AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02447
The applicant’s father was notified of his eligibility to participate in the RCSBP by letter dated 4 Mar 04. The term “dependent” with respect to a member or former member of a uniform service means (D) a child who (i) has not attained the age of 21: (ii) has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary and is, or was at the end of the member or former member’s death, in fact dependent on...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02450
We are not persuaded by the evidence presented that the uncharacterized entry-level separation received by the former member should be changed to an honorable discharge. Rather, an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service is used in those cases where the member has not yet completed six months of service at the time separation proceedings were, for whatever reason, initiated. However, after a thorough review of the applicant's submission and the evidence of record, we see no...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02454
He has not furnished sufficient documentation that can be used to confirm time served in Vietnam. There are no records which show a place and time the applicant was on the ground in Vietnam. There are no documents in the applicant’s military personnel record which reflect he served in Vietnam (i.e., stationed or sent TDY to Vietnam during his tour of duty in the Air Force).
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02479
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02479 INDEX CODE: 111.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The rating on his Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) dated 4 August 2004, be changed to reflect a 5 rather than a 4. However, he contends SMSgt “M…” did make his supervisor change his rating from a “5” to a “4”. MICHAEL K....
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02482
Although applicant believes his back condition is related to his boom operating duties, there is no in-service documentation that confirms a relationship between his aircrew in-flight refueling duties and this condition. 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 | CY2008 | BC-2007-02487
The type of his separation be changed from entry-level separation to a medical discharge. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice regarding the applicant’s request that his uncharacterized service be changed to an honorable discharge, his RE code of 2C be changed, his entry level separation be changed to a medical discharge, and his records be corrected to reflect his eligibility for unemployment compensation. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02491
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. Evidence has been presented that his unit requested he be removed from the October 1997 SRA/E-4 promotion order due to unsatisfactory participation, and he was subsequently...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02498
On 25 May 00, applicant appeared before the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) requesting that his discharge be upgraded to honorable and his RE code be changed to allow his return to military service. The Board found that neither the evidence of record nor that provided by the applicant substantiated an inequity or impropriety that would justify a change of discharge or an upgrade of his RE code. The Board further concluded that no legal or equitable basis exists for an upgrade of...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02499
The Active Secretary of the Air Force substituted a general discharge for the bad conduct discharge. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOS 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. In this regard, we note that the discharge appears to be in compliance with the governing...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02514
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force at Exhibits B & F. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFRC/A1BR recommends approval. JA concludes there is no authority for continuing reenlistment bonus payments after a reservist voluntarily leaves his bonus-related position. The complete JA...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02534
The applicant’s initial ASD was established as 1 October 1997, based upon the start date of the Naval Primary Phase of Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: USAF/A3O-AT recommends denial and states the applicant’s ASD was established correctly in accordance with (IAW) applicable Navy and Air Force instructions. The US Navy BUPERS Instruction 7220.29A dated 17 June 2002, states the ASD is the date an officer...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02543
The clerk explained she received a Zone B SRB for a previous reenlistment on 21 January 2005, therefore was not eligible to receive an additional Zone B SRB. However, with the 21 January 2005 reenlistment, the applicant had already received a Zone B, multiple 4.5 SRB. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: DPPAE recommends the applicant’s request for waiver of the second Zone B, Multiple 4.5 be denied but recommends the board declare the 26...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02544
The applicant’s own supporting documentation states she received the NCORP program memorandum. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant’s counsel states the DPPAE response added nothing of value and DPPAE elected not to address the Air Force’s uncontested failure to properly notify TSgt Hall in accordance with Phase II of the NCORP guidance. DPPAE’s position is that the applicant’s time in service, knowledge...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02545
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02545 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His enlisted performance report (EPR) with a close-out date of 10 Nov 04 be upgraded or removed from his records. In support of his request, the applicant provided statements in his own behalf, a chronological record of events,...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02547
Members of the Board, Mr. John B. Hennessey, Mr. Joseph D. Yount, and Ms. Teri G. Spoutz considered this application on 8 January 2008. JOHN B. HENNESSEY Panel Chair 2 Attachments: 1. [pic] Office of the Assistant Secretary [pic] AFBCMR 2007-02547 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02552
