’s request due to the fact that he did not meet the requirements of Air Force Regulation (AFR) 60-13 for permanent award of the Badge. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03988
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03988 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Block 28, Narrative Reason for Separation on her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed from "Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure" to read "Administrative Separation." The complete DPSOS evaluation...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03990
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03990 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to show his entitlement to the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial and states,...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03994
He states it had to exist because he was assigned there. In support of his request, the applicant submitted a personal letter, email correspondence and documentation extracted from his military personnel and medical records. There was no official documentation provided or located in his records that verifies he completed the required 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days to be eligible for award of the KDSM.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03996
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03996 INDEX CODE: 112.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry code of “4C” - Failed Medical/Physical Procurement Standards, be changed to a code that would allow him to reenlist. A1E states the applicant’s reentry code reflects he "failed medical/physical procurement standards”...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03998
In support of his application, the applicant has provided a personal statement, and letters pertaining to his transfer from the Army Reserve to the Air Force Reserve. On 3 Jan 96, he applied for a Conditional Release (CR) from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) that would give him six months to complete the process of being appointed in the Air Force Reserve (AFR). _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: ARPC/DPB recommends denial and...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04003
The DD Form 2656 instructions do state that if a member elected Immediate RCSBP coverage, (Option C), and the selected beneficiary is no longer eligible, they need to annotate the remarks section and send supporting documentation. In the case of children only coverage, there would be no SBP cost associated with the election if the children had aged-out, but at age 60 the member's monthly retired pay is reduced to account for the RCSBP coverage from the date of election since no premiums are...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04004
Because she was working under the assumption that her R/R date had changed to the date she started working as an ALO (11 August), her R/R year for 27 May 2006 to 26 May 2007 ended up being six (6) points shy of the 50 points required for a satisfactory year of service. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states she never received a copy of the Special Orders dated 12 Sep 06 in the mail or at her unit. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04005
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-04005 INDEX CODE: 131.09 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His retired grade be corrected to show that he retired in the grade of senior master sergeant rather than master sergeant. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: According to...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04009
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-04009 INDEX CODE: 126.04, 131.05 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Article 15 punishment imposed upon him on 9 May 07 be removed from his records and that his rank of senior airman be restored. The commander relied upon sound evidence in determining that nonjudicial punishment was...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04010
He would have been promoted; however, the referral EPR was not removed from his record until after he retired. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSOE recommends denial. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04022
Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36- 2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying Memorandum for the Chief of Staff signed by the Executive Director of the Board or his designee. Members of the Board, Mr. Kathleen F. Graham, Ms. Karen A. Holloman, and Mr. Wallace F. Beard Jr., considered this application on 24 January 2008. AFBCMR BC-2007-04022 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04028
_________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends changing the record to reflect the applicant was retired from military service with a 40% disability rating, due to her "moderately severe" Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Although the applicant's medical condition may have progressed since leaving military service, to the extent that she is now reportedly wheelchair-dependent, the Military...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04029
The recoupment action of his $11,581.56, Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) be waived. AFI 36-3205, Applying for the Palace Chase and Palace Front Programs, clearly states the member must repay any unearned portion of an enlistment or reenlistment bonus. The master military pay account (MMPA) shows he separated with a SPD code of KGQ which indicates the bonus is to be recouped unless he separated under Force Shaping.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04030
In this case, although the applicant argued this was a “Self-Report”, the voting members of the CSRP, based on the evidence presented to them, determined the case was an “Admit”, and there is sufficient evidence in the file to support their findings and recommendations. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice to warrant changing the applicant’s USAFA Cadet Wing Honor Code violation to “Self-Report.” After a thorough review...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04031
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFRC/A1B recommends denial of his request for award of the MSM or AFCM. The complete DPSIDR evaluation is attached at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 28 March 2008 for review and comment within 30 days. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04032
In support of his request, the applicant provided statements in his own behalf and copies of three EPRs ending 20 Jan 06, 29 Apr 05, and 15 Dec 06, respectively. However, after a thorough review, and since some doubt exists, DPSIDEP recommends the AFBCMR direct that for the EPR ending 20 Jan 06, Section VI, Line 6, remove the statement: “not ready for promotion.” The complete AFPC/DPSIDEP opinion is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04035
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-04035 INDEX CODE: 100.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Bronze Star Medal (BSM), Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM), Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), Air Force Recognition Ribbon (AFRR), Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM), and the Non-Commissioned Officer Military Education...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04036
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-04036 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected disability of Left and Right Shoulder Bursitis be reevaluated as combat-related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. We agree with the opinion and...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04050
She requested a medical separation; however, the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) stated her medical conditions were “pre-existing". The Medical Consultant states the record reflects that the applicant has experienced depression and anxiety since the age of 13. The applicant was discharged from the Air Force due to a medical condition that was determined to have existed prior to entering military service.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04052
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-04052 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be updated to reflect award of the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster (1OLC) and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA)...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04055
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-04055 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: DAV HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical condition, degenerative arthritis of the spine, be assessed as combat-related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. The complete DPPD evaluation,...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04059
