AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-04288
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-04288 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He has been an upstanding citizen since his discharge from the Air Force, and he requests...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-04290
We note that in 1998, the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council (now SAF/MRBP) made a determination the applicant had not served satisfactorily in the grade of technical sergeant and that he should not be advanced on the Retired List to the higher grade. SAF/MRBP has reviewed the applicant’s submission to the Board requesting that he be advanced on the Retired List to the grade of technical sergeant based on his service prior to his retirement, award of the AFCM, 3OLC at his...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-04296
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-04296 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The awarded Distinguished Service Medal (DSM), for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility while distinguishing himself as Deputy Chief of Staff, Development Plans, Headquarters Air Force Systems Command,...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-04301
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He met the eligibility requirements to participate in the ANG FY08 ACP program as he was on one continuous active duty order for the entire FY performing the duties of an ANG pilot during that time frame. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-04303
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-04303 INDEX CODE: 110.02 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 21 Mar 85, the squadron commander notified the applicant of administrative discharge board (ADB) action for minor disciplinary infractions,...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-04340
Members of the Board, Ms. Patricia J. Zarodkiewicz, Ms. Barbara J. Barger, and Mr. Alan A. Blomgren considered this application on 5 February 2009. PATRICIA J. ZARODKIEWICZ Vice Chair Attachment: Ltr, ARPC/DPPAE, dated 23 December 2008, w/atchs AFBCMR BC-2008-04340 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-04355
The primary difference between the two awards is that the service medal is intended for those who performed support duty within the United States, while the expeditionary medal recognizes those who were deployed to foreign countries. After a thorough review of the available records, we found no evidence that the applicant is eligible for the award of the GWOT-E medal. However, the AFESR/GWOT-E authorization message she provided, dated February 7, 2005, appears to be for permanent party...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-04357
Members of the Board, Mr. Jay Jordan, Mr. Elwood C. Lewis, and Mr. Robert S. Jack, considered this application on 10 March 2009. JAY H. JORDAN Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, HQ AFRC/A1K, dtd 20 Feb 09, w/atch AFBCMR BC-2008-04357 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code and Air Force Instruction 36-2603, and having assured compliance with the provisions of the above regulation, the decision of the Air Force Board for Correction of...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-04363
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-04363 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded multiple Air Medals (AM) and Aerial Achievement Medals (AAM) in support of Operation DESERT STORM (ODS), Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF) and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF). It is...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-04401
As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit F). After a thorough review of the available evidence, including the Board’s favorable consideration of two virtually identical appeals by individuals involved in the same incident for which the applicant received an Article 15, we believe sufficient doubt has been raised regarding the fairness and equity of the imposed punishment. Furthermore, since it appears the applicant’s referral EPR closing 17 Mar 06, which...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-04411
The sole reason for his discharge from Basic Military Training (BMT) was his inability to perform the push-up requirement. On 24 Jun 97, the case was found legally sufficient and the discharge authority approved the discharge action on 27 Jun 97, directing the applicant be furnished an uncharacterized entry level separation. The applicant takes issue, however, with basis of the action related to his inability to adapt to the military environment, failure to make satisfactory progress in a...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-04423
___________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommended denial, noting the applicant’s request for the PH was considered and denied by the Purple Heart Review Board (PHRB). The PH is awarded for wounds received as a direct result of enemy action (i.e., gunshot or shrapnel wounds, hand-to-hand combat wounds, forced aircraft bail out injuries, etc.). _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-04459
AFBCMR BC-2008-04459 INDEX CODE: 121.00 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-04464
Service members first must be notified by their commanders of the nature of the charged offense, the evidence supporting the offenses, and the commander’s intent to impose NJP. We find no evidence of an error or injustice that occurred during the NJP proceedings; nor has the applicant provided any evidence which would lead us to believe the NJP was contrary to the provisions of the governing directives, unduly harsh, or disproportionate to the offenses committed, which resulted in his...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-04477
MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR 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. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-04490
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-04490 INDEX CODE: 128.11 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to show he enrolled in the Enlisted College Loan Repayment Program (ECLRP). As of this date he did not respond to that request (Exhibit B). ...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-04559
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS However, this is not the case as pertains to the applicant as the SSN recorded was the same SSN he presented for enlistment, and changing the service record after-the-fact is not appropriate. The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2008-04559 in Executive Session on 17 September 2009, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00001
He be retired for length of service with an effective date of 15 Feb 99 versus receiving a permanent disability retirement. He would have continued in the Air Force had it not been for receiving a medical retirement. The DPSOR complete advisory is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In a five page rebuttal, the applicants counsel states the USAF Physical Disability Divisions advisory opinion is not accurate.
