AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02148
Providing the applicant additional time to elect SBP coverage would be inequitable to other retirees in similar situations and is not justified by the facts. 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 failed to sustain his burden of proof of the existence of an error or...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02149
On 10 Feb 2010, he was sent an email requesting he sign his SOU. 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. __________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02150
AFBCMR BC-2013-02150 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, we recommend the applicant's records be corrected to show that: The pertinent military records relating to APPLICANT, be...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02153
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 Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFRC/A1K recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02154
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02154 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) 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 occurred during...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02158
Denying his degree is excessive punishment for his actions. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant was a cadet at the USAFA Air Force Academy from 26 June 2006 through 13 May 2013. The basis of the applicants disenrollment is sufficient to deny his degree from the USAFA.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02159
It would not be appropriate to place the applicant on MEDCON orders from 6 November 2012 through 21 March 2013 because he was able to perform military duties as stated on the doctors slip from his civilian provider. His civilian doctor cannot find him fit for duty or grant him a military waiver, only the military can make this determination. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02163
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02163 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect award of the Korean Service Medal (KSM) and Air Force Crew Wings. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force, which...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02164
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The Retention Manager at his Air National Guard (ANG) Wing never explained the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) to him, and does not have a letter of understanding on file signed by the applicant. 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 Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02165
On 16 Jun 10, the applicants supervisor non-recommended him for reenlistment and, on the same day, the applicants commander non-selected him for reenlistment. 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/DPSOA recommends denial, indicating the applicant has...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02166
On 1 May 12, the applicant was honorably discharged by reason of Unsatisfactory Performance, and received an RE code of 2C (Involuntary separation with honorable discharge). The discharge record reveals the applicant was counseled and afforded an opportunity to improve his performance, but was met with negative results. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02171
On 30 Jun 12, the applicant provided a response to the contested referral EPR indicating he made an honest attempt to pass the contested FA; however, he realized that due to his hip pain and past injuries (having had an AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Members Qualification Status requiring he only accomplish the walk assessment in Sept of 11), he should have sought medical attention prior to the FA. He reiterated that his contested FA failure was the result of his medical...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02174
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-02174 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 reflect that he reenlisted on 25 September 2012, instead of 4 June...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02178
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02178 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be allowed to transfer her Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) to her dependents. In support of the applicants appeal, she provides a copy of AF Form 1411, Extension or Cancellation of Extensions of Enlistment in the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02179
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She received an unsatisfactory score due to Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) misinterpreted the Italian handwriting of the FAC when recording the number of push-ups performed. The applicant did not provide an official statement from the FAC stating there was an error. On 6 Nov 13 a similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessments Appeals Board (FAAB) due to Insufficient evidence to...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02180
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02180 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to honorable. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was informed that within 20 years of his discharge from the Air Force - he could change his...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02181
He transferred from the SELRES before the Post-9/11 Transfer of Benefits (TEB) was in effect. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02184
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02184 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He receive full financial compensation and credit for military duty performed from 1 July 2012 to 24 September 2012. However, his initial set of military orders that should have been approved for 1 July 2012 to 30 September 2012 never materialized. He was ordered by the commander to stop working on 24 September...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02186
He would like his home of record changed to reflect his Utah address. His DD Form 4/1, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States, reflects Albuquerque, New Mexico as his home of record at the time of his enlistment. 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.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02189
Reserve and Guard personnel are credited with award for each 4 years' of satisfactory military service which are creditable for retirement. The AFLSA is awarded for service creditable for retirement; there is no credit for service for pay purposes. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02196
At issue is whether those conditions, during her periods of service, would have been disqualifying for military service. The complete BCMR Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: She disagrees with the recommendation for the following reasons: the 15-year law was not in effect when her cumulative health issues were extremely limiting. While the applicant contends it was her...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02207
The specific reason for the discharge recommendation was a pre-existing medical condition; the applicant had a history of chest pain and recurrent syncope which if revealed could have resulted in rejection of her enlistment. The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: She is not challenging her dismissal, only the DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02212
Title 10 USC §1407(c)(1), indicates retired pay is calculated based on the 36 month average for individuals who entered military service after 7 Sep 80; however, individuals who retired under §12731 are exempt from retired pay being calculated based on the high 36 month average. A complete copy of the DFAS-JBJE/CL evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: He was placed in the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02213
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02213 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her former husbands (decedent) records be corrected to show he made a timely election for former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). There is no evidence of Air Force error in this case and absent a competing claimant, DPFFF...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02220
On 23 Sep 03, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) considered and denied the applicants request to upgrade his discharge, concluding that his discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation, was within the discretion of the discharge authority, and the applicant was provided full administrative due process. Lastly, the applicant was not entitled to a DD Form 214 at the time of his discharge from the USAFR because he was not...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02221
On 4 Aug 1972, he was discharged from the Air Force with a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 13 Mar 2014, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC- 2013-02221: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Apr 2013, w/atch.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02222
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-02222 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02225
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02225 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be allowed to transfer her Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) to her dependents. DPTT states the mechanism for transferring benefits was available on 29 June 2009 but, by law, the applicant was required to be...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02230
In the interest of justice, the Board considered upgrading the characterization of the applicants discharge based on clemency; however, after considering his overall record of service and his post-service documentation, the Board majority did not find the evidence presented was sufficient to compel them to recommend granting the relief sought on that basis. Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 14 Feb 2014, w/atch. Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 4 Mar 2014, w/atchs.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02237
In this respect, the applicant provides a detailed account of his temporary duty at Tan Son Nhut AB, Vietnam, in 1972 with supporting documentation showing he was issued an M-16. With respect to a comment in the DPAPP advisory opinion that the information provided by the applicant did not contain information that reflects [the applicant] served in Vietnam, that documentation does contain evidence that the applicant served in Vietnam: his detailed statement attached to his application. We...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02244
In support of his appeal, the applicant provided an AF Form 108 signed by his medical provider stating that there was a medical condition that precluded him from passing the FA and recommended invalidation of the FA. The applicants last five FA results are as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 24 Jul 13 80.33 Satisfactory *25 Apr 13 26.33 Unsatisfactory 12 Oct 12 82.33 Satisfactory 28 Mar 12 85.44 Satisfactory 30 Dec 11 72.00 Unsatisfactory * Contested FA On 2 Jan 14 a similar request...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02245
Other testers have been improperly measured at the same location. The tester will ensure tape is parallel to the floor at the level of the landmark (bottom edge of the tape just contacts landmark), is snug, but does not compress the bare skin. While the applicant has provided personal statements, a letter from her unit PTL, and an eyewitness statement from another Airman indicating that the AC measurement component of the contested FA may have been administered incorrectly, she has not met...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02248
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02248 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her Letter of Reprimand (LOR), Unfavorable Information File (UIF) and Control Roster, be removed from her records. After review of the applicants rebuttal, the commander decided to uphold the LOR and establish a UIF and Control Roster. Exhibit C....
