AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03261
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03621 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her deceased husbands records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Purple Heart Medal (PHM). DPSIDRs complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03262
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03262 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect the following: 1. He was awarded the Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA). ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03266
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03266 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Article 15, imposed on 10 December 2009, be set aside and all references to the nonjudicial punishment, be removed from his records. We find no evidence of error in this case and after thoroughly reviewing the documentation provided in support of his...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03269
A DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty was accomplished and attached to the letter sent to the applicant. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of the applicants request to reflect service in Iceland, and Thailand on his DD Form 214. The Board notes the Air Force office of primary responsibility confirms the applicant was TDY to Spain as indicated in an EPR.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03271
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His military counsel told him his discharge would automatically change to honorable after two years, because of the nature of the good of the Service request. In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of DD Form 214; Report of Separation from Active Duty, AF 909, Airman Performance Report; DD Form 4, Enlistment Contract Armed Forces of The United States; his resume, and character...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03279
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03279 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He receive a medical retirement rather than being discharged from the Air National Guard. With regard to the applicants head injury that occurred in 1993 while on active duty, it is presumed to have been service incurred; however, there has also...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03280
Considered alone, we conclude the discharge proceedings were proper and characterization of the discharge was appropriate to the existing circumstances. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 20 October 1953, he was honorably discharged and furnished an Honorable Discharge certificate. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03284
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03284 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general. The complete JAJM evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03287
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03287 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. If his discharge is upgraded, the state of Florida will issue him a high school diploma and then allow him to attend college. We considered upgrading the discharge based...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03289
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 FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. There is no official documentation verifying the applicant received and was treated for a gunshot wound to his thigh while in Vietnam in 1965,...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03297
The applicant provided an unsigned certificate and citation for his service with the 19 Tactical Air Support Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam; however, no special order could be located verifying the applicant was submitted for, or ever awarded the AFCM. The complete DPSIDR evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In response to the Air Force advisory opinion,...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03303
When the narrative reason for separation was annotated on his DD Form 214, times were different in the United States armed services. Although each request must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, the award of an honorable or general discharge should normally be considered to indicate the absence of aggravating factors. The applicants discharge was prior to the enactment of DADT and a review of his records does not indicate aggravating factors; an additional basis for discharge for...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03304
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She should have been discharged via a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) and should have received disability compensation given the severity of her medical conditions. The complete SGPF evaluation is at Exhibit B. NGB/A1PS concurs with the SGPFs advisory and therefore recommends no action be taken unless the applicant can provide documentation showing her medical conditions were deemed service connected...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03316
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. A panel of senior officers at the Air Force Personnel Center reviews all initial skills training elimination reclassification applications and recommends reclassification or discharge based upon Air Force requirements, commander recommendations, and officer skills and desires. The complete HQ AFPC/DPSIP evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03323
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his Master Personnel Record. However, as of this date no response has been received by this office. Therefore, based on the available evidence of record, we find no basis upon which to favorably consider this application.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03325
The applicant also says her defense counsel said she was too busy to provide legal advice to the applicant or to research her concerns. The applicant is requesting her nonjudicial punishment (Article 15), dated 23 Feb 11, be removed from her record. Furthermore, the remaining charge the discharge board determined she was guilty of was an action she undertook only after first seeking advice from a field grade officer and a security forces NCOIC, and then following the advice she received.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03326
AFBCMR BC-2011-03326 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, the applicant's records should be corrected as set forth in the accompanying Memorandum for the Chief of Staff or his designee....
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03329
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 (Exhibit B). The applicants contentions are duly noted; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. Exhibit C. Letter,...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03334
On 7 Apr 09, the applicant was furnished an entry level separation with uncharacterized service for erroneous enlistment, with an RE Code of 4C, and a narrative reason for separation of Failed Medical/Physical Procurement Standards. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibits C and...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03343
The severance pay he is receiving is not for a combat related injury. SAFPC noted: "The Board considered the member's contention/or permanent retirement at 30 percent disability rating and concurred with the disposition recommended by the previous boards to discharge the member with severance pay with a disability rating of 10 percent." At no time during the appeal process of his case did the applicant request the injury to his shoulder be rated as a combat related injury.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03344
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 FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIMC recommends denial noting the Air Force is not authorized permanent wear of the CAB. The CAB is only worn while permanently assigned to and performing duties with other services when awarded; upon permanent change...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03348
The applicants DD Form 214 does not reflect award of the AFCM, PUC w/1OLC or the VSM. After a thorough review of his military personnel records and documentation provided, they were able to verify his entitlement to the AFCM. The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant submitted a copy of his In-Service Schools Training Record and letter with additional...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03353
During the board hearing, the legal advisor opined that the members would require a special instruction regarding interpretation of law. JA indicates they agree with the AF/JAA BOI proceedings review in that there appears to be no errors or irregularities in this case that might prejudice any of the applicants substantive rights and that the case file is legally sufficient to support his honorable discharge for serious or recurring misconduct pursuant to AFI 36-3209, paragraph 2.29.4. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03354
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicants military records, are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force at Exhibits C, and D. ______________________________________________________________ THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AETC/SGPS recommends approval in changing the applicants RE code. The complete SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPSOA recommends his RE code be changed to 2C DPSOA states the RE...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03356
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his military and civilian medical records, AF Form 938, Request and Authorization for Active Duty Training/Active Duty Tour; AFRC IMT 348, Informal Line of Duty Determination; AF Form 1042, Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operational Duty, and AF Form 469. Therefore, the Medical Consultant states the applicant has not met the burden of proof of an error or injustice that warrants the desired change of record The...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03358
