AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03843
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: While serving in the Regular Air Force, he made a number of aerial flights into the Republic of Vietnam in support of military operations. The relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force which are located at Exhibits B and C. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03850
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03850 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The DPSIDR complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 6 January 2012, a copy of the Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03850 ADDENDUM
Areas of deployment supported Kunsan AB, Korea, and Taegu AB, Korea, during the Pueblo crisis, which he spent 98 continuous days at Taegu AB. The following documentary was considered: Exhibit F. Record of Proceedings, dated 8 May 2012, w/atchs. Exhibit H. Letter, AFPD/DPSID, dated 25 January 2013.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03852
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03852 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be entitled to Post Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence (PDMRA). ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/A1PS concurs with A1PR and recommends denial of the applicants stated request for the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03854
The Board of Officers recommended the applicant be discharged for unsuitability with a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 27 Mar 52, he was discharged and furnished an Honorable Discharge certificate. The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03858
The applicants DD Form 214 issued in conjunction with his 10 Sep 11 honorable discharge reflects Gahanna, Ohio in item 7a, Place of Entry into Active Duty and Randolph AFB, TX in item 8b, Station Where Separated. The complete DPSIPE evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 1 Mar 12 for review and comment within 30 days. We...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03860
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03860 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded. The applicant was discharged effective 5 February 1991 with a BCD and a narrative reason for separation of Conviction by Court- Martial (Other than Desertion). He served 3 years, 6 months, and 22 days on...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03867
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His DD Form 214 does not show time served in Vietnam as it does on his Air Force Form 7, Airman Military Record. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 14 November 2011.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03870
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03870 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded to Honorable. According to available records, the applicant was furnished a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge, and was credited with two years and five months of active...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03876
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03876 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of 2X (First-term, second-term, or career airman considered but not selected for reenlistment under the Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP)) be changed to allow him to reenter the Air Force. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03878
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The Air Force admitted to making a mistake on his reenlistment contract; they reflected an SRB multiplier of 5.0 in Section III, Item D, of his Air Force IMT 901, Reenlistment Eligibility Annex to DD Form 4. On 1 September 2011, over four years after his contract was signed and approved, he was notified by his Support Squadron Reenlistments office that his contract was in error and that it was changed...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03879
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The Military Personnel Flight (MPF) reenlistment office altered his DD Form 4/1 to reflect 8 Oct 2007 instead of the date he reenlisted (1 Oct 2007). The problem was the applicant's DOS/ETS was 7 Dec 2011 in DFAS system and 7 Jan 2012 in MILPDS (which coincides with the 8 Oct 2007 reenlistment for four years and three months); the 8 Oct 2007 reenlistment date was verified from his contract located in...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03886
In support of his request the applicant submits a personal statement and his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. In view of the forgoing findings the Board further concluded there was no legal or equitable basis for upgrade of discharge, thus, the applicants discharge should not be changed. Exhibit C. FBI Report Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR dated 29 March 2012.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03887
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who served on active duty from 1 November 1977 to 30 June 1998. DPSIDR states the Department of the Air Force Special Order GB- 110, dated 15 November 1991, does not indicate the applicant was awarded a ten percent increase in retired pay. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03891
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: HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial noting there is no evidence of a recommendation to upgrade the AFCM or official documentation concerning the disapproval and downgrade of the initial recommendation for the AmnM. The applicant did not...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03895
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03895 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependents. Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03900
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/DPSOA recommends denial, noting the applicant has not provided any evidence of an error or injustice regarding his RE code. The applicant was separated under the Rollback Program with an honorable character of service and an RE...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03904
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03904 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His official records be corrected to show he was promoted to the grade of master sergeant (E-7), effective 4 Aug 07. According to information provided by the applicant, special order P-049, dated 4 Aug 07, the applicant was promoted to the grade of...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03909
The complete 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 9 Dec 11 for review and comment within 30 days. However, after reviewing the documentation submitted, we believe, the applicant has provided sufficient evidence to support award of the MSM. ________________________________________________________________ The following...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03918
The applicants DD Form 214 does not reflect award of the KDSM, AFEM, or RVNGC w/P. By letter dated 28 December 2011, AFPC/DPSIDR advised the applicant that after a thorough review of his military personnel records and provided documentation, they were able to verify that during the period of his assignment with the 12th TFS at Kadena AB, Okinawa his unit was eligible for award of the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) as well as the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03923
Post-9/11 GI Bill: Any member of the Armed Forces (active duty or Selected Reserve, officer or enlisted) on or after 1 Aug 09, who is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and: Has at least six years of service in the Armed Forces on the date of election and agrees to serve four additional years in the Armed Forces from the date of election. However, if the Board finds there was an injustice to the extent that the applicant did not receive adequate pre-separation counseling, as required by...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03924
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03294 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His medical records be processed for medical disability by a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB). The applicant completed over 8 years of active service, rendering any conditions which existed prior to service eligible for service incurrence, by law, with...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03925
This extension was completed, signed, and approved in Mar 2009; however, the local personnel office said they could not update the system until 1 Dec 2009, which was the first day of her extension. In this regard, we note that DPSIM initially recommended disapproval of the applicants request; however, after reviewing the extension paperwork, DPSIM now recommends 17.5 days of leave be restored to her leave account and we agree. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03927
DPSIM recommends relief for 6 days only as the 45 days the applicant requests has already been reinstated. The additional DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant submitted copies of her Leave and Earnings Statement showing her leave balance was 63 days. Exhibit B.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03930
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 5 Jul 11. We took notice of the applicant's 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 basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03934
