AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04515
According to the 1 October 2007 HQ USAF/A1P PDMRA implementation guidance, mobilizations starting no earlier than 7 October 2001 are creditable in calculating the PDMRA entitlement. During the 2009 mobilization, the applicant earned 34 days of PDMRA for 28 months of creditable mobilized service within the 72-month window. The complete NGB/A1PR evaluation is at Exhibit B. NGB/A1PS concurs with the NGB/A1PR recommendation for the applicant to be compensated for 34 days of PDMRA.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04516
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSDD recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. The applicants contends that his episodic vertigo is combat related due to the time he spent deployed to Iraq during Jan through Jul 08; however, the applicant admits to not seeking immediate medical attention for his dizziness at the time he began experiencing it and there is no LOD determination as to the initial...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04520
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04520 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Re-entry (RE) code 4C Approved Involuntary Separation for Concealment /Physical Standards/Less than 9.0 RGL, be changed in order for him to reenlist in the Armed Forces. DPSOS states based on the documentation on file in the master personnel...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04526
The Department of the Air Force is not the agency for establishing service connection, but would be the entity for conducting a line of duty determination when there is evidence of a disease, illness, or injury sustained during a period of active service that interfered with a member's ability to perform military service. Additionally, although the applicant petitions the Board to grant service connection for bilateral knee tendonitis, noting his contention for causation by wear of heavy...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04527
He be entitled to the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor (AFOUA w/V) 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04532
AFBCMR BC-2011-04532 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-2011-04534
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Upon leaving active duty he was informed that he could enlist in the Air National Guard with no loss of time or rank. The DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 29 December 2011, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04549
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04549 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he had boots on the ground in Vietnam. His DD Form 214 also reflects he received the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04550
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04550 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reentry (RE) Code of 2C (involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge) on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed so he can re-enlist in any branch of the service. The remaining relevant facts...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04551
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04551 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his spouse. The Secretary of the Air Force determined the Air Force would offer the transfer of benefits feature. ________________________________________________________________ The...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04552
On 5 Jun 1984, his commander notified him that he was still recommending his discharge without probation and rehabilitation under the same provisions, however, due to further evidence presented to him by the SJA, he recommended that his service be characterized as general. On 16 Jul 1984, the applicant was discharged with service characterized as general (under honorable conditions) in the grade of airman. ________________________________________________________________ The following...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04555
________________________________________________________________ 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 from 26 May 1962 through 21 November 1962. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 14 February 2012. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 February 2012.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04556
On 23 May 2012, the applicant and the former member were provided advisories (Exhibit D) prepared by SAF/GCM on similar cases considered by the Board. ___________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The former member wrote on behalf of his former spouse stating he elected the applicant as the SBP beneficiary upon his retirement and was unaware another declaration was to be made within a year of the divorce. While we note the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04557
This is the reason individuals can be found fit for release from military service for one reason and yet receive compensation ratings from the DVA for service-connected, but not military unfitting conditions. The BCMR Medical Consultants complete 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 28 August 2012, for review and comment...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04558
After the DOHA ruling, he discovered the unit finance office had his original enlistment documents proving he changed his address, but they never processed them nor informed the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) offices and DOHA of this fact. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In a letter dated 12 October 2012 the applicant states his case has been ongoing for several years and the findings from...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04563
In accordance with the Delegation of Approval Authority for Award of the Legion of Merit (LOM) to USAF Members message, date time group 121758Z May 09, section 5H, liberal interpretation of award criteria is appropriate for officers serving in the grade of colonel and above, provided the officer's most recent performance warrants such consideration. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force,...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04565
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04565 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable, his narrative reason for separation be changed from unsatisfactory performance to satisfactory performance, and his separation and reenlistment codes be changed to...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04566
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04566 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The following awarded decorations be reflected in his record: Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Air Medal, with Seven Oak Leaf Clusters (AM, w/7OLCs) Good Conduct Medal (GCM) American Campaign Medal (ACM) European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal,...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04570
On 28 Apr 1981, the applicant was honorably discharged from the Air Force Reserves. JA states per the Air Force Records Information Management System, Disenrollment from Officer Candidate-Type Training records are destroyed after three years. The final disenrollment decision, made by HQ AFROTC, would have considered any response provided the applicant.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04575
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 ARPC/DPTT recommends denial of his request to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. DPTT states that although the applicant would have been otherwise eligible for the benefit per the Verification of Members Active Duty Service...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04577
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04577 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His honorable discharge be changed to a medical discharge. He waived the discharge board and declined to submit statements on his behalf. After careful consideration of the applicant's request and the available evidence of record, we find...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04578
This DoD policy guidance addresses the correction of military records following the repeal of Title 10, USC, Section 654, setting forth supplemental guidance for the Services Discharge Review Board (DRB) and the Board of Corrections of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NR) to manage an expected large number of applications arising from the repeal. JA indicates that while the applicants records seem to support the conclusion that the actions taken by the Air Force over 55 years ago complied with...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04583
DPSIP states based upon the Reclassification Authoritys decision, recommend the AFBCMR direct reappointment of the applicant as a second lieutenant into the active duty Air Force. If the applicant is reinstated vice reappointed, recommend the Board direct his record be withheld from consideration by a Force Shaping Board or captain's promotion board until such time he has he earned a minimum of three officer performance reports or a maximum exemption of three years, whichever comes first. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04585
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was discharged prior to completing 180 days of active duty service, resulting in uncharacterized service. On 1 Sep 10, the commander notified the applicant that he was being discharged from the Air Force for entry-level performance or conduct under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen. _________________________________________________________________ The following...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04587
