AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-03998
The complete AFRC/A1K evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states he was not provided the necessary information regarding the transfer of benefits to a dependent prior to his retirement. While we note the steps the Air Force office of primary responsibility indicates were taken to inform eligible personnel of this new benefit, it appears that through no fault of the applicant,...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04000
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His rater signed the EPR notice stating the Record of Counseling (ROC) was in his Personnel Information File (PIF) when it was not. The applicants EPR profile as a SSgt is listed below: PERIOD ENDING OVERALL EVALUATION 1 Jul 10 4 **9 Nov 09 3 25 Dec 08 4 *25 Oct 07 3 *Contested Report ** Referral Report The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04005
AFBCMR BC-2010-04005 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 considered this application on 12 July 2011. AFBCMR BC-2010-04005 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Under the...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04007
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04007 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel. 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 Reserve office of primary...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04015
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04015 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Year 2010A (CY10A) Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Central Selection Board (CSB) with inclusion of his Officer Performance Report...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04017
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. The performance feedback, dated 19 May 2008, took place almost six months before the close-out of the contested report. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-04017 in Executive Session on 19 July 2011, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member ,...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04022
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04022 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to serve in the enlisted force to complete his active duty service commitment (ADSC) for the cost of his advanced education at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). The recommendation of the Superintendent to either support...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04022 ADDENDUM
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. ________________________________________________________________ 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 | CY2010 | BC-2010-04025
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04025 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: Yes ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His discharge and reentry code (RE) be changed to allow him to reenter the Armed Services as a commissioned officer. The complete BCMR Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04032
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04032 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1) His reentry code (RE) 2C (involuntary separation with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service) be changed. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04040
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04040 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry code (RE) 2C (involuntary separation with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service) be changed to allow him to reenlist in the Ohio Air National Guard. He is capable of passing college level...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04047
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04047 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Under Other than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-04047 in Executive...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04049
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04049 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be reinstated to the grade of chief master sergeant (E-9) and paid all back pay and allowances that may apply. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The relevant facts pertaining to this application...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04050
On 15 Jul 11, AFPC/DPSIDRA notified the applicant of their determination of his entitlement to the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal, the American Campaign Medal (ACM), and the World War II Victor Medal (WWIIVM) and corrected his records administratively. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04053
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04053 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be entitled to the award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm (RVNGC, w/P), and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, with three devices. No documentation was provided by...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04067
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04067 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be updated to reflect his foreign service. DPAPP sent the applicant a letter requesting him to provide any documents that substantiate his foreign service time; however, he has not responded. The DPAPP complete evaluation is...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04076
She was notified by the Base Records Office that the basic AFAM was missing from her personnel records and she needed to provide a copy or her records would be changed to reflect the assumed discrepancy. The complete DPSOE 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 1 Apr 11, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). ...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04087 ADDENDUM
For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicants original request and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings (ROP) at Exhibit E. In his latest submission, dated 22 Nov 11, with attachments, the applicant contends that his deteriorating duty performance prior to his discharge, combined with the fact the DVA provided him treatment for his condition in 1975, substantiates that he should have been discharged for physical...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04089
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04089 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her honorable discharge be changed to a medical discharge. On 19 Apr 07, the applicants commander notified her that he was recommending her discharge from the Air Force for a condition that interfered with military service, specifically...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04091
He was counseled by his assignment counselor that his permanent change of station (PCS) orders would be written to include the entitlements that an ERD order would have provided. In this case, the applicant was notified of his assignment to Turkey before his dependents began their travel; therefore, his dependents could travel on his PCS orders. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04094
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04094 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her narrative reason for separation Pregnancy or Childbirth be changed to a medical discharge. On 20 Oct 11, in a corrected advisory, DPSOS further clarified their evaluation and stated since the applicant was not able to complete her service...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04102
On 22 Jan 03, the applicant was reduced in grade from technical sergeant to staff sergeant, with a new date of rank of 21 Nov 02, as a result of an Article 15, due to government travel card (GTC) misuse. SAFPC has reviewed this application, and determined the applicant served satisfactorily in the grade of technical sergeant and should be advanced on the retired list in the grade of technical sergeant when he reaches 30 years of active service. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04104
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force which is at Exhibit B. As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit D). ________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04108
On 10 Apr 98, the applicant remarried and on 18 Nov 98, he notified DFAS to cancel spouse-only SBP coverage. The applicants 18 Nov 98 request was a valid request and clearly showed he did not want to reinstate SBP coverage after his marriage. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04115
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04115 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His rank of A/1C (airman first class) be changed to reflect sergeant on his NGB Form 22, Report of Separation/Discharge and Record of Service. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The available...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04121
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04121 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records, to include the deployed Letter of Evaluation (LOE) rendered for the period 23 Mar 09 through 14 Sep 09 and the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) he was awarded for the period 23 Mar 09 through 20 Sep 09, be considered for promotion by...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04132
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/A1PS recommends denial, stating, in part, based on information from the subject matter expert (SME), the applicant was discharged in accordance with (IAW) AFI 36-3209, Separation and Retirement Procedures for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Members, para 3.16., Entry Level Performance and Conduct, not a medical...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04133
He took several steps to gather information on transferring educational benefits to the Post-9/11 GI Bill. There was limited information about the Post-9/11 GI Bill and even less on transferring educational benefits. Members may have had the impression that being on active duty or in the SelRes on the effective date of the law, 1 Aug 09, was sufficient to vest them with the right to transfer benefits at some time in the future.