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02252
DPSIPS states that there is no error or injustice to justify a change to the applicants HOR. The Air Force Personnel Center Officer Accessions Branch confirmed that the applicant initialed the DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States, dated 9 Jun 2009, listing Wilmington, Delaware as his HOR. 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 | CY2013 | BC 2013 02255
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02255 COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She was exonerated by a judge from Washington. In the interest...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02257
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02257 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her records be corrected to reflect award of the Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster (AFCM w/1OLC). Furthermore, the exhibit is not present in any case. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02260
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force at Exhibit C and D. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants requests for award of the VSM and the SWASM. DPSID states that the VSM is awarded to all service members of the Armed Services who between 4 Jul 1965 and 28 Mar 1973, served in the following areas...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02261
On 24 Apr 2008, the applicant was discharged with an entry level separation and an uncharacterized character of service. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02264
The applicants last five FA results are as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 09 Oct 13 86.88 Satisfactory 14 Mar 13 85.30 Satisfactory 20 Sep 12 77.00 Satisfactory 20 Mar 12 84.40 Satisfactory *07 Dec 11 63.00 Unsatisfactory * Contested FA On 2 Jan 14 a similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessments Appeals Board (FAAB) due to Insufficient evidence, specifically AF Form 422. In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, if an Airman becomes injured or ill...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02267
According to Directive Type Memorandum (DTM) 09-003: Post-9/11 GI Bill dated 22 June 2009, Attachment 2 paragraph 3(a), a service member who has at least 10 years of service and is precluded by either standard policy or statute from committing to four additional years, and agrees to serve the maximum time allowed under such policy or statute, is an eligible individual. His narrative reason for separation is Voluntary Retirement: Maximum Service or Time in Grade. Post-9/11 GI Bill...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02270
The 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. On 1 October 2005 through 30 September 2006, Congress declared this time frame SBP Open Enrollment Season. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02272
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02272 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 30 Aug 12 be declared void and 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; however, we agree with the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02274
The applicants last five FA results are as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 26 Jul 13 86.50 Satisfactory *26 Apr 13 74.13 Unsatisfactory 19 Sep 12 79.50 Satisfactory 26 Jun 12 60.70 Unsatisfactory 26 May 08 72.00 Marginal * Contested FA On 16 Dec 13 a similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessments Appeals Board (FAAB) due to Insufficient evidence; specifically witness statement to support injustice. IAW AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program (AFGM5) dated 3 Jan 13,...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02275
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02275 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of 2X (First-term, second-term or career airman considered but not selected for reenlistment under the Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP)) on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02277
On 24 Apr 13, the applicant participated in the contested FA and attained a composite score of 64.40 unsatisfactory due to failure to achieve minimum requirements on the AC. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit B ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In response to the Air Force evaluation, the applicant submitted; a memorandum from the FAC validating that she in fact asked for a re-tape by another...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02287
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02287 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to general (under honorable conditions). On 8 June 1994, the AFCMR reversed the applicants convictions for rape and harassment, but affirmed the finding of guilty on the threat and wrongful use...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02294
At the time of his retirement he was not married and did not have any eligible children for SBP coverage. For this reason, the applicant is unable to elect spouse SBP coverage for his spouse at this time. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we do not find the evidence sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale expressed by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR).
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02295
On 30 November 2011, she was notified of her commanders intent to discharge her from the Air Force for erroneous enlistment. Had the Air Force known of this condition at the time of her enlistment, she would not have been allowed entry into the military. The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: She has reviewed her medical records and does not see where it states that she...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02296
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/DPSOA recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. The applicant did not provide any evidence of an error or injustice that occurred in regards to his non-selection for reenlistment. Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02301
On 17 Apr 12, the contested commander-directed EPR, rendered for the period 29 Oct 11 through 17 Apr 12, was referred to the applicant for a does not meet standards rating in Block 2 (Standards, Conduct, Character, and Military Bearing) and for the following comment, -Member was demoted due to third time failure of PT test. The EPR was also referred for a does not meet standards rating in Block 3 (Fitness) and for the following comment, Member failed to meet minimum physical fitness...