AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00297
Members of the Board, Ms. Rita S. Looney, Mr. Heath Johnson, and Ms. Christy Nolta considered this application on 5 April 2011. RITA S. LOONEY Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, ARPC/DPTT dtd 17 February 2011 AFBCMR BC-2011-00297 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code and Air Force Instruction 36-2603, and having assured compliance with the provisions of the above regulation, the decision of the Air Force Board for Correction of...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00301
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. The applicants DD Form 214 reflects he completed 60 hours of training at the Aircraft Mechanic (Jet Fighter) school. The complete DPAPP evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C. APFC/DPSIT recommends denial of the applicants request to document the aircraft training courses he attended in his record.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00302
In support of her request, the applicant provides an expanded statement and copies of a divorce decree, power of attorney, and DD Form 2293, Application for Former Spouse Payments from Retired Pay. The divorce did not award the former spouse coverage under the RCSBP; however, neither the member nor his former spouse deemed an election for former spouse coverage under the RCSBP. The applicant contends that her deceased former husbands Parkinsons disease impacted his ability to make a...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00304
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00304 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation (Failure to complete a course of instruction) and corresponding separation code (JHF) be changed to reflect reduction in strength. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00306
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00306 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he was assigned a disability rating of at least 50 percent for his diagnosis of Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to the extent that such a correction will not adversely impact his total disability compensation...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00312
AFBCMR BC-2003-01408 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, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00313
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00313 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. Prior to his termination from the Air Force on 22 Dec 78, his service record was outstanding. While we found no evidence of an error or injustice with regards to the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00316
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant served on active duty in the Air Force from 28 Jun 68 to 8 Apr 72. On 19 Apr 11, AFPC/DPAPP sent a letter to the applicant requesting documentation such as travel vouchers, evaluation reports, letters of evaluation, decorations, or other official military document that reflects that travel was completed and the inclusive periods of the travel; however he has not responded to this request. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00318
Post-9/11 GI Bill: Any member of the Armed Forces (active duty or Selected Reserve (SelRes), officer or enlisted) on or after 1 Aug 09, who is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and: Has at least 6 years of service in the Armed Forces on the date of election and agrees to serve a specified additional period in the Armed Forces from the date of election. The Board could find that there was an injustice if members on active duty on 1 August 2009 were not sufficiently counseled about the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00319
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00319 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His military records and civilian criminal records be corrected to reflect he received a bad conduct discharge (BCD) for indecent acts and sodomy instead of a dishonorable discharge (DD) for strong arme [sic]...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00320
The number of decorations that may be awarded to a service member is not limited; however, only one decoration is awarded for the same act, achievement, or period of service. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The Director, SAFPC recommends denial. The Director, states based on the documentation provided by the applicant in the AFBCMR case file, had the LOM recommendation been completed prior to his retirement, the Air Force Decorations...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00325
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force at Exhibits B, C, D, and E. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIP recommends denial. JA states that the first and only notice the applicant received that the Air Force intended to seek recoupment of the pro-rata cost of his USAFA education was the letter from AFPC/CC, dated 26 April 2010,...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00326
The complete A1PS evaluations are at Exhibits C and D. _________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends the record be corrected to reflect the applicant was on active duty status (medical hold) from 16 April 2008 through 11 January 2010 to coincide with its final determination and the transfer order to Inactive Status List Reserve Section (ISLRS) for the purpose of retirement in lieu of discharge. The...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00330
Current Air Force policy for award of the LOM for retirement requires service in a qualifying position, in the grade of colonel or above, for at least 18 months. However, MRBP states based on the documentation provided by the applicant in the case file, although the LOM recommendation was completed prior to his retirement, the Air Force Awards and Decorations Board (AFDB) did not receive it prior to his retirement. In this regard, we note the applicant has provided signed recommendations...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00336
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. Furthermore, the applicants mobilization order was amended on 2 December 2010 changing her demobilization to 27 November 2010 just one day prior to the start date of her ST order. Had the applicant not started her ST immediately following her demobilization, the Board could correct the record to...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00337
On 11 May 1956, following his completion of Basic Flying School, he was honorably discharged from active duty and tendered an appointment as a second lieutenant (O-1) in the Louisiana Air National Guard and as a Reserve Officer of the Air Force effective 12 May 1956. The complete DPB evaluation is at Exhibit C. __________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The two Air Force Forms 1085s he received from his rating...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00341
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force, which are attached at Exhibits C and D. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states that based on documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge to include the narrative reason for separation, was appropriately administered and within the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00346
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00346 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her grade be adjusted based on the provisions under the Stripes for Education program. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00348
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00348 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His separation code JFL (Discharge Disability, Severance Pay) and his reentry code (RE) 2Q (personnel medically retired or discharged) be changed to a code that qualifies him to reenter the service. The applicants complete letter is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00354
There is nothing wrong with an officer counseling an enlisted member. These facts are more than sufficient to allow his commander to have found that he engaged in the charged conduct. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00355
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00355 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect the following awards: 1. DPSIDR states they were able to verify the applicants entitlement to the KDSM and GWOT-S. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00360
The BCMR Legal Advisor indicates that AFM 39-10, Change 2, dated 28 June 1974 clearly states that normal retention of members who became pregnant was not in the best interest of the member or the Air Force. It further provided the member would be discharged unless she requested and was given a waiver. She was unaware someone could take the Air Force to court.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00372
AFPC/DPAPP was able to verify the following overseas service and his DD Form 214 will be administratively corrected to reflect 25 days of Foreign Service. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial for award of the VSM. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2011-00373 in Executive Session on 9 Jun 11, under the provisions of...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00373
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00373 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). However, the applicants records fail to provide documentation that clearly substantiates service in Thailand. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00378 ADDENDUM