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04134
AFI 36- 320, Paragraph 3.13.2.1.1, actually states Member may be discharged when the member has accumulated nine or more unexcused absences from UTA within a 12-month period. The documents provided indicate the applicant was given a three month leave of absence (LOA) in March of 1997 to attend to personal business and, was due to return to UTAs in July 1997. The AFI states a member may be discharged and does not state the member must be discharged. We took notice of the applicant's...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04149
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04149 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He receive an additional 10 percent retirement pay for award of the Airman's Medal (AmnM). _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He would like the Board to look closer at his award and reconsider...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04167
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04167 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. As such, the applicant was erroneously separated from the Air National Guard and incurred a debt for his reenlistment bonus. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant was a member of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04170
On 18 Apr 05, the applicant met an Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB), which found her unfit and recommended she be placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) with a disability rating of 60 percent. Further, it must be noted the USAF disability boards must rate disabilities based on the member's condition at the time of evaluation; in essence a snapshot of their condition at that time. _________________________________________________________________ The following...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04171
She was assigned to the Non-obligated Non-participating Ready Personnel Section (NNRPS) by Reserve Order (RO) A-230, 23 May 2008. On 14 July 2010, she was reassigned from NNRPS to the Inactive Status List Reserve Section (ISLRS), with a MSD of 1 March 2011. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the application was denied...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04187
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04187 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His discharge (honorable) should be changed to a medical retirement. The complete BCMR Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04195
However, documentation was found showing he received numerous counselings, Letters of Reprimands, a referral APR, barred from reenlistment, as well as personal appearance and dormitory issues. The complete HQ AFPC/DPSIDR 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 Jan 11 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). ...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04198
On 9 November 1993, the applicants BCD was ordered to be executed and the applicant was discharged with a BCD on 10 November 1993. The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 1 April 2011 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit F). We have considered the applicant's overall quality of service, the...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04199
The applicant stated that he has supporting documents classified as "Secret" which took place during the reporting period; however, we are unable to use these documents to base a decision due to the classification level. The complete AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOO recommends denial for SSB consideration or direct promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel with a 1 May 06 promotion effective date. The complete AFPC/DPSOO evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04207
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04207 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reentry (RE) code of 2C (Entry-level separation (ELS) with uncharacterized service) be changed. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force at...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04213
The statute requires the Secretary concerned to issue a POW medal to any person who was taken prisoner and held captive by foreign armed forces that are hostile to the United States, under circumstances which the Secretary finds to have been comparable to those under which persons have generally been held captive by enemy armed forces during periods of armed conflict. Finally, while the claim the Secretary of the Air Force has made no such finding about whether internees of Switzerland meet...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04216
On 6 February 1997, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) considered and denied the applicants request for an upgrade of his discharge characterization. It is the decision of the Board, therefore, to reject the application as untimely. Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 2 June 11, w/atchs.
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04218
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04218 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect the following: 1. Credited for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04219
Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge; to include the character of service, separation authority, SPD code, RE code, and narrative reason for separation; was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicants request to change her RE code,...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04221
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His military record was audited four times in the last eight years by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) and it was determined he was not eligible for O-3E pay. The requirements for entitlement to the special pay rate are four years and one day of prior enlisted service or more than 1,460 points creditable towards retirement. DPSIPV states in...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04222
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04222 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be eligible for Reserve retired pay on 10 Nov 10, nine months prior to his 60th birthday on 10 Aug 11. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was only six days short of performing the required...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04226
He is requesting the award based on more than 60 nonconsecutive days of service in the Republic of Korea as an aircrew member. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states his request was based on service he performed as a regularly assigned aircrew member and a participant in numerous operations and exercises in the Republic of Korea during the years of 1977-1984. While we note the applicant has provided...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04229
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She was never informed her benefits had to be transferred prior to her retirement in November 2009. The complete DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant reiterates she was unable to transfer her benefits because the TEB system did not recognize her family members and there was no one to...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04231
Post-9/11 GI Bill: Any member of the Armed Forces (active duty or Selected Reserve (SelRes), officer or enlisted) on or after 1 Aug 09, who is eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill, and: Has at least 6 years of service in the Armed Forces on the date of election and agrees to serve 4 additional years in the Armed Forces from the date of election. However, as part of his application, he submitted Post-9/11 GI Bill briefing slides used during his Jul 09 separation briefing, and these slides...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04247
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04247 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect entitlement to Vietnam service awards and the time he spent in Vietnam. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial for award of Vietnam...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04254
On 18 Sep 07, a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) found the applicant unfit for continued military service for inflammatory bowel disease, most likely Crohns disease, and referred him to the Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB). The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force, which are attached at Exhibits C, D, and E. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04263
Pursuant to a Formal Physical Evaluation Board, he was placed on the permanently disability retired list in the grade of master sergeant on 7 September 2005 with a combined disability rating of 30 percent. The applicant had 7.34 years of service at the time of separation, therefore, his retirement pay should have been calculated based on the 30 percent disability rating. The complete DPSD evaluation is at Exhibit...