AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 01995
The Armed Forces Service Medal. The American Defense Service Medal (ADSM) is awarded to qualifying service members who served on active duty at any time between 8 Sep 39 and 7 Dec 41. We note this application includes a request for two commemorative medals; however, that portion of the applicants request was not directly addressed by the Board because commemorative medals are not official decorations issued by the United States Air Force or Department of Defense.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 01997
On 19 May 08, the applicants commander notified him he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for Conditions that Interfere with Military Service: Mental DisordersAdjustment Disorder, and the applicant acknowledged receipt. On 21 May 08, the applicants commander recommended the applicant be discharged. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 01998
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01998 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be continued on Medical Continuation (MEDCON) orders from 1 September 2011 through 29 February 2012. Additionally, the applicant was not in the disability evaluation system (DES) process at the time his orders expired. That request caused a...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02001
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02001 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 14 Sep 12 be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). In the letter he expresses his opinion, explaining how his medical condition and pride of admitting his physical...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02003
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02003 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Purple Heart (PH) Medal. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He should be awarded the PH due to a bullet wound to his left calf while serving in Vietnam. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02008
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02008 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) he was awarded for the period of 20 December 2008 through 19 December 2011 be considered by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Year 2012 (CY12C) Major Board. On 14 May 2013, the applicant was...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02012
Since the applicant retired effective 1 July 2007, their office finds no evidence of an error or injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant's submission, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility that since the applicant retired prior to the implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) program, he is not eligible to transfer educational benefits and he has not been the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02015
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02015 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 his Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) award. The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02017
Therefore, he was entitled to benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill program in his own right. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application is described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/A1Y recommends approval, indicating there is no evidence the applicant received guidance on the Post 9/11 GI Bill or instructions to...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02018
On 29 Aug 85, the applicant was furnished a BCD with a narrative reason for separation of conviction by court-martial (desertion). On 8 May 87, the Air Force Discharge Review Board considered the applicants appeal to upgrade is discharge to General and denied his request, finding neither the evidence of record nor that provided by the applicant substantiated an inequity or impropriety which would justify a change of the discharge. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02023
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02023 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 20 Sep 62, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. On 9 Sep 65, the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02024
On 15 Feb 02, IPEB reviewed the applicants case and recommended discharge under other than Chapter 61, 10 USC, noting the applicants medical condition existed prior to service (EPTS) and had not been permanently aggravated by military service. The applicant contends her medical conditions were incurred while on active duty and should be considered in line of duty based on the service connection decision by the DVA. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPFD evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02026
According the AF Form 1411, dated 5 Aug 2012, the applicant requested a 6 month extension for the purpose of Reenlistment (Security Clearance). On 5 Aug 12, his commander recommended approval. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-02026 in Executive Session on 4 Mar 14 and 14 May 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02027
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02027 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 20 February 1995, the applicant submitted an appeal for upgrade of his discharge to the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB). On 29 July 1996, the applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02029
For these reasons, this Board very carefully weighs requests to upgrade the character of a discharge and, in doing so, carefully considers whether the impact of an applicant's contributions to his or her community are substantial enough for us to conclude they overcome the misconduct which precipitated the discharge and whether or not an upgrade of the discharge would create a larger injustice to those who served under honorable conditions and earned the characterization of service the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02031
With this in mind, Title 38 U.S.C., which governs the DVA compensation system, was written to allow compensation ratings for conditions that were not considered unfitting during military service or at the time of separation. Therefore, members can be found fit for release from military service for one reason and sometime thereafter, receive compensation ratings from the DVA for one or more medical conditions that are determined service-connected. The complete BCMR Medical Consultants...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02033
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02033 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The entry of his name in the Air Force Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Central Registry Board (CRB) for Incident Status Determination Review (ISDR) cases 20110141 and 20110142 be removed along with all associated records. The applicants case was...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02035
