AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02105
DPB states that only the year of completion for the most recently completed degree is posted to an officers OSB. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant responded by reiterating her original contentions, however, she states that she feels she was not provided the same opportunities as others who sought promotion and career advancement due to in part the lack of information she was able to access on her own...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02107
The applicant questioned the TMO regarding exceeding his weight allowance since his previous PCS shipment was not in excess of the allowance, as he had not received a notification of excess cost for the move. The applicant was informed that he may have exceeded his HHGs weight allowance and could have requested the shipment be reweighed at that time. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicants complete submission, we are persuaded the failure to timely notify the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02108
The applicant and service member divorced on 17 Nov 89, and the divorce order directed the service member pay the monthly SBP premiums for the applicant. The complete AFPC/DPSIAR evaluation is at Exhibit B. SAF/MRB Legal Advisor indicates there are no extraordinary facts or equities which merit granting the relief sought, unless the widow relinquishes her right to the annuity. Further complicating this case is the fact that after he remarried, the deceased former member failed to elect...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02111
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02111 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) second oak leaf cluster (2nd OLC). DPSIDR states they were able to locate the AFAM 2nd OLC citation in the applicants official military record; however, the special order needed to validate the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02113
She notes that even the Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) Fact Sheet on the IRR does not disclose information about a Reserve officers promotion status and led her to believe that she would not be discharged unless she requested resignation of her commission. The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A. The applicant was discharged from the Regular Air Force with a separation pay benefit prior to completing her MSO.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02114
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02114 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His undesirable discharge be upgraded. He was told after leaving military service that undesirable discharges were given to gay people. On 1 Jul 55, the applicants commander recommended that he be discharged from the Air Force for antisocial...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02115
The Certificate of Eligibility the applicant received from the VA clearly details the service member's eligibility under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. He provided dates that he attended a mass briefing and individual counseling for the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. The Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) slide highlighted that individuals apply separately to transfer benefits using the TEB website and included a statement indicating that AFPC's Service Center will review eligibility, and approve...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02117
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02117 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Block 27, Reentry Code be changed from 4L, which denotes Separated commissioning program eliminee (OTS, AECP, and so on) to a code suitable for reentry into the armed services...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02121
The SAF/MRB Legal Advisors complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states the current spouse of her deceased former spouse never spent a day with him during his military career but is reaping the benefits that she earned. She is being denied SBP because of a mistake DFAS and the Air Force has made by not upholding Air Force regulation (if you are married to a military...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02128
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02128 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) be reflected on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. The DPSIDRA complete evaluation is at Exhibit B. The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02132
_________________ ______________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicants military personnel records indicate that he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 25 Jan 1967 and was Honorably discharged on 14 Mar 1969, and that he served in the Philippines from 10 May 1968 10 Jun 1968. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicants master personnel records, are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02133
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02133 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and a list of the items needed for a VA home...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02141
In accordance with AFM 900-3, during the period in question, the Purple Heart (PH) was awarded for wounds received in action against an enemy, or as a direct result of an act of any enemy, opposing armed force, or hostile foreign force. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force, which are attached at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02143
On 31 Aug 11, he retired in the grade of lieutenant colonel, having served in the grade of colonel for two years and eight months as a full colonel. The applicant contends that an OPR for the period 16 Jan 97 thru 26 Jun 97 should have been accomplished and were it not for its omission from is officer selection record (OSR), he would have been promoted BPZ. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02144
On 29 April 2009, the applicant was discharged with an honorable character of service with a narrative reason for separation of Insufficient Retainability (Economic Reason), and an RE code of 2C. He served 3 years, 1 month, and 16 days on active duty. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02146
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02146 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service) be changed to a code that would allow him to reenlist. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02147
AFBCMR BC-2011-02147 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 accompanying...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02149
There is no evidence the applicant or the service member submitted an election for former spouse coverage under the SBP within one year following their divorce. There is no evidence the service member submitted a request for spouse coverage on his current spouses behalf. On 26 Jan 12, the Board staff notified the current spouse of the pending application before the Board which may affect her interests.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02150
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02150 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her former spouses record be changed to show he elected former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). They divorced on 27 May 1992. The Board has been advised that it can consider cases involving potential claims by more than one...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02152
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02152 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be transferred to the Retired Reserve awaiting retired pay at age 60 rather than discharged. The applicant has not provided any documentation to support her claim that she should not have been discharged from the AFR, i.e., application for...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02157
His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. The applicant did not provide any evidence of an error or injustice that occurred in the processing of his discharge and his narrative reason for separation was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the discharge authoritys discretion. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02164
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02164 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). There is no evidence of any time served in Vietnam. The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02166
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02166 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His entry level separation be changed. However, the Board majority agrees with the opinion and recommendation of AFPC/DPSOS that the applicant does not provide any evidence of an error or injustice in reference to his entry level separation. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02167
