AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05110
Records maintained by the DFAS-CL reflect spouse coverage was suspended effective 26 May 95, and SBP premiums ceased at that time. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the DECEASED FORMER MEMBER be corrected to show that on 27 May 1995, he elected former-spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) based on full retired pay, naming his former spouse...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05116
The majority of the officers eligible for the 2010 SERB were officers who had not been promoted early and had 26 to 28 years of service. Although 58% of those eligible with 28 years of service were selected for retirement, there is no clear evidence the board targeted the applicant based solely on his age and not other factors. Notwithstanding the applicants view, we find insufficient evidence that the applicant was selected for early retirement as a result of his age/length of service.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05126
_______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She has a letter dated 17 May 65, from Headquarters, Air Reserve Records Center, which addresses the deceased former service member as a captain. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05131
Furthermore, the several supporting statements she provides are more than sufficient to establish that her deceased father sustained a qualifying injury when his plane was shot down by the enemy. While we note the comments of the Air Force office of primary responsibility indicating that such entries could relate to combat or non-combat related injuries, we find it substantially more likely that these wounds were the result of enemy action and therefore met the criteria for the award of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05149
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05149 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His military personnel records be corrected to reflect that he was permanently retired for physical disability, with a combined compensable disability percentage of 100 percent, instead of being discharged for physical disability with a combined...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05168
DPSOO states per AF/JAA instructions, Active Duty Officer Promotion Propriety Actions, May 2012, if the reviewing commander's recommendation differs from the initiating commander's recommendation, the reviewing commander should provide a written memorandum to explain his or her recommendation. In response, they note: a. the AF Form 4364 notifies the officer that regardless of the initiating commander's recommendation, the promotion propriety action could result in extension of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05170
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05170 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable, so she may reenter the Air Force or another branch of the Armed Forces. On 24 Jan 07, the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate reviewed the case file and found it legally sufficient to...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05173
He was instructed that his dependents were not eligible for the benefits unless he served more than six years on active duty or currently serving in an active status. 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 at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: DPSIT recommends denial. DPSIT states AFI 36-2306, Attachment 9, A9.18.1.2 states Has at least 6...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05181
In January 2011, she closed her account, yet DFAS continued to send payments. She received an entry level separation and her service was uncharacterized. The applicant contends she was not notified of the debt, yet, the bank statements provided shows receipt of payment through January.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05184
His DD Form 214 does not reflect the name stated in his request. However, we advise the applicant submit to the VA a certified copy of the legal document that identifies his name change for their review and consideration. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIRP, dated 5 Mar 13.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05186
AFI 36-3003, Paragraph 14.4.3., states there is only one exception to the end of tour limitation, Members unable to use COT before completing the new tour due to duty in connection with contingency operations may defer travel until not more than 1-year after the completion of the duties precluding travel. Family medical conditions are not a basis on which the COT leave can be extended beyond the end of the second COT. While the applicant contends that a variety of circumstances precluded...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05195
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Due to his service related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and depression in the wake of the natural disaster Katrina he separated from the Air Force after 17 plus years of honorable service with the Regular Air Force, AF Reserve, and Air National Guard (ANG). The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05199
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05199 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His AF Form 2652, Retirement Special Order Service Age, be corrected to reflect his retired date as 1 April 1986. His retirement order indicates he completed 26 years and 21 days of service as of 1 March 1986, which is indicative of a HYT...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05211
Therefore, if the applicant would still like to withdraw from SBP, he can do so starting with the 25th month through the 36th month after his first eligibility to receive retired pay. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 21 January 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit C). Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 January 2013.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05214
During a medical appointment on 1 April 2011, his PCM referred him to physical therapy for his knee, again; he was not issued a profile for running. The new PCM stated that he should not have been running or testing if he had gout in his foot. He had not requested the removal of the January 2011 FA due to lack of medical documentation.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05215
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05215 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 reflect he was awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM). We took notice of the available evidence of record and the applicant's complete...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05222
The applicant requested discharge in lieu of court-martial and in that request, he acknowledged that he could be separated with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustice that occurred during the discharge process that warrants a change to his characterization of discharge. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05227
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05227 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Purple Heart (PH). We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility that there...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05229
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05229 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. He be promoted to the grade of airman first class (E-3) with a date of rank and promotion effective date of 22 Mar 12. The applicant would have been eligible for promotion to the grade of E-2 on 7 May 12, after completing Basic...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05239
After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicants complete submission, we are not convinced he is the victim of an error or injustice. While the applicant contends he did not receive the required medical care after an injury he sustained in 2005 that resulted in him being in a coma, he has provided no evidence whatsoever for us to consider in evaluating his request. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05258
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05258 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her narrative reason for separation of DISABILITY EXISTED PRIOR TO SERVICE be changed to a service connected disability or the narrative reason be removed. The complete DPFD evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05272
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05272 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Foreign and/or Sea Service of his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect his Temporary Duty (TDY) for 189 days. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal statement,...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05273
SAFPC noted The members low back condition is unfitting for continued military service. The DPFD complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 25 January 2013, a copy of the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit D). ________________________________________________________________ _ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05280
At his court-martial, the applicant pled guilty to all charges and specifications. We have considered the applicant's overall quality of service, the court-martial conviction which precipitated the discharge, the seriousness of the offenses to which convicted, and the absence of any documentation pertaining to his post-service activities. Based on the evidence of record, we cannot conclude that clemency is warranted.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05288