AFBCMR BC-2013-02035 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code, it is directed that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, be corrected to show a Date of Rank (DOR) in the grade of captain (O-3) of 19 October 2012 rather than 1 April 2013 and a Promotion Effective...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02036
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. Per SAF/GCI, the convening notice is a Secretarial act in support of the Secretarial process, and there is no additional waiver authority in accordance with AFI 36-2504, Promotion, Continuation and Selective Early Removal in the Reserve of the Air Force, for PV PRFs. In this respect, we note the applicants senior rater provided a statement indicating that he submitted the applicants nomination for promotion to major,...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02037
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of documents extracted from his military personnel records pertaining to matter at hand, and an excerpt from Air Force Instruction (AFI), 36-2606, Reenlistment in the United States Air Force. Under the provisions of the AFI, a service member receiving a 1J RE code is eligible to reenlist; however, the AFI also states the service member is allowed to reenlist if he is otherwise eligible, must be present for duty, and will not reenlist...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02039
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02039 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be amended to reflect the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) and any additional awards that he may be entitled to. DPSID was unable to verify the applicant served with a...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02040
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02040 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her Reentry Code 3A, which denotes Failure to Complete Course of Instruction, be changed to 1A, which denotes Ineligible to Reenlist, but Condition Waived, to allow reenlistment in the Armed Forces. On 22 Mar 2013, the applicant was notified by...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02042
In a letter dated 19 Jun 13, the applicant requested that her case be administratively closed to allow for more time to gather information in response to the Air Force evaluations. The Medical Consultant notes that two separate Air Force policies, AFI 36-3208 and AFI 36-3212, Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement and Separation, may be at crossroads; one which justifies an ELS for the medical condition, pes planus (flat feet), which was likely to have Existed Prior to Service...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02048
On 7 June 2011, the applicant received a letter from the 188th MDG that he had a potentially disqualifying medical condition and further documentation from his civilian provider was required. The AFBCMR Medical Consultant states the medical record is devoid of any medical documentation that would support a medical discharge. There exists no evidence to support a medical discharge.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02052
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility, which are attached at Exhibits C, D, and E. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicants request for removal of his LOR, indicating there is no evidence to indicate incorrect procedures were used. The applicant contends he was found not guilty by a...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02062
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02062 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. In Accordance With (IAW) Executive Order 11231, service members who earned the AFEM for Vietnam service between 1 Jul 1958 and 3 Jul 1965 may elect to receive the VSM instead of the AFEM but may not receive both. Regarding the applicants request...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02064
________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicants request to remove FA score from AFFMS dated 28 Aug 12. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02068
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02068 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He acquire retirement points during the Incapacitation Pay (INCAP Pay) period of 20 Oct 12 20 Apr 13. He was temporarily placed on INCAP Pay while waiting for his Line of Duty (LOD) paperwork to be completed and was supposed to have been placed...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02071
The remission was requested due to a substantiated financial hardship identified on AF IMT 2451 (Financial Statement Remission of Indebtedness). 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 B. ________________________________________________________________ _ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02075
On 6 Mar 12, the applicant was notified of his commanders intent to recommend that he be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen for a mental disorder. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial of the applicants request to change his narrative reason for separation. The complete SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02077
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 C. ________________________________________________________________ _ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial stating they were unable to locate documentation in the applicants official military personnel file to verify that he deployed in support of Operation JOINT GUARD to the area of eligibility, rending him ineligible...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02079
On 5 May 10, the Air Force Decorations Board (AFDB) considered and denied the applicants request for award of the AmnM. On 2 Aug 12, the Board considered and granted the Pararescue Team Leaders request for award of the AmnM for his actions during Operation UNIFIED RESPONSE. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that he was...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02080
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) member did not understand his intent to receive medical attention after completing his FA. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 24 Dec 13, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02083
The applicants DD Form 214 reflects award of the VSM, however, DPSID is unable to substantiate the applicant was in the area of eligibility for this award. Furthermore, if the Board accepts the order as proof of Vietnam service, it only indicates 10 days, which does not meet the 30 day criteria for award of the VSM or the 6 month criteria for award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal. The following documentary evidence in AFBCMR Docket Number BC- 2013-02083 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02087
