AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01711
The applicant has not provided such documentation and it is not reflected in his records. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant reviewed the evaluation and states he is aware there is nothing in his military records for the time served in Laos in 1968. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01713
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01713 (DECEASED SERVICE) COUNSEL: NONE MEMBER) (APPLICANT) HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The applicant is seeking action to correct her deceased fathers Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage to properly reflect she was incapable of self-support prior to age 18. While, the applicant has provided...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01714
On 24 Mar 11, the applicant participated in the contested FA and attained an unsatisfactory score. 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: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicants request to remove the FA score in question. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01721
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01721 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 RE code of 1 (eligible). ...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01722
On 23 July 1984, the applicant was notified by his commander that he was recommending him for discharge from the Air Force under the authority of Air Force Regulation (AFR) 39-10 Administrative Separation of Airmen, paragraph 5-49d, for commission of a serious offense in the form of larceny. In the interest of justice, we considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, there was insufficient evidence submitted to compel us to recommend granting the relief sought on that...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01723
On 18 Oct 90, a Discharge Review Board (DRB) met to consider the applicants request to upgrade his discharge to Honorable. Based on the available evidence of record, it appears the applicants General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge for defective enlistment fraudulent entry was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and within the discharge authoritys discretion. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01724
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01724 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) upgraded to honorable. On 11 Mar 88, the applicant was discharged with a reason for separation of request for discharge in lieu of trial by court- martial, with service characterized as...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01728
It was normal to be awarded the DFC after completing 35 combat missions with the 94th Bomb Group (BG). SAFPC Decorations Board disapproved the applicant’s request and requested additional justification in order to reconsider his request. However, the applicant has not provided any new evidence to SAFPC for consideration.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01730
She was profiled [sic] from taking leave while undergoing the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) processes. DPSIM states that IAW AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, a members application must clearly establish that an error or injustice by the Air Force caused the members lost leave. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01732
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01732 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His record be changed to show he elected spouse coverage under the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). The DFAS complete evaluation is at Exhibit B. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01734
He knew there was a four year ADSC with the transfer but was completely unaware there was a form to sign at the time of submission for approval. He was sent an email on 13 Jun 2011 requesting he sign and return the SOU. He has served 17 years of service in the United States Air Force and as an officer takes integrity very seriously.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01737
Any member of the Armed Forces, Active Duty or Selected Reserve, officer or enlisted, on or after 1 Aug 09, who is eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill, 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 (if applicable), may transfer unused Post- 9/11 benefits to their dependents pursuant to Service regulations. The complete DPSIT evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01740
By letter dated 29 May 2012, HQ AFPC/DPSIM requested the applicant provide additional supporting documentation to substantiate his claim; specifically, a copy of his AF Form 108 from his medical provider stating his medical condition prevented him from passing his fitness assessment. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 30 August 2012, for review and...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01746
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01746 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge be corrected to reflect entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). The applicant served in units during their award periods for the RVNGC w/P, which would imply...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01747
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS did his job AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01747 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 26 Mar 96, the 39 WG/CC reviewed the case file and recommended the 16th Air Force commander (16 AF/CC) approve the applicant’s unconditional waiver...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01750
In 1983, he was discharged as an Air Force Fire Fighter. On 7 Jul 83, the applicant was discharged from the Air Force with a general (under honorable conditions) discharge in the grade of airman. We have considered the applicant’s overall record of service, and the events which precipitated the discharge, and his post service information; however, we do not find the evidence presented is sufficient to compel us to recommend granting the relief sought on that basis.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01753
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The PUC is awarded to units of the United States Armed Forces for outstanding performance in action against an armed enemy occurring on, or after 7 Dec 41, for United States Air Force units. After a thorough review of the applicant's official military personnel record, they were unable to verify he was assigned to any unit that was awarded the PUC during his term of service. We took notice of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01755
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01755 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of 2C, which denotes "Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service," be changed to allow reentry in the military. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01759
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01759 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His medical retirement effective date be changed from 1 Dec 11 to 6 Dec 11, in order to qualify for the Concurrent Retirement Disability Pay (CRDP) entitlement. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01767
On 10 Sep 11, the Under Secretary of Defense issued guidance pertaining to correction of military records requests resulting from the repeal of Title 10, Section 654, commonly known as Dont Ask, Dont Tell (DADT). In a memorandum, dated 20 Sep 11, the Under Secretary of Defense published guidance that Service Discharge Review Boards should normally grant requests to change the narrative reason for discharge (the change should be to Secretarial Authority), requests to re- characterize...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01770
She should have the same rights as those who received a retirement date on or after Aug 09, that were allowed to transfer their education benefits. The Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) program was implemented on 1 Aug 09 and required that you be on active duty at the time of transfer. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2012-01770 in Executive Session on 13 Nov 12, under the provisions of AFI...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01772
He was unsuccessful in resolving the issue over the telephone so he completed a corrected DD Form 2656 and sent it to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) office. In support of his request the applicant submits a personal statement, copies of the original and corrected DD Forms 2656, and a letter from DFAS dated 12 April 2012. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: DFAS-RPB-JBJE/CL states the applicant signed the DD Form 2656...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01773
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01773 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependents. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the National Guard Bureau, which is at...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01778
Once verified, if its determined that a board was missed, DPSOO automatically schedules them for a Special Selection Board (SSB) for the board that was missed. Officers who miss CSBs because of unverified service dates are entitled to SSB consideration for the board they missed. Although it appears the applicant believe he should have been promoted to 2 the grade of major with a DOR of 6 May 2006, he has not provided evidence that supports such an adjustment to his DOR nor are we aware of...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01779