AFBCMR BC-2012-05288 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 that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05291
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05291 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. f. The applicant did on or about 26 August 1989 fail to go to his appointed place of duty. For this misconduct the applicant received nonjudicial punishment under Article...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05320
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05320 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to show he transferred his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his dependent son while he was on active duty. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05326
However, the additional time was not credited to the applicants total active federal military service date (TAFMSD) while he was still serving on active duty as a Regular Air Force commissioned officer. Therefore, the time was not accounted for on his 30 Sep 2012, DD Form 214. They recommend reversal of the previously approved addition of two months of active duty service to the applicants 30 Sep 2004 DD Form 214 by ARPC/DPTS.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05344
AFI 36-2608, Military Personnel Records System, states the DD Form 4/1 is the source document for the home of record. The applicants contentions are duly noted; however, he has provided no evidence which would lead us to believe his home of record or his place of entry currently reflected in his records were incorrectly recorded at the time he initially came on active duty. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05348
The remaining relevant facts are contained in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility which is listed at Exhibit B. An e-mail was sent to the address listed in his application on 9 May 2011 requesting that he sign the Statement of Understanding regarding this TEB. We took notice of the available evidence of record and the applicant's complete submission, to include his response to the Air Force advisory, in judging the merits of the case; however, we...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05361
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05361 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His entry level separation be changed to general (under honorable conditions). The applicant was discharged on 14 May 1986 with an entry level separation. Because he was within his first 180 days of active service, he was given an entry level...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05362
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05362 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he is entitled to the Purple Heart (PH) Medal. There is no evidence the applicant was in Vietnam during April 1968. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05372
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05372 COUNSEL: NONE ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the following awards: 1. After a thorough review of the applicants official military personnel record they were unable to verify award of the RVCM and the VSM. The applicants claimed dates of service in Thailand are after the award inclusive period for...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05381
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05381 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. The applicant was notified by his commander of his intent to recommend that he be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFR 39-10. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05385
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05385 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A. There is no documentation in the applicants record to verify he served in the area of eligibility for award of the VSM.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05403
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05403 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general discharge be upgraded to honorable. He has been married for 48 years, is a home builder, and has made a good life for his family. He received a general discharge after serving 3 years, 5 months, and 23 days on active duty.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05443
DPSOR states the applicants service characterization, narrative reason for separation and separation code is [sic] correct as reflected on his DD Form 214. The Department of Defense (DoD) determined if a member served less than 180 days continuous active service, it would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their limited service. The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05446
The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. The VCM is awarded to members of the armed forces of the United States who: 1) Served for six months in South Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 to 28 March 1973; 2) Served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the RVN armed forces for an aggregate of six months. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05460
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05460 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation (Miscellaneous/General Reasons) and corresponding separation code of KND be changed to reflect voluntary separation from the Air Force under a reduction in force program. AF IMT 31, Airmans Request for Early...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05493
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05493 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. The applicant was discharged on 17 May 1970. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we find no evidence of an...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05497
If the applicant had researched the current fitness policy, he would have been aware of the new policy changes and tested in a timely manner; the requirement to test annually has been in place since 2007. The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 21 Jun 13 for review and comment within 30 days. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05501
The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any officer or enlisted person of the armed forces of the United States who distinguished themselves in actual combat in support of operations by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight subsequent to 6 April 1917. We took notice of the available evidence of record and 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 | CY2012 | BC-2012-05503
The Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM). Nonetheless, should the board determine the applicant has exhausted all avenues of administrative relief, they recommend denial based on lack of official documentation in his official military personnel records verifying the applicant was recommended for and awarded the AFCM. With respect, to his request for the Cold War Medal, since it is a commemorative medal, it is not awarded by the Air Force and the applicant may apply for the certificate...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05521
In order to transfer the benefits now he would incur a 4 year Active Duty Service Commitment (ADSC). On 25 Oct 12, an email was sent to the applicant requesting him to sign the SOU; however, he never signed the SOU or attempted to follow-up by contacting the Total Force Serve Center (TFSC) to see if his application was complete. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05541
Although the applicant is not clear on which FA test he would like removed from his records, we believe based on the Air Force office of primary responsibility review of his record and the AF Form 108 provided by the applicant that reflects his FA dated 15 Mar 12 is, in fact, the assessment he is requesting to be removed. The AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Members Qualification Status, documenting his limitations and duty exemptions is noted; however, we also note the Military...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05563
Failure to submit the required documentation or obtain retainability in a timely manner would result in a disapproval of an application for transferability. On 7 April 2010, the applicant was sent another email stating that his TEB had expired because he did not get the required retainability. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 21 December 2012, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05564
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05564 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions (UHC)) discharge be upgraded to honorable. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we find no evidence of an error or injustice that...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05565
Further, according to the governing instructions, 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. The AF Form 108 provided by the applicant is evidence of injury/illness and the commander acknowledged that there was a medical reason for the applicants failing the FA. The...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05569
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05569 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His discharge be reversed and he be returned to the Air Force Reserve. The documentation in the applicants master personnel file supports a basis for discharge and his entry level separation and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05574
AFBCMR BC-2012-05574 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 that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to...