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00378 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code be replaced with one that will allow him to reenlist. On 10 September 2011, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OSD-P&R) released guidance pertaining to the correction of military records...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00380
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00380 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation of Conditions that interfere with military service-not disability-character and behavior disorder be changed to a medical discharge. The applicant offered a conditional waiver of his rights associated with an...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00382
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. At the time of the applicants discharge he received an erroneous RE code of 4I. While the 4I RE code is technically incorrect, the applicant has provided no evidence to support his request for a code that would allow him to reenlist.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00383
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF:DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00383 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ____________________________________________________________ _____ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. Based on the available evidence of record, it appears the applicants General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge for misconduct was consistent with the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00396
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00396 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His discharge be changed from an erroneous enlistment to a medical discharge. The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00406
On 29 Jan 10, the applicant was notified by his commander that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for erroneous enlistment. Although both AFPC/DPSOA and DPSOS recommend denial of relief DPSOA does note the applicants RE code is in error, and should be 2C; however, based on the review and recommendation provided by AETC/SGPS we believe his RE code should be changed to 3K, which would afford him the opportunity to apply for enlistment in the armed services. We note that...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00408
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 27 Jan 09, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for a period of six years. DPSOS states based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge, to include the service characterization, was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. We took notice of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00409
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He should be awarded the MOH as he is entitled to it for actions he took during the Korean War on 30 Oct 50. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal statement, several letters of support including a letter from the Military Advisor from the Republic of Korea, presenting the applicant with the citation to accompany the award of the Wha-Rang Distinguished Military Service Medal...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00411
The applicant received an Article 15 and his punishment consisted of a forfeiture of $50 per month for two months and a suspended reduction in grade to airman basic until 1 Nov 73. He was sentenced to a bad conduct discharge, reduction in grade to airman basic, and forfeiture of $100 per month for three months. We also find insufficient evidence to warrant a recommendation that the discharge be upgraded on the basis of clemency.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00412
AFBCMR BC-2011-00412 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: XXXXXXX 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, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00415
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00415 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His physical fitness test (PFT) be deleted from his records. The DPSIM complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00417
At the request of his first sergeant, his commander discharged him despite his treatment for PTSD and depression. He commander stated his discharge was purely duty performance related. In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his medical records and a personal statement. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00418
This has bothered him since the time of his discharge and he did not know he could have his discharge changed just by applying. Due to security clearance reasons, the applicant could not perform AFSC 291XO duties. _________________________________________________________________ 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;...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00419
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00419 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty be corrected to reflect his Foreign Service time in Kirkuk, Iraq. In addition, the applicant was contacted by phone (left voice message) requesting he provide orders and final...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00422
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00422 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect award of the Distinguished Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster (DSM w/1OLC). He provided the accompanying citation; this citation was also found in...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00435
She understands the mistakes she made as a teen and does not have time to mess up another opportunity to serve her country. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial of an upgrade to her discharge. We considered upgrading her RE and separation code based on clemency; however, we do not find the evidence presented is sufficient to recommend granting the relief sought on that basis.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00436
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00436 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her rank of master sergeant (E-7) be reinstated with her original date of rank of 1 January 2008. The discharge board that convened on 27 January 2011 found the applicant did not wrongfully use marijuana and recommended she be retained in the Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00437
While we note the steps the Air Force office of primary responsibility indicates were taken to inform eligible personnel of this new benefit, it appears that through no fault of the applicant, he was not timely made aware of his eligibility and the steps necessary to transfer his benefits to his dependents. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-00437 in Executive Session on 25 Aug 11,...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00441
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00441 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. The applicant was released from active duty on 15 May 05 by reason of Hardship with a Separation Code of KDB and a Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of 4A. She received an honorable character of service and was credited with serving 11...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00444
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00444 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependents. The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. The complete AF/A1PA evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00449
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00449 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The narrative reason for separation on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed to reflect Conditions are a Disability (Medical), rather than Conditions not a...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00454
The DPSID complete evaluation is at Exhibit B. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 29 Jul 11 for review and comment within 30 days. Furthermore, in looking at the applicants overall record prior to and after the contested report, we have some doubt as to whether the contested report is accurate as written.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00458
The action of the Secretary of the Air Force, on the recommendation of the Officer Grade Determination (OGD) Board, to retire the applicant in the lower grade was based on erroneous conclusions of fact and the law and the improper and erroneous application of the Secretarys authority to determine the appropriate retirement grade of a senior officer. Finding: SUBSTANTIATED The applicant was given an opportunity to review the tentative results of the investigation and, on 30 Aug 07, he...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00461
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00461 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of 4I (Serving on the Control Roster) be changed to allow him to reenlist into military service. Accordingly, if the Board is not compelled to grant the relief he seeks, his record will be administratively corrected to...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00463
A copy of the SBP election, located in the members finance record, reflects the applicant signed a statement concurring in the members election, as required by Public Law 99-145. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-00465
In Fiscal Year 2007 (FY07) and FY08, she requested SLA and was approved to carryover 120 days of leave. However, she came to understand that her SLA request in FY09 was lost when she changed jobs and was informed in Oct 09 that she had to either sell back or lose 10 days of leave. The application was timely filed.