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02552 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge be changed to a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. On 4 May 53, the convening authority suspended the bad conduct discharge until the applicant’s release from confinement or until...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02553
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02553 INDEX NUMBER: 100.06, 110.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of “2” be changed; his character of service changed to honorable; and grade be changed to sergeant. On 5 May 1972, the applicant was separated with an honorable discharge in...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02554
He served 1 year, 1 month and 28 days on active duty. Pursuant to the Board's request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Clarksburg, West Virginia, provided an Investigative Report which is at Exhibit C. On 18 October 2007, the Board staff requested the applicant provide post- service documentation within 30 days (Exhibit D). We considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, we do not find the evidence presented is sufficient to compel us to recommend granting the relief...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02555
The PH is awarded for wounds received as a direct result of enemy actions (i.e., gunshot or shrapnel wounds, hand-to-hand combat wounds, forced aircraft bail out injuries, etc.). In addition, it is necessary that the wound have required treatment by medical personnel. In regard to the applicant’s request for award of the PH, the Board notes the evidence of record supports the fact that the injuries he sustained on 21 Dec 66 were the result of an aircraft accident and not a direct result of...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02560
After a through review of the applicant's military record, DPSIDR was unable to locate documentation which verified he was qualified or awarded the SAEMR. Other than his own assertions, the applicant has provided no documentary evidence that would establish his entitlement to the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with Bronze Service Star; therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02565
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02565 INDEX CODE: 110.00 XXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be amended to include a statement describing how his knee injury occurred. He experienced pain in his legs and knees. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02581
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02581 INDEX CODE: 110.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His undesirable discharge be upgraded. He served in the Army Air Force from 25 November 1947 through 15 December 1950. Exhibit B.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02597
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02597 INDEX CODE: 110.00, 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. We do not believe that the circumstances surrounding her discharge warrant correction of her RE code to 1J as she requests, but agree with the Air Force office of primary responsibility that since the RE code of 3A is...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02600
On 16 May 07, the applicant appealed the action to the imposing commander and to the appeal authority. As a member accepting nonjudicial punishment proceedings, the applicant had the right to have a hearing with the commander, to request that witnesses appear and testify, and to present evidence. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02610
The sole basis for the referral report was the conduct alleged in the erroneous LOR. The fact is his wife has never been to NC. Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 1 December 2007.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02620
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02620 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty. We considered upgrading...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02621
On 26 Aug 87, he submitted a conditional waiver of his rights associated with an administrative discharge board. On 26 Nov 07, the Board staff requested the applicant provide documentation concerning his activities since leaving military service (Exhibit D). However, after a thorough review of the applicant's submission and the evidence of record, we see no evidence of any extenuating circumstances in this case.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02624
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of his request for award of the AFCM. The AFPC/DPSIDR complete evaluation at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 26 Oct 07, for review and response within 30 days. Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 15 Oct 07.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02625
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02625 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect award of the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), Purple Heart (PH), Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA), Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM) and...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02625-2
Therefore, the Board majority recommends his records be corrected as indicated below. The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit E. Record of Proceedings, dated 27 Feb 08, with Exhibits. THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ Chair AFBCMR BC-2007-02625 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Having reviewed 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02631
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02631 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect award of the Silver Star (SS), Bronze Star Medal (BSM), and the Purple Heart (PH). DPSIDR states after a thorough review of the applicant’s military records they were unable to locate a recommendation...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02632
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02632 INDEX CODE: 110.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. In response to our request, applicant provided post-service information, which is attached at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. Exhibit D....
