AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04205
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: After separating from the Air Force Medical Service in Jul 2010, he agreed to return to active duty only after being promised by the Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS) that he would re-enter at the grade of Lt Col. In Mar 2011, AFPC determined he earned enough credit to appoint as a Lt Col, and AFRS nominated him for appointment as a Lt Col. He was informed the senate confirmation as a Lt Col was...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04206
AFBCMR BC-2011-04206 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: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04210
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04210 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependents. In support of his request, the applicant provides a Military Times article, titled Some Army, Air Force retirees can still get GI Bill transfers. The applicant's complete...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04211
He received stitches for a head injury. 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 6 Jan 12 for review and comment within 30 days. After a thorough review of the available evidence and applicants complete submission, we find no evidence that his records should be corrected to show he was awarded the PH.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04212
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records the discharge to include the RE code and separation code was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. DPSOS found no evidence of an error or injustice in the processing of the applicants...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04214
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04214 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge be upgraded to general under honorable conditions. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. Exhibit B.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04215
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: He states the DFC was awarded to a member of his crew who may have found documentation for one particular mission 19 Oct 44. As such, based on the applicants verifiable act of extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight, we believe it would be in the interest of equity and justice to award the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04216
The applicant contends that the date of enlistment of 16 June 1951 and date of discharge of 28 October 1958 are incorrect. We note that after a review of the applicants available records, the Air Force office of primary responsibility has confirmed that his enlistment and discharge dates are incorrect and recommend correction. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04232
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04232 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her 11 Oct 11 Fitness Assessment (FA) be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). The applicant was asked to provide documentation reflecting the date she delivered her child, along with the reason for her new profile and new...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04234-2
For an accounting of the facts and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings (ROP) at Exhibit F. On 5 November 2012 the applicant submitted a request for reconsideration. ________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04235
Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM). The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility which is included at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. We note the Air Force OPR has determined the applicants entitlement to the Meritorious...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04245
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04245 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to show he made a timely election for former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). There is no evidence either party submitted a valid election to change spouse to former spouse coverage within the first year...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04250
________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of his request to reflect service time in the Republic of Vietnam. DPAPP states they could not verify any time served in the Republic of Vietnam. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he served 60...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04252
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 9 December 2011 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 that correction of the cardio portion of the fitness assessment dated...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04254
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. DPSIDR states although the applicant was overseas in Thailand while the Cambodia Support Operation was still in progress, there is no official military documentation specifying where in Thailand he was, which unit he was assigned to, or his duty title. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 March 2012.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04255
AFBCMR BC-2011-04255 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 during his personally procured move (PPM) of his household goods...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04256
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04256 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His official military records be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM), and any other missing medals that should have been awarded. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04257
The A1PS complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 23 March 2012, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice. The applicants contentions are duly noted; however, after reviewing the evidence of record,...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04259
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of documents extracted from his military personnel records. On 15 Feb 12, the Board staff requested the applicant provide documentation concerning his activities since leaving military service (Exhibit C). We considered upgrading the 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-2011-04261
His records be corrected to reflect he had Boots on the ground in Thailand (Administratively Resolved), Vietnam, and Laos. The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant reiterates that he served in Vietnam and Laos.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04266
DPSOS states the applicant has not filed a timely petition; it has been 29 years since his discharge from the Air Force. Based on the available evidence of record, it appears the discharge was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and within the commander's discretionary authority. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 February 2012.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04267
He assumed he would have time to make the spousal retirement election at age 60 when he became eligible for benefits and correct the error at that time. _______________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04271
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04271 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His grade/rank on his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect E4. A review of the applicants record reveals no promotion orders to the rank of A1C. The complete DPSOE evaluation is at...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04273
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04273 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His character of discharge be upgraded to honorable. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04275
DPAA3 states that according to her performance reports and the letter from her commander, the applicant was assigned to Keesler Air Force Base (AFB), from November 2005 until she separated from active duty in March 2010. She was medically disqualified in March of 2010 and separated from active duty in August of 2010. Exhibit G. Letter, Applicant, dated 1 March 2012, w/atchs.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04278
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFLOA/JAJM recommends denial of the applicants request to set aside his court-martial conviction and sentence. His allegation is based on a time discrepancy between a photograph showing a truck driving through the base gate alleged to be his and the blotter entry as well as the incident report. The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04281
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04281 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be allowed to transfer her Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to her son. The applicant states she was TDY during this time, but this is not a true statement as noted in her Air Force Automated Education Management System (AFAEMS) records. Any member of...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04289