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his AGR Order, Aeronautical Order, the Fiscal Year 2011 Reserve ACP Program Implementation Message, a supporting letter from Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command AGR Management Office, his promotion order to the grade of colonel, and his ACP Agreement. The fact the applicant may not have been aware of the ACP program, the five day delay in his promotion order does not justify backdating his ACP Agreement to pay him a 24-month...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04595
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04595 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) under the Post-911 GI Bill be made retroactive to a date prior to his retirement date of 1 Oct 09. Post-9/11 GI Bill: Any member of the Armed Forces (active duty or Selected Reserve, officer or enlisted) on or...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04598
The mental health evaluation found the applicant as having an Adjustment Disorder (Axis I: No diagnosis). His diagnosis, by itself, does not automatically disqualify him from flight duties, although it cannot be determined if the Axis II diagnosis of personality trait affects him sufficiently that he cannot qualify to fly military aircraft. Further, the applicant did not have a medical condition that disqualified him from flight duties as an aviator, as noted by the BCMR Medical Advisor.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04601
By letter dated 13 December 2011, HQ AFPC/DPSIMC requested the applicant provide additional supporting documentation to substantiate his claim; specifically, a signed memorandum supporting the applicants claim, from the commander and additionally a signed memorandum from the person who entered the fitness test results incorrectly into AFFMS. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04603
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04603 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable and his narrative reason for separation be changed. Pursuant to the Board's request for information, the FBI indicated that, on the basis of the evidence provided, they were...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04610
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04610 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reentry (RE) code of 3K Reserved for Use by AFPC or AFBCMR be changed to 1J Eligible to Reenlist Elected Separation or Discharge. His separation date was 22 July 2009 and there was not enough time, between the date of the remitted...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04613
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04613 (DECEASED) COUNSEL: NONE (APPLICANT) HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her father be posthumously promoted to the grade of captain (O-3). 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04615
His total prior inactive service record should begin from his date of commission up to, 15 June 2003, the date he entered on active duty. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04618
The applicant has not provided any evidence within her appeal that this report did in fact not make it into her promotion selection record in time for the promotion evaluation board. The complete DPSOE evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 1 March 2012 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). We took notice of...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04623
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. 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. After careful consideration of the circumstances of this case and the evidence provided by the applicant, we are not persuaded the applicant's...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04629
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04629 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The 1.5 mile run time on his fitness assessment, dated 21 October 2011, be corrected to reflect 11:42 instead of 14:42. The complete DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit B. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04630
He be awarded the Purple Heart (PH) for a head injury received during a rocket attack while on temporary duty (TDY) to Da Nang Air Base (AB) Republic of Vietnam. The complete AFPC/DPSIDRA evaluation is at exhibit D. ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force Evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 24 February 2012 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). We took notice of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04632
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04632 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His disability rating from the Air Force of 10 percent be increased to 30 percent and he receive a permanent retirement. Had the DVA initially evaluated him at 30 percent or if the FPEB waited until the DVA processed his appeal, the increased...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04634
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force, which are at Exhibits B and C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOE recommends denial. The applicant was considered and tentatively selected for promotion to master sergeant during promotion cycle 11E7. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04635
The RVCM is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who: served for six months in South Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 and 28 March 1973; or served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Armed Forces for an aggregate of six months. DPSIDR verified the applicant is entitled to the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with V device and one Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC) and the Republic of Vietnam...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04638
The governing instruction states in part that the members application must clearly establish that an error or injustice by the Air Force caused the members lost leave. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 24 Jan 12 for review and comment within 30 days. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jan 12.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04639
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force, which are attached at Exhibits C. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial noting the applicant received pre- separation counseling for educational benefits prior to his retirement. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04640
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04640 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to have his Post 9/11 GI Bill transfer date backdated to reflect original application date of 12 October 2010. DPSIT states the applicant did initially apply to transfer to the Post 9/11 GI Bill program 12 October 2010. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04643
On 29 Nov 1982 he reported late for duty. On 25 Apr 1983 he failed to report for duty at the appointed time and place. 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.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04649
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. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04651
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was recommended for the LOM by his commander in 1969, which had been boarded and approved; however, the nomination was lost before being sent to Pacific Air Force (PACAF) for final approval. Since a member cannot be awarded two awards for the same events/timeframe, we believe it was the approval authoritys determination that award of a BSM was more appropriate than an LOM. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04655
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 included at Exhibits C and D. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the applicants requests...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04658
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04658 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her honorable discharge for a personality disorder be changed to a medical retirement. On 14 Apr 98, the case file was found legally sufficient and the discharge authority directed the applicant be furnished an honorable discharge. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04660
The SECAF, in SAF/MR memo dated 31 Mar 08, has exempted service performed by a member ordered to active duty tour under Title 10 U.S.C. 4312(c)(4)(B), which exempts service of a member ordered to active duty under any provision of law because of a war or national emergency declared by the President or the Congress. The applicant was ordered to EAD under AFI 36-2008, Voluntary Extended Active Duty for Air Reserve Commissioned Officers.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04662
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. Although he was overseas in Italy during the appropriate time frame for entitlement to the AFEM for Operation JOINT FORGE, his military personnel records and provided documentation are devoid of evidence to support claim of his presence in the designated AOE, thereby rendering the applicant ineligible for the AFEM. While the applicant states he served directly on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, he has not...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04664
The complete AFPC/DPSIDE evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: His chronic medical condition affected his Physical Training (PT). The applicant contends his chronic back pain precluded him from passing four fitness assessments (FA) and ultimately resulted in him receiving the contested referral enlisted performance report (EPR). While the applicant has provided a supporting statement from...