The applicant did not meet the minimum component for the waist measurement and therefore received an unsatisfactory rating for the fitness test. The complete AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, 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 Aug 12 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). The applicant contends that his waist...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01780
DPSIM states per AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program - Air Force Guidance Memorandum 4, Paragraph 10, If an Airman becomes injured or ill during the FA and is unable to complete all required components, he/she will have the option of being evaluated at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF), but his/her test will still count unless rendered invalid by the Unit Commander. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 28 Aug 12, a copy...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01791
COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01791 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His fitness assessment (FA) score recorded on 29 March 2012 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case and agree with the opinion and...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01796
Neither the decedent’s election form nor evidence that the required notice was or was not sent to the applicant could be located. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 19 June 2012, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit C). _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01799
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01799 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependents. 2 If the Board finds there was an injustice to the extent that the member did not receive adequate pre-separation counseling, as required by law and DoD regulation, and was...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01800
On 12 Oct 90, the parties divorced and the applicant was ordered to elect SBP on behalf of his former spouse. Neither party submitted an election for former spouse coverage within the first year of the divorce; however, the member did not request his former spouse be removed as the SBP beneficiary. The complete DPSIAR evaluation is at Exhibit B.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01801
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01801 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill educational benefits. He did not transfer his benefits prior to his Reserve retirement and would like the opportunity to complete this transfer. As of this date, no response has been received by...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01802
His commander agreed to impose non-judicial punishment and discharge him. After careful consideration of the applicant’s request and the available evidence of record, we find no evidence which indicates that the decedent’s service characterization, which had its basis in his conviction by special court-martial and was a part of the sentence of the military court, was improper or that it exceeded the limitations set forth in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Exhibit B....
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01805
The Presidential Unit Citation (PUC). The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor (AFOUA w/V) (ADMINISTRATIVELY CORRECTED). The 8th SPS was not awarded the PUC during the applicant’s tenure of service with that unit.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01808
According the governing Air Force Instructions, he had 42 days after the expiration of his profile to be tested; however, the assessment was done within the 42 days. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01814
On 13 Jul 01, the Air Force Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for upgrade of his general (under honorable conditions) discharge to honorable. DPSOS states that based on documentation on file in the master personnel records, the applicant’s discharge to include the service characterization was appropriately administered and within the discretion of the discharge authority. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however,...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01815
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01815 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 27 Apr 49, the board of officers convened and recommended the applicant be discharge with an undesirable discharge. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01820
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01820 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His undesirable discharge be upgraded to general (under honorable conditions) or 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01826
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the applicant’s request for entitlement to the SAEMR and an additional AFOUA. However, DPSIDR was unable to verify any additional units the applicant served with that were awarded the AFOUA during the applicant’s tenure with those units. We note DPSIDR has verified the applicant’s 2 entitlement to the basic AFOUA and will correct the applicant’s record to reflect this medal.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01828
COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01828 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 19 September 2012. Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, not dated.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01830
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01830 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His ten-month enlistment extension be corrected to 48 months so he can receive his full Zone C Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) with 7.0 multiplier. DPSOA states the statement the applicant initialed on the back of the AF IMT 1411, Extension...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01840
The applicant's chain of command resubmitted the recommendation, however, on 22 Sep 2009, the SAFPC Awards and Decorations Board determined, that although the recommendation was commendable, it did not meet the requirements for the DFC. DPSID states the SAFPC Awards and Decorations Board has considered the request twice and disapproved/downgraded the recommendation to an AM. Regarding his request for the DFC for the Laos mission, although he and another pilot provided statements on the...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01841
For these acts, the applicant was punished by a reduction in grade to staff sergeant, with a date of rank of 7 Mar 07, and a reprimand. The applicant was rendered a referral EPR for the period 15 Aug 06 through 15 Mar 06 (sic), which included the following statements: During this period member indecently assaulted a female Airman for which he received an Article 15/demotion, and Vast potentialdemonstrated poor judgment unbecoming of an Air Force NCOconsider for promotion. On 18 Mar...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01846
The Public Law states in part, that “an individual may transfer such entitlement only while serving as a member of the Armed Forces when the transfer is executed.” Articles were published that explained the program benefits and requirements. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01847
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01847 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His remaining active duty service commitment (ADSC) for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) be waived. Post 9/11 GI Bill: Any member of the Armed Forces, active duty or Selected Reserve, officer or enlisted, on or after 1 Aug...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01850
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AF/A4LE recommends denial, indicating the applicant did not obtain prior approval to self-procure travel during his PCS travel. We took notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however,...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01851
The complete AFPC/DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit B. 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. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01855
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: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01856
The remaining relevant facts, extracted from the applicant’s military service records, are contained in the evaluation by the Air Force office of primary responsibility at Exhibit B. 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 the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice....
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01857
There is no indication the member submitted an election to change spouse coverage to former spouse coverage before 21 May 2005, as required by law. There is no evidence of Air Force error in this case; however, in the interest of justice, DPSIAR recommends the member's record be corrected to show he elected SBP former spouse only coverage based on full retired pay effective 22 May 2004, naming his former spouse as the eligible former spouse beneficiary. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01858
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01858 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) application be approved. He was verbally informed that because he was retired, he was no longer eligible to transfer his education benefits. All Department of Defense (DoD) requests and transactions...