The VSM is awarded to service members of the Armed Forces who served at any time between 4 Jul 65 and 28 Mar 73, in Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia, their contiguous waters, or the airspaces there over, and in direct support of operations in Vietnam. Although the applicant received the VSM and RVCM, the award of these decorations did not require his actual presence in Vietnam. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04296
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant reiterates his previous contentions that he injured himself on 27 November 2010 while on active duty orders. He was unwillingly taken off of active duty orders and the 934 ASTS failed to process the MedCon orders in a timely manner. The AFMOA/SGHI recommendation is noted; however, we believe continuance on active duty orders until such time as his LOD medical condition...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04303
DPSOR forwarded his case to the Secretary of the Air Force for a decision as to whether the Air Force would advance him on the Retired List to a higher grade than SrA when his time on active duty and time on the Retired List totaled 30 years in accordance with 10 USC §8964: Higher grade after 30 years of service: warrant officers and enlisted members (a) Each retired member of the Air Force covered by subsection (b) who is retired with less than 30 years of active service is entitled, when...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04306
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04306 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect: a. He also acknowledged that if his request for discharge was approved he could receive an undesirable discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 29 Mar 76, the applicant was furnished an under other...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04308
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility, which are included at Exhibits C, D, and E. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request to void and remove his referral OPR and his IPZ PRF. The allegation of wrongdoing contained in the LOR refers to an incident in which the applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04310
The applicant was retained for an additional period of time in the service after being found fit, until her position was eliminated. Nevertheless, decisions by the military departments are based upon evidence present at the time of release from service and are not binding by the DVA. A complete copy of the BCMR Medical Consultants evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE BCMR MEDICAL CONSULTANTS EVALUATION: A...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04315
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04315 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04319
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04319 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded to Honorable and his RE Code of 2B (Discharge Under General or Other Than Honorable Conditions) be changed accordingly. On 5 Mar 93, the applicant was furnished a General (Under Honorable...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04321
On 2 Sep 09, based on a review of the medical evidence the FPEB determined a formal hearing was not required and found the applicant unfit for continued military service and recommended permanent retirement with a combined compensable disability rating of 50 percent (30 percent for left total knee replacement, EPTS-Service Aggravated; 20 percent for bilateral subtalar coalition with degenerative changes, EPTS-Service Aggravation; and 10 percent for cervical spine arthritis) per the schedule...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04332
The other 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 responsibility which is at Exhibit B. The RCSBP information package is sent to members at the time they are notified and the package explains all aspects of the program. ___________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-04332 in...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04334
The applicant states I out-processed the education office upon retirement, but still did not know that I had to transfer my Post-9/11 GI Bill while still on active duty. Again, a second time that the applicant could have received the information and failed to ask. The applicant states I did not sign away my right to not let my family have this benefit, the Air Force did. The applicant did sign away his right to transfer benefits to his dependents, by failing to take action when given...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04336
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04336 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 31 May 90, the applicant was served with an addendum to the letter of notification dated 17 May 90 as an additional basis for discharge. As of this date, no response has...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04337
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04337 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Item 30 (Remarks), on his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04341
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04341 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service connected disability be re-evaluated under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) program. The applicant has requested that his service medical records be re-evaluated under the CRSC program. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04343
________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The 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 responsibility which is included at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. The applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04344
According to her MPF, members separated under the FY10/11 FMP received between $20,000 and $22,000 in separation pay. The applicant contends that she should have been provided separation pay as she was separated under the provisionsof the FY10/11 Force Management Program (FY10/11FMP); however, after a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicants complete submission, we are not convinced she was entitled toseparation pay. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04346
On 10 Nov 08, the applicants commander notified her that he was recommending her discharge from the Air Force for a condition that interfered with military service (mental disorders). Although the applicant was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder, her DD Form 214 erroneously reflects a separation code of JFE and narrative reason for separation of mental disorder. The Air Force office of primary responsibility, AFPC/DPSOS, has indicated they will administratively correct the applicants...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04347
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04347 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded to Honorable. On 30 Sep 47, he was furnished a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge and was credited with 1 year, 6 months, and 26 days of active service. Exhibit C. Letter,...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04348
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. On 7 March 2012, the applicant was given an opportunity to submit comments about his post service activities and in response to the FBI Report (Exhibit D). Exhibit B.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04350
Her Home of Record (HOR) be changed from New Jersey to Texas. DPSIPE states the member's initial DD Form 4 reflects Wrightstown, New Jersey as the city/state in which she lived prior to entering the Air Force and has been consistently listed throughout her military records as her HOR. 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 (OPR) and adopt...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04352
110-252, for the first time in history, service members were able to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to their dependents. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 23 Sep 10, he elected to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill Educational Benefits. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04353
On 4 Feb 11, the CA ANG published discharge orders on the applicant relieving him of his assignment effective 12 Apr 11 and transferred him to the Retired Reserve effective 13 Apr 11. THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/A1PS recommends correctingthe applicants record to reflecta disability retirement, effective 14 Apr 11. In this respect we note that offices within the Secretary of the Air Force approved the members disability retirement on 14 Apr 11 and an order was published to effect his...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04355
As of this date, this office has not received a response. ________________________________________________________________ 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. ...