AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02950
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He served his time honorably without any nonjudicial punishment and needs his RE code changed to reenter the Air Force. DPSOA states, no issue of error or injustice warranting the requested relief is presented as the applicant held the grade of airman first class or below at the time of his discharge. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Nov 07.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02956
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: ARPC/DPB recommends the requested relief be denied. No documentation has been provided by the applicant’s previous command to indicate that they are in support of his request; or that they were given erroneous information regarding accelerated promotion. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 Oct 07.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02957
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was hired with the Utah Air National Guard (UANG) and was not able to take leave in his previous unit due to mission needs. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that nine (9) days of leave were added to his current leave balance. THOMAS S....
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02961
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: After completing the Return to Duty Program (RTDP) and being accepted back into the Air Force, he is now being denied the opportunity to reenlist, which he believes is unjust. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: Applicant’s available military personnel records indicate he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 4 Dec 01 in the grade of airman basic. A...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02964
Recoupment of the unearned portion of the applicant’s SRB should not be recouped, as she was removed due to medical reason. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation, with attachments, was forwarded to applicant on 15 Feb 08 for review and response within 30 days. Accordingly, we recommend her records be...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02970
DPSOO notes although deployed, the applicant did not provide any documentation showing he followed up to ensure his records were updated correctly by checking his Officer Selection Record (OSR). _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In his response dated 23 Nov 07, the applicant reiterates much of his earlier contentions and adds that he is at a loss as to why AFPC did not post the decoration to his record in time for...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02975
On 4 Mar 72, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for unsuitability. The complete AFPC/DPSD evaluation is at Exhibit E. ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluations and states his discharge was based entirely on his mental disability. The applicant's case was not eligible for a referral for a Medical Evaluation Board...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02981
Pursuant to the Board's request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) provided a copy of an Investigative Report, which is at Exhibit C. On 27 November 2007, the applicant was provided the opportunity to respond to the Investigative Report and to provide documentation pertaining to his post-service activities, within 30 days (Exhibit D). Based on the available evidence of record, it appears the discharge was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02985
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02985 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Purple Heart (PH) Medal. Additionally, Section 16 - This injury or disease was the direct result of; enemy action, operation against an enemy, or instrumentality of war, the reply marked was “none of...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02986
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02986 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NOT INDICATED HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) and all overseas service medals he is entitled. The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02990
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends granting the applicant's alternative request for relief of receiving a medical reason for discharge and a change in his reenlistment eligibility (RE) code to reflect a discharge for an unfitting medical condition. Had he been referred to a Medical Evaluation Board, and thereafter, to a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), the applicant would likely have been found unfit...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02992
In support of his appeal, he has provided copies of a letter from the 701 MDS/CC certifying his outstanding performance as a member of the unit, two personal statements, a letter supporting the DOR change from the 10 AMDS/CC and endorsed by the 10 MDG/CC, a draft PRF that was not signed or submitted to the AFRES CSB, an endorsement letter from AFRESL/MLL, a vMPF RIP showing DOR timeline, an Education vMPF RIP, an FY03 AFRES Line and Health Professions Captain Select List, a AFRES Change to...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02996
INDEX CODE: 137.04 AFBCMR BC-2007-02996 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 | CY2008 | BC-2007-02996-2
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. Laurence M. Groner, Ms. Janet I. Hassan, and Mr. James A. Wolffe, considered this application on 13 December 2007. AFBCMR BC-1997-02996-2 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03001
ECAF states that the applicant is requesting to be reimbursed for a PCS move that he performed prior to receiving his PCS order. Although he had a limited time to relocate his family after he received the order, he could have obtained a “Letter in Lieu” of orders through personnel channels, allowing him to make the move prior to receipt of orders. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03009
The only issue for the Board is a legal issue: Whether or not applicant’s knowledge of the discharge board’s recommendation and his pending ETS was sufficient notice that the effective date of his discharge orders (if approved) had to be on or before 25 February 2007. In this case, applicant received constructive notice of this through the administrative discharge board’s recommendations and his knowledge of his pending ETS. Moreover, there is nothing in the case file, or in...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03021
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03021 INDEX CODE: 107.00 XXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect award of the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM). He thought his service record was correct until he recently applied for a copy of his awards and noticed the AFCM was missing. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03029 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor (AFOUA w/V). _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: DPSIDR recommends denial. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03035
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03035 INDEX CODE: 108.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, reflect that he was discharged on 13 August 1999 when he was released from the temporary disability retired list (TDRL), rather than 28 October 1997. That order...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03036
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03036 INDEX CODE: 110.00 DAVID B. HARRIS III COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His character of service be upgraded from general to honorable. On 24 August 1975, he received an Article 15 for failure to go to his appointed place of duty at the time prescribed. Considered alone, we conclude...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03040
He be considered by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for promotion to the grade of major by the CY95 and CY96 boards. Nevertheless, in a split decision, the court in Berkley concluded that because the memorandum of instructions requires differential treatment of officers based on their race or gender; it must be evaluated under a strict scrutiny analysis. He filed his request for records correction more than 11 years after the 1996 board, claiming that he did not know about...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03041
On 23 Apr 84, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for failure in Drug Abuse Rehabilitation. On 24 Jun 83, he was entered into the drug rehabilitation program because his urine sample he submitted on 21 Apr 83 tested positive for marijuana. Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation provided an investigative report which is attached at Exhibit C. On 1 Nov 07, the Board staff forwarded the applicant a copy...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03045
In his application dated 12 January 2008, applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 24 July 2008, the Board staff requested the applicant provide documentation pertaining to his post-service activities, within 30 days (Exhibit B). Regarding his request for a medical discharge; other than his own assertions, insufficient evidence has been provided which would lead us to believe that at the time of his separation, a physical condition existed...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03048
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03048 INDEX CODE: 131.01 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be considered by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for retention by the Fiscal Year 2007 (FY07) Reduction in Force (RIF) Board. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03050
