AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04358
DD Form 2656, dated 3 August 2011, reflects the applicant elected not to participate in SBP. Because there had been no change to his beneficiary at the time he made application for his retired pay in 2011, he could not, by law, elect not to participate in the SBP program. Section XI, Certification, on the DD Form 2656, states the member can terminate SBP participation with spouse consent, only within one year after the second anniversary of commencement of retired pay.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04361
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 B. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, noting that Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2905, Fitness Program, states the service member must complete the FSQ prior to the FA. The complete AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04365
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) which is included at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. The Secretary of the Air Force first implemented the use of TERA on 8 Jun 94, almost two years after the applicant was released from...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04368
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04368 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT REQUESTS: Her Officer Performance Report (OPR) for the period of 10 May 2010 through 9 May 2011 be included as part of the As Met record for consideration for promotion to the grade of Colonel by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for the calendar year (CY) 2011...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04369
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04369 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. In the interest of justice, we considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, considering that for service to be characterized as honorable it should be...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04371
In support of his appeal, the applicant submits his Leave and Earnings Statement and an e-mail regarding AMC guidance. AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, states in part the members application must clearly establish that an error or injustice by the Air Force caused the members lost leave. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04372
There is no evidence that either party submitted an election to change spouse coverage to former spouse coverage within the first year following their divorce. The evidence of record reflects that as a part of the divorce settlement the court ordered the applicant to elect former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04375
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04375 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 24 October 2011 be removed from his records. The convalescent leave period and pain management step greatly impacted his ability to prepare for all components of the test and those components that were exempted. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04376
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Upon his retirement from the Air Force, the decedent was divorced from his previous spouse and elected child only SBP coverage. Title 10, USC Section 1448(a)(3)(A), permits a member, who is not married at the time of retirement and who later marries, to provide SBP spouse coverage within the first year of marriage. ________________________________________________________________ The following members...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04380
On 9 Ju1 07, the applicant completed a DD Form 2656, Data for Payment of Retired Personnel and elected not to participate in SBP coverage. On 9 Jul 07, when the applicant filled out his application for retired pay (DD Form 2656), he changed his election from spouse only to declining participation. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04385
The DVA compensation system, was written to allow awarding compensation ratings for conditions that were not considered unfitting for military service at the time of release from military service. The complete AFBCMR Medical Consultants evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: He was not forced out based on his medical condition, it was due to him not being able to obtain a waiver for the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04386
His Officer Selection Record be corrected to include his Officer Performance Report (OPR) rendered for the period of 1 Jun 10 through 31 May 11. The complete DPSIDEP evaluation is at Exhibit B. AFPC/DPSOO recommends denial of the applicants request to include the 31 May 11 OPR in his OSR and SSB consideration. DPSOO notes that the applicant provided a letter of support from his supervisor; however, the absence of the report is not an error because the report was not required to be on file...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04390
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 2011-04390 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 to a 1 RE code. Furthermore, everyone who is involuntarily separated from the Air Force with...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04393
On that same date, she executed the AF Form 3008, Supplement to Enlistment Agreement USAF, agreeing to enlist as an Airman First Class for a term of six years. Although she was decertified, she is still obligated to serve her six year term of enlistment. ________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04397
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04397 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect the following: 1). On 16 December 2011, AFPC/DPSIDRA notified the applicant they were able to verify the applicants entitlement [sic] to the MSM w/2OLC;...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04404
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04404 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His official military records be corrected by having his Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 27 Oct 11, declared void and removed. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The relevant facts pertaining to this...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04408
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04408 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. In this respect, we note that while the repeal of DADT provides a basis for correcting the records of certain affected service members, specific criteria must generally be met: (1) the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04409
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04409 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he was given a disability discharge instead of a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge for homosexual acts. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letters prepared...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04412
The Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) denieda similar appealon 11 Jan 93. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we conclude that no basis exists to grant favorable action on his request. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-04412 in Executive Session on 17 May 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04413
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04413 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC). In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his AFPMC Form 134, Retirement Order, DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, AF Form 618, Medical...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04417
The AFEM is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who after 1 July 1958, participate as members of U.S. military units in a U.S. military operation and encounter during such participation foreign armed opposition, or are otherwise placed in such position that, in the opinion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), hostile action by foreign armed forces was imminent even though it did not materialize. The applicants service began on 11 April 1966, making him ineligible for...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04420
On 26 December 2007, their office provided a response to the applicant indicating that after a thorough review of his military service records, they verified his recommendation for the BSM, dated 5 March 1973, was downgraded by higher headquarters to the Air Force Commendation Medal with second Oak Leaf Cluster (AFCM w/2OLC) for the inclusive period of 6 September 1972 to 5 March 1973; therefore, rendering him ineligible for award of the BSM. We took notice of the applicant's complete...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04423
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04423 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM) and the TET Offensive Commemorative Medal be added to his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge. On 8 Dec 11, AFPC/DPAPP sent the applicant a letter notifying...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04424
The applicants Department of Veterans (DVA) disability compensation rating states that a review of his service treatment records, does not establish that he was treated for or diagnosed with diabetes in service, nor does the evidence of record establish that his diabetes manifested to a compensable degree within one year of discharge of active military service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04426
His records be corrected to reflect his Foreign Service in Vietnam. DPAPP states a review of the applicants master personnel records and documentation provided failed to substantiate Foreign Service time in 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 had boots on the ground in the Republic of Vietnam.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04436