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00019
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: Applicant enlisted in the Air Force Reserve (AFR) on 28 Jul 75. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSD recommends denial. Exhibit G. Letter, Counsel, dated 17 Sep 09.
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00039
Based on the available evidence of record, it appears the applicant’s general discharge for minor disciplinary infractions was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and within the commander’s discretionary authority. In view of the foregoing, and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we conclude that no basis exists to upgrade the applicant’s general discharge. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00047
As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit C). _________________________________________________________________ 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 will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00056-1
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00056 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be changed to general. Pursuant to the Boards request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) provided a copy of an Investigative Report, which is at Exhibit C. On 22 July 2009, a copy...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00063
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00063 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her selection for promotion to the grade of staff sergeant (E-5) effective 1 October 2001, be reinstated. In addition, her reentry (RE) code of 2X (first-term, second-term, or career airman considered but not selected for reenlistment under...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00064
The Board further noted that after the applicants injury in Germany, he was returned to full duty after receiving occupational therapy, and that his recent injury happened during civilian employment, and therefore was EPTS. The second injury to the members wrist occurred in civilian status in 2005, and is therefore not service connected. The complete BCMR Medical Consultants evaluation is at Exhibit F. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00068
His punishment consisted of reduction in grade to senior airman (SrA), forfeiture of $200 pay per month for two months, restriction to the base for 35 days, 35 days extra duty, and a reprimand. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, in the absence of evidence confirming miscounselling by the Operations Superintendent or his commander, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00088
Members of the Board, Mr. Jay Jordan, Mr. Elwood C. Lewis, and Mr. Robert S. Jack, considered this application on 10 March 2009. JAY H. JORDAN Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, AFPC/DPPAE, dtd 28 Jan 09, w/atch AFBCMR BC-2009-00088 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code and Air Force Instruction 36-2603, and having assured compliance with the provisions of the above regulation, the decision of the Air Force Board for Correction of...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00095
DPSIDR states the applicant does not provide any documentation proving he was awarded the BSM w/1 OLC. DPSIDR notes the Belgian Congo was not considered to be an opposing armed enemy force of the United States. After a thorough review of the available evidence and applicants complete submission, we find no evidence the applicants records should be corrected to show he was awarded the PH w/1OLC or BSM w/1OLC.
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00101
INDEX CODE: 100.03 AFBCMR BC-2008-00400 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: XXXXXXX JR. 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. Jay Jordan, Mr. Elwood C. Lewis, and Mr. Robert S. Jack, considered this...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00105
INDEX CODE: 128.04 AFBCMR BC-2009-00105 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. James W. Russell III, Mr. Noble K. Eden, and Mr. Mark J. Novitski, considered this...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00115
MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR 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. Air Force Board for Correction
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00135
DPAPP states a thorough review of the applicant's master personnel record and documents provided by the applicant failed to provide any document that substantiated any time served in the United Arab Emirates. The DPSIDR complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 24 July 2009, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00137
When he questioned his supervisor about his performance rating, he was told he would receive a five rating. 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 6 Mar 09 for review and comment within 30 days. In addition, we note the feedback worksheet provided by the applicant supports the rating he received.