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03358 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty be corrected to reflect the following: a. Entitlement to award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM). He served a total of 6 years, 2 months and 3 days on active duty, with 1 month and...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03370
The applicant appealed to the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) to have his discharge upgraded to honorable. On 14 Nov 11, the Board staff requested the applicant provide documentation concerning his activities since leaving military service (Exhibit D). _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-03370 in Executive Session on 12 Apr 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03372
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03372 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. Furthermore, we do not find clemency is appropriate in this case since the applicant has not provided any evidence concerning his post- service activities. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03375
ECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03375 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Enlisted College Loan Repayment Program (ECLRP) benefit be rescinded from his DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, and he be allowed to enroll in the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefit. The complete DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03395
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03395 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His date of rank (DOR) to the grade of captain be changed from 1 Apr 11 to 7 Jun 10. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03405
He served 3 years, 8 months and 13 days on active duty. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we find no evidence of an error or injustice that occurred in the discharge processing. We considered whether it was in the interest of justice to consider upgrade of his discharge based on clemency; however, we do not find the evidence presented is sufficient to compel us to recommend granting the relief sought on that basis.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03407
On 11 September 2007, the applicant was notified of his commanders intent to recommend the applicant for an entry-level separation for fraudulent enlistment under the provisions of Air Force Policy Directive 36-32 and Air Force Instruction 36-3208, Chapter 5, Section C. The commander indicated the reason for his recommendation was that he received a medical narrative summary on the applicant, dated 7 September 2007, that indentified the applicant as not meeting minimum medical standards to...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03413
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03413 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His term of enlistment be reduced from six years to four years. He contacted the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) and was told the term of enlistment is up to the individual and that all jobs except for Air Traffic Controllers required...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03414
________________________________________________________________ THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial stating, in part, the applicant did not provide any evidence of an error or injustice that would warrant a change of his RE code. At the time members are separated from the Air Force, they are furnished an RE code predicated upon the quality of their service and the circumstances of their separation. ________________________________________________________________ The...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03419
He did not realize at the time that he could receive a 10 percent increase in his retirement pay for receiving the AmnM and now humbly requests the increase. The Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council (SAFPC) determines entitlement to a 10 percent increase in retirement pay for the AmnM when awarded to enlisted members for extraordinary heroism upon approval of the award. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03420
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03420 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect: 1. The remaining relevant facts, extracted from the applicants military service records, are contained in the evaluation by...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03421
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03421 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. Although the applicant states that he has...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03427
The Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) administratively corrected. _________________________________________________________________ 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 | CY2011 | BC-2011-03436
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was injured during a rocket attack while serving in Vietnam. The PH is awarded for wounds received as a direct result of enemy actions (i.e., gunshot or shrapnel wounds, hand-to-hand combat wounds, forced aircraft bailout injuries, etc.). _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the applicant's request for award of...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03437
In response to a request for post-service information, the applicant reiterated the circumstances his family suffered through as a result of his abusive father. He worked construction for several years. Exhibit C. Letter, Applicants Response, dtd 7 Apr 12, w/atchs.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03440
The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant's master personnel records are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of responsibility which is included at Exhibit C. Therefore, there is no need to recite these facts in this Record of Proceedings. 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 BCMR Medical Consultant and adopt his...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03441
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03441 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be changed to show he qualifies for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) due to his service connected impaired hearing and tinnitus. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03443
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The letter of reprimand (LOR) and referral EPR he received are not the norm in the Air Force for first time fitness assessment (FA) failures. The applicant failed the FA almost five months before the close- out of the evaluation in question and had over four months from the time of his FA failure to overcome the deficiency. The complete DPSOE evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03444
On 3 Mar 10, the applicant non-concurred with the findings and recommendations of the IPEB contending that his condition did not make him unfit for duty, and requested a formal hearing of the case. On 6 May 10, the Air Force Personnel Council, on behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force, directed the applicant be separated from active service with severance pay for physical disability. The applicants DD Form 214 reflects his RE code at the time of separation.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03451
________________________________________________________________ THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/A1PS recommends his NGB Form 22 be changed to reflect a medical separation and denial of a change to the RE code. The complete NGB/A1PS evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant/counsel on 18 Nov 11 for review and...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03455
The applicant has requested correction of several items on her DD Form 214. We note the applicant was advised in a letter, dated 13 October 2011, by AFPC/DPSOY that block 17 has been corrected to reflect that the applicant was provided a complete dental examination. This should satisfy the applicants request for correction of block 20a, Member Requests Copy 3 Be Sent to the Central Office of The Department of Veterans Affairs. After a thorough review of the available evidence and the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03462
AFBCMR BC-2011-03462 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, we recommend the applicant's records be corrected to show that on 23 January 2006, he was authorized by competent authority to...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03469
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03469 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be updated to add the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR). He does not provide any supporting documentation. Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03470
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03470 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty be corrected to reflect the following: a. Block 12b, Separation Date This Period to reflect a date of separation (DOS) of 24 Aug 82 rather than 12 Aug 82. b. The complete...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03471
In regard to the applicants claim that her rater did not provide her proper feedback, while current Air Force policy requires performance feedback for personnel, a direct correlation between information provided during feedback sessions and the assessments on evaluation reports does not necessarily exist. While other individuals outside the rating chain are entitled to their opinions of the applicants duty performance and the events occurring around the time the contested EPR was...