DPSOS states that based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge, to include the service characterization was appropriately administered and within the discretion of the discharge authority. The complete DPSOS 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 4 Sep 12 for review and comment within 15...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04450
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04450 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. His 20 percent disability rating received at the time of his separation, be changed to a 75 percent disability rating in accordance with the Congressional Order to review any service members generated disability rating of 20 percent or less...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04454
The complete AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant affirms his request for both a change of DAFSC and Duty Title on his OPRs. The applicant contends that he served as an instructor pilot during the applicable reporting period and, as such, the contested OPRs should reflect the requested DAFSC. Block 5, Period of Report, of his OPR closing on 22 August 2002, be...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04455
Her Officer Performance Report (OPR) rendered for the period 13 Sep 10 to 12 Sep 11 be included in her Officer Selection Record (OSR). _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-04455 in Executive Session on 16 Aug 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Nov 11, w/atchs...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04457
CCAFs Dean of Academic Affairs evaluated the two math courses and determined neither met the General Education Math Requirement for Tarrant County Junior College in the 1984/1985 catalog or North Texas State University in the 1983/1984 catalog. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 29 December 2011 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). We...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04458
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. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 23 Dec 11 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04459
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04459 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He receive credit for early retired pay under the provisions of Title 10, United States Code (USC), Section 12731, for orders that cite Title 10, USC, Sections 502 and 502(f). _________________________________________________________________ AIR...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04460
Members application must clearly establish that an error or injustice by the Air Force caused the members lost leave. If the Board restores leave to current leave account, members must use these days before the end of the current FY. On 29 Nov 2011, DPSIMC requested additional documentation from the applicant to support his claim; specifically orders received from all deployments that prevented him from using the lost four days of leave during FY 2011. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04461
_______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He believes his record is in error and unjust because he signed for the GI Bill transfer benefit based on erroneous information that he was provided at the time. Although the applicant states that he was provided erroneous, inaccurate, and misleading information regarding rescinding GI Bill benefits on the Transferability of Educational Benefits (TEB), DPSIT states that this is not a true statement. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04462
DPSIM, states in part, that according to AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, a member's application must clearly establish that an error or injustice by the Air Force caused the member's lost leave. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 25 Jan 12, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). The following members of the Board considered this...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04466
_______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: She and her deceased former spouse were married on 10 Nov 1961 and divorced on 13 Dec 2002. While we do not take issue with the applicants assertion that her divorce decree ordered her deceased former husband to continue coverage for her under the SBP, he failed to convert the coverage to former spouse coverage within one year of their divorce as required by law. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04469
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04469 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be paid $20,000.00 bonus over the course of 3 years as stated in his agreement. At the time of his enlistment, the applicant was eligible for the $7,500.00 bonus for his 3 year enlistment. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04471
In support of his request, the applicant submits a personal statement and medical documentation. He provided no facts warranting a change to his character of service. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04476
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04476 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 16 Jun 92, the applicant was notified of his commanders intent to recommend he be discharged from the Air Force for a pattern of misconduct. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04477
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04477 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The former members records be updated to reflect award of the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM). After a thorough review of the applicants military personnel records and provided documentation, DPSIDR was unable to locate official...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04479
On 29 March 2012, the applicant was given an opportunity to submit comments regarding his post-service activities (Exhibit C). ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered this application BC-2011-04479 in Executive Session on 24 July 2012, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, w/atchs dated 9 November 2011. Exhibit D....
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04483
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04483 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to an honorable or a medical discharge. Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the applicants discharge to include her narrative reason for separation was...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04485
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04485 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a General (Under Honorable Conditions) Discharge. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04486
After considering all the evidence, the board found that she did commit homosexual acts and recommended she be separated with an honorable discharge. Her discharge from the Air Force was legally sufficient based on current policy at the time of her discharge making her narrative reason for separation an appropriate reason for discharge. Therefore, the Board majority recommends the applicants record be corrected as indicated below.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04487
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04487 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general (under honorable conditions). _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Prior to his enlistment he received a juvenile conviction and was led to...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04491
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04491 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to show entitlement to the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC). In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal statement, copies of his DD...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04495
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04495 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation be changed from Failed Medical/Physical Procurement to Medical discharge. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was discharged for a medical condition which is...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04504
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2011-04504 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His numerical rating in Section IV, of his DD Form 785, Record of Disenrollment from Officer Candidate Type Training, be changed from a 3-Should Not Be Considered Without Weighing the Needs of the Service Against the Reasons for Disenrollment, to...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04506
He provided certified copies of the appropriate paperwork and a DD Form 2656-1, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Election Statement for Former Spouse Coverage. By operation of law, his current spouse became the eligible spouse beneficiary on the first anniversary of their marriage. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIAR states it has forwarded this request without a recommendation because it involves two potential SBP beneficiaries.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04514
The IPEB reviewed his case and found the applicant unfit for continued military and recommended discharge with severance pay with a disability rating of 10 percent for a diagnosis of Anxiety Disorder, NOS. The complete DPSD evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: He does not understand how his PTSD diagnosis would be blatantly ignored when two separate professional mental health...