AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00795
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: A request for the award of the SS was made; however, he was captured and did not receive the award. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 30 April 1942, he was awarded the Silver Star Medal for gallantry in action against an enemy...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00814
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00814 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical conditions of Flat Foot (scar from Mortons Disease removal) and Disfigurement of Head, Neck or Face (scalp scar), be found to be combat related and he receive beneftis under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC)...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00831
AFBCMR BC-2009-00831 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 362603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00862
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00862 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His debt of $27,693.87 be forgiven and removed. DFAS-IN Form 0-641, Statement of Military Pay Account, verifies the applicant was due pay and allowances for the period 1 November 2004 through 23 November 2004. Panel Chair AFBCMR 2009-00862 MEMORANDUM...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00873
AFBCMR BC-2009-01596 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 362603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00875
DPPD provides a review of the applicants medical records and notes the board agrees the applicant was exposed to traumatic situations during his career, related to his first responder duties. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 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 appearance; and that the application will only...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00883
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He departed from billeting and Ellsworth Air Force Base on 4 August 1984, which means he was not at the billeting during the months stated on AF Form 139 (September, October, and November 1984). We took careful notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, the evidence provided is insufficient to determine that the DD Form 139, Pay Adjustment Authorization,...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00889
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His recruiter miscounseled him and he mistakenly turned down the CLRP program. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial and states the applicant signed and acknowledged the ECLRP in his enlistment contract by initialing the nonparticipation portion and the statement he had been briefed on the ECLRP. Insufficient relevant...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00894
AFBCMR BC-2009-00894 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 Chief of Staff...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00914
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00914 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her character of service be corrected to reflect Honorable, instead of Not Applicable. Should the Board determine the applicant receive an Honorable service characterization, they recommend the separation code and narrative reason for separation be...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00918
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00918 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. The AFCM is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force after 24 March 1958, have distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement and service. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00929
The complete DPSIAR evaluation is at Exhibit B. We therefore agree with the recommendation of the Air Force and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of having suffered either an error or an injustice. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2009-00929 in Executive Session on 3 June 2009, under the provisions of AFI...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00936
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00936 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of 2Q (Personnel Medically Retired or Discharged) be changed to a code that reflects his current medical condition, allowing him to be eligible to reenlist. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSD evaluation is at...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00940
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00940 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation (Attrition, Unsuitability- Character and Behavior Disorders) be removed. In support of his request, the applicant provided a statement from his psychologist. The AFBCMR Medical Consultant's complete evaluation is...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00952
JAJM states that under Title 10 United States Code (USC), Section 1552(f), which amended the basic corrections board legislation, the Air Force Board for Corrections of Military Records (AFBCMR) ability to correct records related to courts-martial is limited. Specifically, Section 1552(f)(1) permits the correction of a record to reflect actions taken by reviewing authorities under the UCMJ. Furthermore, we do not find clemency is appropriate in this case since the applicant has not...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00957
Your application to the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records, AFBCMR BC-2009-00957, 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 of Directive cc: DFAS-IN AFBCMR BC-2009-00957 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00958
On 14 Aug 43, General Arnold sent a memorandum to all Theater Commanders which revised the policy for award of the DFC. Under the revised policy, the DFC could be awarded for acts of heroism in combat flight or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice;...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00961
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 17 May 05 for a period of four years. DPSOSstates,that 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. After a thorough review of his submission and the available evidence of record, we are not persuaded that he should be awarded...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00970
After reviewing the available documentation, we believe sufficient evidence has been provided to support award of the ACM for the applicant's participation in direct support of OEF. Vice Chair AFBCMR BC-2009-00970 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00972
AFBCMR BC-2009-00972 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 362603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00978
The BCMR Medical Consultant's complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 31 Jul 09 for review and comment within 30 days. We note the applicant currently has a combined DVA disability rating of 60 percent. Title 38, allows the DVA to provide compensation for servicemembers who incur a service-connected medical...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00980 ADDENDUM1
For an accounting of the facts surrounding his previous request and the rationale of the Boards earlier decision, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit I (with Exhibits A thru H). The documents from his Congressional Office shows that no effort was put into investigating the evidence of religious discrimination, procedural errors, illegal acts of his commander or FEB findings that are demonstrably inconsistent with the evidence provided. After thoroughly reviewing the additional...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00989
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: According to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), the members official military personnel file may have been destroyed in the 12 July 1973 fire at the NPRC. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00995
AFBCMR BC-2009-00995 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 362603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 00998
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2009-00998 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect an Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) of 55590, Programs and Work Control Superintendent. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01010
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: DFAS-JFEAA/IN states, based on the evidence provided, the applicant is clearly entitled to DSP and recommends she receive a gross amount of $20,796.00 (two times basic pay times number of years served). DFASs complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01011
He be reinstated into the Air National Guard (ANG) or as a member of the Air Force Reserve and his records be corrected to reflect he had no break in service. In addition to his lost time, he incurred a financial loss during this period as he was deprived of the income associated with his part-time service in the Air National Guard (ANG). While it is true that in the original iteration of this case, the relief recommended by the Board did not result in the applicant being eligible to...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01019