The V02 in the calculation is 35.807808, when applied to the Alternate Aerobic Test Score Chart in AFI 36-2905, Atch 17, the resulting component score equals a component score of 42.3. Therefore, the AFFMS Fitness Calculator has in fact calculated applicant's score IAW AFI 36-2905. On 2 Nov 13 a similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessments Appeals Board (FAAB) due to No evidence of impropriety, V02 calculations IAW AFI...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02093
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02093 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. His misconduct in this case, as evidenced by the one Article 15, three letters of reprimand, one record of counseling, and three letters of counseling, which occurred during...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02094
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02094 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her discharge be changed to a medical retirement. Although the applicant was evaluated and treated for episodic illnesses during her service, none were shown to have interfered with her military service to the extent or duration that warranted placement on...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02102
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) corrected his records in 2009 to allow him to enroll in the Enlisted College Loan Repayment Program (ECLRP). On 2 Dec 2008, the applicant submitted an application to the AFBCMR requesting his records be corrected to allow his enrollment in the Enlisted College Loan Repayment Program (ECLRP). DPSIT states that the Air Force policy on ECLRP...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02105
The FSQ should be completed no earlier than 30 calendar days, but no later than 7 days prior to FA to provide time for medical evaluation, when indicated; however, failure to complete FSQ does not invalidate the FA. Moreover, the applicants submission does not contain a letter from his commander requesting the FAs be invalidated or the Fitness Screening Questionnaire he was required to complete prior to participating in the assessments. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02108
He never received notification that his TEB application was incomplete and was not received by the approval authority. While we note the comments of the Air Force office of primary responsibility indicating that due to an error in their system it is possible the applicant never received notification that his application was rejected, we also note that the applicant has since retired from the Air Force under the Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) program. Exhibit B. Applicants...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02111
On 12 May 94, the applicant was notified of his commanders intention to recommend his discharge from the Air Force for commission of a serious offensesexual perversion. On 28 Jul 94, the applicant was so discharged and was credited with six years, five months, and three days of total active service. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02122
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-02122 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code, it is directed that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the be corrected to show that: a. His non-selections for promotion to the grade of...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02125
Statements in his records indicate that the patients condition is unfitting for military service and that an MEB will be initiated. c. On 14 May 12, the applicant was issued an AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition (DLC) Report, on which the military health care provider recommended duty and mobility restrictions of no participation because, This member is undergoing an MEB to determine medical fitness for continued worldwide duty and retention. d. On 16 Aug 12, an Informal LOD...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02128
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this case are contained in the letters prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility and the BCMR Medical Consultant which is listed at Exhibit C and D. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/SGPA recommends denial of the applicants request to change her retirement to a medical retirement and any back pay associated with that request. The complete SGPA evaluation is at Exhibit C. The...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02132
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02132 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, reflect medals awarded for his service in Korea. The applicants DD Form 214 reflects 9 years, 2 months and 3 days of foreign service. The applicants contentions...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02135
The applicants last five FA results are as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 15 Oct 13 80.60 Satisfactory 25 Apr 13 91.00 Excellent *09 Jan 13 77.80 Unsatisfactory 11 Oct 12 33.80 Unsatisfactory 17 Jul 12 34.30 Unsatisfactory * Contested FA In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02139
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. There is insufficient evidence contained within the applicants military record to confirm the circumstances and facts surrounding the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02140
________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 25 May 10, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for a period of six years. ________________________________________________________________ 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 | CY2013 | BC 2013 02141
Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-02141 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code, it is directed that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to , , be corrected to show that on 27 March 2013, he elected to decline coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan. Director Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02142
On 7 Mar 79, the Staff Judge Advocate reviewed the Record of Administrative Discharge Board proceedings and found it legally sufficient to support discharge with a recommendation to the 42 CSG/CC that the applicant be discharged for misconduct, with a general discharge without probation and rehabilitation. On 21 Dec 81, the applicant was notified that his application for review of discharge and military records was forwarded to the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) of the Secretary...