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial since they were not provided the applicants military record, nor did he provide copies of the award elements and special order. We note the applicants request to be awarded an additional 10 percent in retired pay based on extraordinary heroism; however, he received the AmnM for heroism. In order to even be considered to receive an additional 10 percent increase in...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02168
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02168 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His expiration term of service (ETS) should be 7 Mar 15 rather than 7 Mar 17. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02170
_______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He should have received the PH because of injuries he received when his L-19 aircraft crash landed during a combat support mission in Vietnam on 14 May 1963. The applicant provided documentation verifying he was wounded and that he did receive medical treatment; however, the clinical record indicates that the incident was an accident. The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02174
AFBCMR BC-2011-02174 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 accompanying...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02175
At the time members are separated from the Air Force, they are furnished an RE code predicated upon the quality of their service and circumstances of their separation. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02176
In support of his appeal, the applicant submits a personal statement; copies of his active duty orders; DD Forms 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, ending 13 Sep 07 and 3 Sep 10, respectively; AF IMTs 348, Line of Duty Determination, and other supporting documents from his military personnel and servicemember medical records. EXAMINER NOTE: The applicant responded to the Air Force evaluation and provided the required AF Form 469 and copies of AF Forms 422 and A1PS...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02178
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02178 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of 2Q Personnel medically retired or discharged be changed to allow him to reenlist in the Air Force. On 25 Aug 06, the applicant was honorably discharged with severance pay, and was issued an RE code of 2Q, after serving 5...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02185
AFRC/SGP opines the applicant met the requirements for retention on active duty orders for the period of 1 October 2010 to 20 January 2011, based on a 20 January 2011 medical evaluation, rendered by a Family Practice Physician, which indicated that he was having no problems and was cleared for duty. However, based on the comments of the orthopedic physician, we believe the applicant has provided sufficient evidence to warrant his continuance on active duty orders until 5 October 2011. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02190
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: ARPC/DPT recommends approving the applicants request to correct his record to show he was discharged from ISLRS effective 11 August 1999. DPT indicates it was discovered that the time the applicant spent in ISLRS in excess of three years would not allow him to obtain 20 years of satisfactory service before his MSD. Exhibit C. Letter, DFAS-IN, not dated.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02191
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: On 1 Oct 10, he became eligible for ACP when he received his initial AGR tour orders. The applicant was initially ordered to extended active duty from 1 Oct 10 to 30 Sep 13. We took notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02192
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02192 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ___________________________________________________________ __ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her former spouses records be corrected to reflect he made a timely election for former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). The service member elected spouse only coverage under the SBP at full retirement pay. Since the applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02195
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02195 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Discharge or Release from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect the following: 1. It was determined that she required a Medical Evaluation Board for her injuries. The complete DPSDD evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02198
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02198 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Change the effective dates of award for his Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM 3rdOLC) and Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) to a date prior to 31 January 2011. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case;...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02199
AFBCMR BC-2011-02199 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 accompanying...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02205 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Thirty days of lost leave be reinstated. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. Although the applicant lost 30...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02206 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ____________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His retired pay be recomputed to remove the reduction factor applied to his retired pay (required as a result of his retirement under the Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA), Public Law 102-484, Section 4403), based on his subsequent performed...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02208 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of 2C (involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service) be changed. ________________________________________________________________ THE AIR FORCE...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02211
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02211 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Form 126A, Record of Commanders Review Action, be amended to include the remarks of the Eliminating Authority recommending him for consideration for reinstatement into Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) at...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02212
The applicant was deficient in both of these requirements necessary to receive a USAFA diploma and be deemed a USAFA graduate. 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. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02213
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02213 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be reimbursed $515.86 for mailing her personal property from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam to Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. The applicant has not provided a written statement from the transportation officer advising of non-availability...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02218
His Date of Rank (DOR) to the grade of captain (Capt, O-3), be changed from 1 Oct 2001 to l Oct 1999. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicants military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ ARPC/CV recommends approval of the applicant's request to correct his DOR to Capt, and denial of...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02222
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who entered active duty on 1 June 1982 and was promoted to the grade of airman (E-2) with a date of rank of 1 December 1982. The applicant responded by stating he had developed an alcohol drinking problem while in the service, but didnt realize it at the time. ________________________________________________________________ The following members...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02233
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His recruiter failed to disclose the Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) he enlisted in would qualify him for a bonus if he enlisted after 1 Apr 10. Enlistment after 1 Apr 10 would allow him to enter the Air Force as an airman first class (E-3) and give him eligibility for the six year, $15,000 enlistment bonus. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case;...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02234
The remaining relevant facts extracted from the applicants military service records are contained in the evaluation by the Air Force office of primary responsibility at Exhibit B. This would make his initial date of eligibility start on 13 December 2011. 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 their rationale as the basis for...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02235
AFBCMR BC-2011-02235 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 accompanying...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02250
AFBCMR BC-2011-02250 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 accompanying...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02251
AFBCMR BC-2011-02251 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 accompanying...