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02639
On 3 Mar 99, applicant received an uncharacterized entry-level separation, by reason of entry level performance and conduct, and was issued an RE code of 2C (Entry-level separation without characterization of service). _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected by deleting the words “and conduct” from Block 28 (Narrative Reason for...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02652
On 21 February 1992, the LOD determination was approved. The complete A1PS evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant responded stating his injuries occurred during Desert Storm while delivering bullets and minesweepers in and out of the combat zone. He provided letters from eyewitnesses who were with him when he first injured his back and re-injured his left knee.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02664
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 AFOLA/JAJM recommends denial. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02672
The Evaluation Reports Appeals Board (ERAB) denied her appeal because they were not convinced the report was inaccurate as written. The applicant has not provided any evidence to support her contention of not receiving feedback or being counseled on her shortcomings. The complete AFPC/DPSIDEP evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02673
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02673 INDEX CODES: 111.01, 131.01 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF) prepared for consideration by the Calendar Year 2006C (CY06C) Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board (CSB) be declared void and removed from her records, and the attached PRF be...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02690
He researched the problem and was informed by AFPC that the Air Force Automated Records Management System showed source documents for one Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) and one JSAM, but the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) indicated updates for one AFAM and two JSAMs. In support of his application, the applicant provided a memorandum, his pre-board and as-met records, and e-mail communiqué. Each eligible officer for promotion is provided an OPB several months prior to the...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02691
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02691 INDEX CODE: 111.02 COUNSEL: JOSEPH W. KASTL HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) rendered for the period 28 Jun 05 through 22 May 06 be declared void and removed from her records. It seems that the applicant had been accused of spousal abuse during an...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02698
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIAR recommends the requested relief be denied. 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 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 an injustice. Exhibit D. Applicant’s...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02710
INDEX CODE: 137.04 AFBCMR BC-2007-02710 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02717
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) upgraded his service characterization to honorable, but it was not reflected on his RE code, which he needs changed to enter the Air National Guard (ANG). The applicant has not provided any facts to warrant a change to his discharge or RE code. Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant, not dated.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02719
AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, note below paragraph 10.9.7., states in part that a member’s application must clearly establish that an error or injustice by the Air Force caused the member’s lost leave. Therefore, 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. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Oct 07.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02720
Instead he makes a broad assertion that because no member detailed to his court-martial was African-American, the convening authority improperly excluded African- Americans from consideration as members. Clearly, given the overwhelming evidence adduced at trial (including video of the applicant in the bank making a fraudulent transaction) and the applicant’s post-trial admission of guilt, the applicant has failed to demonstrate that the absence of African-American court members was...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02732
As such, the applicant could have written a letter to the board advising it of the error in his duty information and what should have been the correct organization. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice regarding the applicant’s request that his CY07A OSB be corrected to reflect award of the AFAM, 1OLC, and his corrected record, to include the AFAM, 1OLC citation and the AF Form 475 closing 16 Feb 05, be considered by an SSB. It...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02733
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: During his time at the US Air Force Academy (USAFA), there were no adverse actions in his Cadet Personnel Record (CPR-II). He received an honorable discharge from the Air Force and was highly recommended for future officer training by both his Air Officer Commanding Officer and Group Commander when he left the USAFA. In addition, AFI 36-2012, Record of Disenrollment from Office Candidate Type...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02739
Since the applicant had over 20 years of satisfactory service, she was eligible to transfer to ISLRS and apply for retired pay at age 60. The applicant was discharged on 4 August 2005 ___________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ ARPC/DPP recommends denial and states the applicant’s record indicates she completed the service requirements for Reserve retired pay under the provision of Title 10, USC, Section 1231, on 1 March 2000. The applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02745
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02745 INDEX CODE: 112.10 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NO ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His separation program designator (SPD) code of "JFX" (Personality Disorder) and his reentry code of "2C" (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service) on his...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02747
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02747 INDEX CODE: 128.05 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He receive an Initial Enlistment Bonus (IEB) for Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 1C431, Tactical Air Command and Control Apprentice. DPPAE states the IEB is an incentive program used to encourage individuals to enlist in selected...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02753
AFBCMR BC-2007-02753 INDEX CODE: 137.00 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...