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00142
A review of the applicant’s records indicates he completed 23 years, 7 months, and 22 days of honorable service; however, only 19 years, 11 months, and 23 days was satisfactory service creditable toward retired pay eligibility. Honorable service is the total years of service in the military; it includes satisfactory service, as well as years the member did not participate sufficiently to earn satisfactory service. Additionally, it appears the ANG/USAFR Point Credit Summary provided by the...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00147
On 1 May 08, XXXX/A1DPM advised the applicant’s unit the recommendation must be submitted through the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) due to the fact the applicant was already retired. RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD : Mr. XXXXXXXXXX voted to correct the records but does not desire to submit a Minority Report.
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00150
Further, it must be noted that Air Force disability boards must rate disabilities based on the members condition at the time of evaluation; in essence a snapshot of their condition at that time. The complete AFPC/DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: He was awarded a 10 percent disability rating from the IPEB for knee pain only. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00160
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 D. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFLOA/JAJM recommends denial. Rules for Courts-Martial states that a bad conduct discharge “is designed as punishment for bad-conduct rather than as a punishment for serious offenses of either a civilian...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00162
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicants military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the BCMR Medical Consultant at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFRC/SG recommends denial of the applicant's request and states that he was deemed medically disqualified for world-wide active military service due to chronic pain in his shoulder. Air Force Regulation (AFR) 35-41,...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00170
DPSI states the applicant’s service time qualified him for transitional benefits due to involuntary medical separation on 13 Jun 08. 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. Novel, Panel Chair Mr. Grover L. Dunn,...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00197
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00197 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to an under honorable conditions (general) discharge. We also find no evidence which indicates the applicants service characterization, which had its basis in his conviction by a general court-martial and...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00219
In 1943, General “Hap” Arnold ordered theater commanders not to award the AM or DFC based solely on the number of combat missions completed, but rather for acts of heroism in combat flight or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. In this respect, the available evidence of record reflects the applicant completed a total of 35 combat missions while assigned to the Eighth Air Force as a B-17 pilot. Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant’s Member of Congress, dated 23 Mar 09, w/atchs.
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00225
___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had no idea about the effects of drug addiction, neither did the Air Force at that time. On 6 Mar 86, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of AFR 39-10, by reason of misconduct – drug abuse, with service characterized as general (under honorable conditions). ___________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00261
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOS recommends changing the applicant's Separation Program Designator (SPD) code to accurately reflect his diagnosis of an Adjustment Disorder. The DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends granting the applicant partial relief by changing the narrative reason for discharge to Secretarial Authority, but with no change in his uncharacterized service...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00262
The discharge authority approved the separation, and on 11 Apr 00, the applicant received an uncharacterized entry level separation, by reason of entry-level performance and conduct, and was issued an RE code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an uncharacterized entry-level separation). The applicant provided no evidence of an error or injustice in the processing of his discharge warranting a change to his character of service, separation code, or narrative reason for separation. Panel...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00269
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the AFCM, 1OLC, indicating that based on the applicant’s military record and provided documentation, they were able to verify her entitlement to the AFEM for time served in Kuwait and the AFCM, Basic, based on Special Order GA-07. The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00280
The applicants medical records are filed with the VA office. The DD Form 2697 in his medical records is not available. The SGAT 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 Dec 09 for review and comment within 30 days.
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00307
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00307 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) be replaced with the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). DPAPP states a thorough review of the applicant's master personnel records failed to provide any document that substantiated any time served in Vietnam. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00311
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00311 INDEX CODE: 128.04 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to show his eligibility to participate in the Air National Guard (ANG) Fiscal Year 2008 (FY08) Aviation Continuation Pay (ACP) program. The ANG has informed him that in order to be eligible to participate...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00322
On 9 September 2003, the applicant was placed on the TDRL. The complete AFPC/DPSD evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 24 April 2009 for review and response within 30 days. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC- 2009-00322 in Executive...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00338
The Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon was authorized on 18 June 2003 for Air Force Active Duty, Reserve, and Guard personnel who completed a contingency deployment after 1 October 1999. The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2009-00340
DPSIDR states that after review of the applicant’s master personnel records, they were able to verify that the units he was assigned to during the periods in question did not receive the PUC. After a thorough review of the applicant’s submission and the available evidence of record, the Board was not persuaded that he should be awarded the PUC. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Mar 09.