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03050 INDEX CODE: 131.01 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His record be considered for promotion to the grade of major by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for Calendar Years 1995A (CY95A) and 1996A (CY96A) Major Line Central Selection Boards (CSBs). A complete copy of the HQ USAF/JAA...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03053
On 30 Aug 82, the applicant submitted an application to the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) requesting his general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to an honorable conditions discharge. The AFDRB reviewed all the evidence of record and concluded that there was no basis for upgrade of the discharge. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03058
We note the applicant’s contention that he lost 17.5 days of unused leave due to mission requirements; however, the Air Force office of primary responsibility indicates the applicant’s pay records confirm he only lost 8 days of unused leave. DFAS states the applicant’s leave record was administratively corrected to restore the 8 days of unused leave in October 2007 in order for the applicant to use in conjunction with his terminal leave. However, if the applicant has evidence to the...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03065
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03065 INDEX CODE: 131.01, 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be given Special Selection Board (SSB) consideration for the Calendar Year 2006C (CY06C) Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board (CSB), with a corrected Officer Selection Brief (OSB) included in his Officer Selection...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03074
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03074 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Korean Service Medal (KSM). The complete HQ AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03075
_______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He wounded his right hand while on a bombing mission in Germany. The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant provided a statement from a former Veteran's Service office supporting his request for the award of the PH. After a thorough review of the available evidence and the...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03076
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03076 INDEX CODE: 110.02 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed from 2K, "First-term, second-term, or career airman considered but not selected for reenlistment under the SRP" to a code that permits his return to military service. The...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03077
Although service connection has been established by the DVA and the applicant has reportedly been awarded a disability rating of 100 percent, there is no compelling evidence the applicant’s arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) prevented him from reasonably performing the duties of his office, grade, rank and rating during the period of his military service and at the time of his retirement. Nonetheless, acknowledgment of the radiographic evidence of the ASCVD prior to the...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03080
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03080 INDEX CODE: 106.00 XXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her reenlistment (RE) code of “2C” (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service) be changed so she may reenlist in the Air Force. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03091
Section III, Evaluation of Performance, contains ratings marked one block to the left by his rater, the squadron commander, and the additional rater, the group commander, for Duty performance and Managerial Skills. If the applicant had provided some supporting documentation that the feedback date was in error, the ERAB would have corrected the report to reflect the accurate date and/or applicable statement versus voiding the report. The applicant provided no evidence to support his claim.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03094
The complete AFBCMR Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit F. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days. 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 of separation proceedings were, for whatever...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03097
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. The effective date of his election was 28 Sep 82; however, the election was voided by his 13 Jul 84 death. 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 failed to sustain her burden of proof of the existence of an error or injustice.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03103
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03103 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NOT INDICATED HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His characterization of service be upgraded from general (under honorable conditions) to honorable. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We considered...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03108
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03108 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to show he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for service he performed in Lebanon and Grenada. As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit D). Insufficient relevant...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03115
________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: ARPC/DPB recommends denial as the applicant has not provided any evidence that the EPRs are in error and should be removed, and the fact that lack of feedback does not invalidate a report. AFI 36-2406, paragraph 2.3, states a rater’s failure to conduct a required or requested feedback session, or document a session on a Performance Feedback Worksheet, does not invalidate any subsequent performance report....
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03120
She provided no facts warranting changing the narrative reason for separation to “fulfillment of service” or a change to her RE code. Therefore, her uncharacterized character of service is correct and in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions. The DPSOA evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 26...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03122
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He recently received information concerning award of the AFOEA to Headquarters, Air Mobility Command (AMC). In support of his request, applicant provided his personal statement, copies of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, a Meritorious Service Medal Citation, and...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03132
His record does not show unsatisfactory service (less than 50 points earned) until Retirement Year Ending (RYE) 18 January 2000. A correction was made, and his record now shows 91 AD points, 20 IDT points, 0 ECI points, 15 membership points, 126 total retirement points, and a year of satisfactory service for RYE 18 January 2002. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03139
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03139 INDEX CODE: 131.05 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His date of rank (DOR) to the grade of captain be back-dated to the date the promotion board results were published, or the date the promotion board convened. The public release date for that board was...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03142
A Board of Officers determined that his conditions existed prior to service (EPTS) ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial of relief, and concludes the applicant’s chronic pain or functional impairment currently involving his shoulders, back, or limbs, likely represents the expected natural progression of a degenerative process over time; or, as in the case of his shoulder pain, likely resulted from...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03149
AFBCMR BC-2007-03149 INDEX CODE: 128.14 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. Members of the Board, Ms. Kathleen F. Graham, Mr. Richard K. Hartley, and Mr. Reginald P. Howard, considered this application on 4 December 2007. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03153
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03153 INDEX CODE: 131.01 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be considered by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Year 2004B (CY04B) (P0504B) Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board (CSB), which convened on 12 July 2004, with inclusion of a letter to the...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03163
AFBCMR BC-2007-03163 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 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-2007-03165
DPSIDEP states the applicant has not provided convincing documentation that there was an error or injustice in his record. To now go back and change a stratification based on someone else's opinion does not make the report inaccurate and does not constitute an error or injustice. The complete DPSOO evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant responded reiterating that the contested OPR...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03166
Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; 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 an injustice. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03171
The personnel superintendent questioned the timing of his discharge and retirement since he had not received the findings of the PEB. DPPD states a review of the applicant's military personnel records reveals he underwent a medical board at Andrews Air Force Base on 20 February 2007, two months after being retired. The complete DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air...