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01019 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. However, we note the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) has agreed to administratively correct the applicants record to reflect award of the AFESR. Although the applicant provided documentation in support of his request...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01028
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01028 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under honorable conditions (general) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Applicant appealed to the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) to have his general discharge upgraded to honorable. Based on the available evidence of record,...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01033
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His unit is a traditional C-130 unit and has no active duty positions, thus he was not aware of the ACP program until he was on deployment and found out about the program through other Air National Guard (ANG) crew members. A1FF notes that the applicants active duty order was extended several times in order for him to reach one year of active duty service. We took notice of the applicant's complete...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01037
The Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) found both her military and social impairment to be rated as considerable. Thus, the MEB placed her on the TDRL with a 30 percent disability rating. However, after she was reevaluated, the IPEB found the applicants medical condition had improved and recommended she be removed from the TDRL and separated with a 10 percent disability rating with severance pay. The Medical Consultants complete evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01037 1
The Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) found both her military and social impairment to be rated as considerable. Thus, the MEB placed her on the TDRL with a 30 percent disability rating. However, after she was reevaluated, the IPEB found the applicants medical condition had improved and recommended she be removed from the TDRL and separated with a 10 percent disability rating with severance pay. The Medical Consultants complete evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01043
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01043 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason of Personality Disorder be changed. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOS recommends the applicants narrative reason and corresponding separation code be changed to...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01044
His retired pay is based on 2,680 retirement points and over 33 years of service for basic pay in the grade of technical sergeant. The complete DPP evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit E. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant reviewed the advisory opinion and provided copies of documents associated with the events cited in his appeal. After a thorough review of the available evidence and the...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01049
The applicants certificates of accomplishment provide scant support for action by the Board in light of the seriousness of the offenses he committed. We find no evidence which indicates the applicants BCD, which had its basis in his conviction by a general court-martial and was a part of the sentence of the military court, was improper or that it exceeded the limitations set forth in the UCMJ. However, because of the limited documentation concerning his activities since leaving...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01050
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01050 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His discharge from the Air Force was based on an isolated incident. In his...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01053
The JAJM complete submission is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 31 July 2009 for review and comment within 30 days. After a thorough review of the evidence of record, we are not persuaded that the applicants discharge should be upgraded to a general discharge. _________________________________________________________________ The...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01070
It appears the applicant abused drugs while on active duty and was entered into the Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program; however, after participating nearly 60 days she decided she would no longer participate in the program. On 3 Jun 05, the applicant was discharged with a UHC discharge. The DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01084
The applicant was given service connection for his ankle injury. The complete BCMR Medical Consultant 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 7 August 2009 for review and response within 30 days. Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 4 Aug 09.
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01091
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant's military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force. Although, he had a decreased measurement of 2.5 inches 13 days after the 15 May 08 measurement, this does not prove the original measurement was inaccurate. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01093
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01093 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Separation Code (SC) of "LBK" (Completion of Required Service, and denied reenlistment with half separation pay) be changed. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOS recommends...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01118
It would not be fair to those individuals who had to retrain to continue their career, to let members who declined to retrain (ending their career) continue their career after the retraining program ended. Phase II (involuntary) ran 3 January 2007 through 31 March 2007, with 28 February 2007 being the suspense date for all vulnerable NCOs/SNCOs to submit their completed application. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01119
He was informed he had two options - to finish the course and upon completion incur a three year ADSC or decline the ADSC and retire. The applicant did not sign an AF Form 63, ADSC Acknowledgement Statement, prior to departure for training. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicants counsel responded by stating that the applicant could have only incurred the ADSC requirement if he had continued training;...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01138
She made no election during that time and was automatically enrolled in Option C, "Immediate Annuity for spouse." Included with the letter was some general information on retired pay, the appropriate pay application forms, and information regarding her RCSBP election of automatic option "C." When the applicant filled out her application for retired pay DD Form 2656, she changed her election from spouse to electing not to participate in SBP. The Legal Advisor states the applicant may in...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01147
AFBCMR BC-2009-01147 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 362603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01150
The complete A1K evaluation is at Exhibit C. SAFPC indicates that based on the documentation provided by the applicant in the AFBCMR file, specifically due to incomplete and missing information, and incorrect format, the Air Force Decoration Board (AFDB) would have most likely disapproved the LOM. By the time the applicants award package was corrected, he had already retired and SAFPC would not consider it. Accordingly, we recommend that his records be corrected as indicated below.
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01152
On 5 October 2005, his commander signed a Notification of Intent to Discharge letter and recommended he be discharged with a general discharge. IAW AFI 36-3209 Separation and Retirement Procedures for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Members, a member is discharged for unsatisfactory participation when the commander concerned determines a member has no potential for useful service under conditions of full mobilization. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01161
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01161 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general (under honorable conditions) discharge because of his hardship deferment. The applicant was discharged effective 6 December 1963 with an UOTHC discharge. Exhibit C....
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01168
In support of his request, applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. On 10 Sep 90, the applicant appeared before the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) requesting his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 8 May 09.
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC 2009 01169
She submitted a request for an accelerated promotion in accordance with (IAW) AFI 36-2504, Officer Promotion, Continuation and Selective Early Removal in the Reserve of the Air Force and requested a 31 July 2008 promotion to the grade of major pin on date. The complete DPSOS evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C. ARPC/DPB recommends denial and states the applicant's active- duty promotion transferred to the Reserves with a DOR and effective date to the grade of major established as 2...