The alleged discrepancies are: a) he was improperly advised on his right to counsel, b) the violation the applicant was found guilty of was different than the original honor violation cited in the letter of notification, c) the violation was mischaracterized by the Cadet Sanctions Recommendation Panel (CSRP) making it appear more egregious to the USAFA chain of command, d) the CSRP failed to fully address the "forthrightness" factor, saying it was not significant, e) the CSRP failed to...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03936
His narrative reason for separation was Disability, Temporary. 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. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSD recommends denial. The applicant does not contest in his application that he had any additional active military...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03937
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03937 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her line number for promotion to the grade of senior master sergeant (SMSgt/E-8) be reinstated for promotion cycle 11E8. The complete DPSOE evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03940
He was found unfit for duty by the Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) on 20 Oct 09. In accordance with AFI 36-3212, Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, and Separation, paragraph 3.17, the Board applied the Presumption of Fitness, and has determined your medical condition does not overcome the presumption, and recommends you be returned to duty. On 26 Oct 09, the applicant signed that he concurred with these findings. Disability boards must rate disabilities based on the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03941
As stated in the ACP guidelines, his eligibility date rendered him ineligible to complete an entire period of agreement under the policy as released. 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 was ineligible for the Aviator Continuation Pay Program during Fiscal Year...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03953
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03953 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 23 July 1984, the alcohol rehabilitation committee determined the applicant failed to complete rehabilitation due to his continued use of alcohol and misconduct. On 28...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03959
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03959 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Air Medal (AM). _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 22 December 2011 for review and...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03966
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03966 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be updated to reflect his foreign service to Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03967
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03967 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, reflect time served in Vietnam. DPAPP states after a thorough review of the applicants military records they could find no mention of any time served in Vietnam. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03969
_________________ ______________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicants military personnel records indicate that he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 13 Jul 71 and served on active duty until his Honorable discharge on 18 Dec 72. 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 of primary responsibility which is included at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03970
The PH Medal is awarded for wounds received as a direct result of enemy action (i.e., gunshot or shrapnel wounds, hand-to-hand combat wounds, force aircraft bail out injuries, etc.). _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial noting the applicants injuries do not meet the criteria for award of the PH Medal. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03977
On 19 May 11, the applicant applied for the Post 911 GI Bill to transfer his education benefits to his children, thereby incurring the required retainability. 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-2011-03987
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: While on active duty, he received an email instructing him to go to the Veterans Administration (VA) website, to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, so he transferred 33 months to his wife and 1 month to each of his 3 dependent children. There were various news articles about the Post-9/11 GI Bill; most noted the requirement to be on duty on the 1 Aug 09 effective date of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03992
In this respect, we note the applicant was on active duty orders in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and was diagnosed with a medical injury. While the applicant requests continuation of his active duty orders for the period 18 Jun 11 to 9 Sep 11, we concur with the recommendation of AFMOA/SGHI to correct the record to reflect the applicant was retained on active duty orders for the period 19 Jun 11 to 27 Jul 11. ________________________________________________________________ THE...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03994
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03994 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Date of Rank (DOR) be changed from 1 Oct 07 to 11 Jul 06. 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. We took notice of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03995
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03995 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable. He was out of work for 8 months, and then went back to work, but in 1981, he reinjured his knee that required surgery. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03996
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: At the time he was discharged from the Air Force his brother was diagnosed with cancer and he was trying to deal with the situation. The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Within his first 48 hours of Basic Military Training (BMT), he was assigned as the Guide-on Bearer for his flight....
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03997
ECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03997 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reentry (RE) Code be changed from a 2C, which denotes Involuntary separation with honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service, to one that will allow him to reenlist. On 12 May 11, the applicant was notified...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04001
The applicants record states he received medical treatment in Jun 70 for a back injury he experienced at Bien Hoa Air Base, Vietnam, while working on a construction project. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicants contentions, we find no evidence which would lead us to believe the applicants injuries were a direct result of enemy action as required for award of the PH. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04002
(Entitlement verified will be administratively corrected) _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The applicant asserts that other members of his units received the AFOUA w/V &1OLC and the RVNGC w/P and two Bronze Service Stars, while serving in Vietnam. A letter from the Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA) to a member of his unit clearly states the AFOUA w/2 Vs is authorized because all detachments to this unit share...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04006
He did not receive any information regarding the requirement to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his children prior to retiring in Nov 09. He tried transferring his education benefits after he retired; however, it was at that time he was advised by the Veterans Affairs (VA) that he needed to have transferred his education benefits prior to retiring. These services and benefits are available to all service members, unless otherwise specified. Item number 13 of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04008
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: After retiring on 1 September 2010, she called to have her GI Bill benefits transferred to her stepson. Title 38 U.S.C 3323(b)(1) and (2) required the Secretary to provide members information on the Post-9/11 GI Bill and required the Military Departments to provide and document individuals pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the Post-9/11 GI Bill. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04009
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04009 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Air Force honor the Enlisted College Loan Repayment Program (ECLRP) he signed up for on 13 Feb 2007 to pay his private student loan. In support of his request, the applicant provides a statement from his first sergeant, and a copy of his AF Form...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04010
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/DPTS recommends denial. To verify and ensure all possible participation was captured and recorded on the AF Form 526, ARPC obtained pay records which correspond exactly to the dates and number of...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04017
In consideration of performance reports and decorations reviewed in the applicant's records leading to the period of involuntary hospitalization, there appears to be no unfitting or disqualifying medical or mental health conditions present. A complete copy of the AFBCMR Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 22...