g. LOR, dated 10 January 1986, for, on or about 9 January 1986, being disrespectful to an NCO by ignoring a request to return to the Orderly Room after being asked to do so on three occasions. ________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04060
DPSIDR states the KSDM was approved by the Department of Defense (DoD) in February 2004 to active duty AF personnel for military service in the Republic of Korea (ROK) and surrounding waters after 28 Jul 54 to a date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense. HQ AFPC/DPSIDR's complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluation and states he has...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04062
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-04062 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Gold or Silver Life-Saving Medal (G/S-LSM). The applicant has not submitted persuasive evidence to substantiate his request, nor does the evidence of record reflect his eligibility for the requested awards. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04073
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-04073 INDEX CODE: 131.03 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect that he served in the United States Army from 24 February 1943 to 2 August 1946, he was promoted to the grade of second lieutenant (2Lt) effective 13 February 1946, and he was...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04074
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-04074 INDEX CODE: 100.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His disenrollment from the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) of 6 Aug 85, be declared void. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He declined enrollment as a new airman in the Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04085
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-04085 INDEX CODE: 111.01 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Officer Performance Report (OPR) for the period of 1 April 2004 through 26 February 2005 and his P0505A Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF) be voided and removed from his records. DPSIDEP states if the applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04086
The members of the MRC recommended the applicant be disenrolled. This case has already been processed through the Secretary of the Air Force. Therefore, even though the USAFA might be able to conclude that her disenrollment did not violate Air Force regulations, the AFBCMR may override the previous decision to disenroll if the disenrollment is unjust.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04088
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Her father has not had contact with his spouse for over 15 years and financially he can no longer afford SBP premiums. There is no record the applicant submitted a DD Form 2656-2 required to terminate his SBP coverage during the disenrollment period provided by PL 105-85. There is no evidence of an Air Force error or injustice in this case; therefore, DPPRT recommends the request be denied.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04089
INDEX CODE: 137.04 AFBCMR BC-2007-04089 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36- 2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04091
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was misinformed regarding his eligibility to join the Regular Air Force as an enlisted member after being involuntarily separated from the Air Force as an officer and would like the one year and six months of inactive reserve time to count as active duty time. The complete DPSIPR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04099
In a letter dated 10 Jan 08, the applicant was informed that no documentation exists in his service records to show he was TDY to Guam during the time in question. To date, this information has not been provided (Exhibit C). 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 the conclusion that the applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04101
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-04101 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 31 January 2008, the Board staff requested the applicant provide documentation pertaining to his post-service activities, within 30...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04103
In support of his request, the applicant provided a personal statement and documentation associated with his CRSC application. The available evidence of record does not support a finding that the service-connected medical condition the applicant believes is combat-related was 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, therefore, does not qualify...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-0970
AFBCMR BC-2007-03970 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 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. Members of the Board, Mr. John B. Hennessey, Ms. Teri G. Spoutz, and Mr. Joseph D. Yount, considered this application...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-000369
The discharge was within the discretion of the discharge authority. However, after thorough review of the evidence of record, it is our opinion that the comments of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and the AFBCMR Medical Consultant are supported by the evidence of record. We find no evidence of error in this case and after thoroughly reviewing the applicant's submission, we do not believe he has suffered from an injustice.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00157
In support of his appeal, he has provided copies of two VA Form 21-4138s, Statement in Support of Claim, a DD Form 293, Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States, two letters from the American Legion submitting his application, a personal statement, his DD Form 214, his rebuttal to his discharge, the reverse side of an Airman Performance Report (APR) with comments and signatures dated 28 December 1984, a letter from the discharge authority directing...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00158
The commander stated the following reasons for the proposed discharge: a. On 20 November 1957, the applicant was discharged in the grade of airman basic (E-1) under the provisions of AFR 39-17, paragraph 4c, with a UOTHC service characterization. In response to our request, the applicant provided post-service information which is attached at Exhibit E. _______________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00165
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00165 INDEX CODE: 106.00 XXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under honorable conditions (general) discharge be upgraded to honorable. Record of Counseling (ROC) for, on or about 1 February 1979, failing to repair for a required Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00167
This would have been done at the time he received and signed for his study material and test dates. The complete AFPC/DPSOE opinion is at Exhibit D. _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: The applicant states that 99.9 percent of his daily duties and responsibilities were 2W0 related and it was difficult to work in an environment which he did not belong in and had no experience or formal training in. He states that the...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00172
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00172 INDEX CODE: 110.00 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement, documentation associated with the Court of...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00179
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00179 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical conditions, right knee instability and right knee degenerative joint disease be reevaluated as combat-related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00180
The administrative discharge board recommended discharge with service characterized as “general” without probation and rehabilitation. The complete DPSOR evaluation, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit E. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant responded and provided additional correspondence he would like used in the final decision of his requests to receive his retirement pay and benefits retroactive...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00184
His goal was to retire with more than 20 years of active service but he was medically retired within 10 months of completing 20 years. The applicant does not have the required twenty years of active service time to apply for CRDP. ________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal...