AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02303
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02303 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Air Force Overseas Ribbon Long Tour. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 2 Jan 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jan 14.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02307
________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for the AM, PUC, Air Force Overseas Ribbon and the AFEM. There is no documentation to support the applicants unit of assignment, with inclusive dates, was awarded the PUC. Since the applicant served before this time period, he is not eligible for award of the Air Force Overseas Ribbon.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02310
AFBCMR BC-2013-02310 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 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, be corrected to show that on 31 August 2009, he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill Educational Benefits to his dependents. Executive...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02316
On 27 Feb 1974, the applicant was discharged with an honorable character of service. DPSOR states that the applicant's commander initiated separation action on the basis of a character and behavior disorder, specifically: immature personality exacerbated by an adult situational reaction, diagnosed by the Mental Health Clinic, as manifested by substandard duty performance and failure to report for work on time. While DPSOR cannot confirm what the applicant may have been told during his...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02318
AFBCMR BC-2013-02318 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 of the Department of the Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02326
Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, item 15a Member Contributed to Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance Program, be amended to reflect YES. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She was not aware of the requirement to transfer education benefits while on active duty nor was she counseled on the TEB process prior to retirement. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02329
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for the AFOUA w/V, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicants complete submission, there was no official evidence showing the applicant was attached or assigned to a unit that received the award. Additionally, in view of the fact that we have determined that there is sufficient evidence to...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02331
On 2 Jan 14, a similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB), on the basis the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence; specifically AF Form 422. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 11 Feb 14, applicant provided a memorandum in rebuttal of AFPC/DPSIM and FAAB memoranda. While we note an...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02337
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02337 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 20 Dec 12 be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). In support of her appeal she submits an AF Form 469 Duty Limiting Condition Report, dated 11 Mar 13, indicating she...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02340
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: At the time of his retirement, he elected child only coverage for his disabled child. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPFFF recommends granting the requested relief in the interest of justice. In addition if the service member elected child coverage in conjunction with an election for spouse, or elects child only coverage, the SBP annuity may...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02341
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: AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an injustice. When a copy of the decorations were received, it was discovered that the close out date for one of his AFCMs was 2 Apr 12, which is after the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02342
On 25 September 2013, AFPC/DPAPP reviewed the applicants records and verified his boots on the ground Foreign Service time at Aviano Air Base, Italy from 11 July 1979 through 29 March 1982, the amount of Foreign Service time already listed on his DD Form 214. The SAEMR is awarded to all United States Air Force Service members who, after 1 January 1963, qualify as expert in small-arms marksmanship with either the M-16 rifle or issue handgun. There is insufficient documentation to support...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02343
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02343 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her Narrative Reason for Separation in box 28 on her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty be changed. She was 19 years old at the time of her discharge. ________________________________________________________________ THE...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02352
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02352 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She receive pay and points for the period Dec 10 through Nov 12. Her medical facility failed to provide the proper documentation to the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) medical board, causing her referral to a Formal Physical Evaluation Board (FPEB)....
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02353
In response, his commander withdrew the Article 15 and issued him an LOR. On 3 May 12, the applicant provided a rebuttal response to the LOR. The specific reason for the discharge action was the applicant provided a controlled substance (oxycodone) to another military member (his spouse).
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02354
________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He is entitled to the contested award due to deployments to Saudi Arabia in support of Desert Wind, Desert Fox and a deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Therefore, the applicant meets the criteria for the AFEM for his direct support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, for both deployments. Upon final board decision, administrative correction of the applicants official...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02355
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-02355 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 APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 31 July 2012, she was not released from active...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02357
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02357 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM) awarded for meritorious service for the period 13 Aug 10 to 12 Aug 11, be upgraded to a Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. In this respect, we...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02366
His correct RE code is 2C (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service) as required by AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, based on his entry level separation without characterization of service. DPSOA has confirmed that the 4C RE code currently listed on the applicants DD Form 214 is erroneous and that it will administratively correct the applicants DD Form 214 to reflect 2C. However, it is noted that SGPS...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02369
He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). APFC/DPAPP was unable to verify the applicants Foreign Service time in Vietnam. The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant submitted letters he sent to his wife while stationed in Vietnam.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02372
The SGPS complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 6 September 2013, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit E). However, the Board agrees with the opinion and recommendation of AFPC/DPSOA that the applicant does not provide any evidence of an error or injustice in reference to his RE code. Exhibit E....
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02378
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02378 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her records be corrected to reflect she was authorized and awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM). The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02379
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/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. While the applicant has presented recent medical documentation indicating a shrapnel injury to his knee, he has presented no evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02379 2
The Board determined that the evidence provided by the applicant was insufficient to conclude that he was the victim of an error or injustice, noting that although he provided recent medical documentation indicating a shrapnel injury to his knee, the applicant had not provided any evidence showing the injury was the direct result of the action of an enemy. While the original Record of Proceedings (ROP) erroneously identified the applicants injury as a knee injury, rather than a pelvic...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02382
Members must test by the last day of the month, six calendar months following the previous passing test (e.g., if member tested on 15 April, then member must retest on/before 31 October of the same year. With a RNLTD date of 30 May 11, the applicant was not required to test prior to his scheduled FA and was allowed 42 days after the RNLTD date to test, but was not required to do so. DPSIM concludes that the contested FA is a legitimate unsatisfactory score, in accordance with AFI 36-2905,...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02383
AFBCMR BC-2013-02383 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: XXXXXXX Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, we recommend the applicant's records be corrected to show that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02391
On 7 September 2010, he was notified that his supervisor not recommended him for reenlistment. The applicant was discharged on 31 May 2011 under the FY11 Air Force Shaping Rollback Program after serving 3 years, 9 months and 3 days. The applicant provides no proof of an error or injustice in reference to his RE code and his non-selection for reenlistment was in accordance with current guidance.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02395
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR) which are included at Exhibits C and E. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. The Board agrees with the BCMR Medical Consultants opinion and recommendation to deny the applicants request to change his...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02400
During this time, he received an evaluation that would determine his promotion. In the interest of justice, the applicant requests the Board consider the application. The complete DPSOE evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 5 Jul 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02401
________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicants request to have his reenlistment updated as 4 years and 14 [sic] weeks. The applicants Zone B (10 to 14 years of service) Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) window ends 5 Sep 2015 which is before his current DOS of 29 Feb 2016. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02403
AFBCMR BC-2013-02403 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: XXXXXXX Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, we recommend the applicant's records be corrected to show that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02407
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty; DD Form 293, Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States and a personal statement dated 10 Mar 1975. 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 discharge processing. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02411
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02411 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. The applicant responded to a request for post-service information and stated that he now has Alzheimers disease and cannot remember why he received an undesirable discharge. At the time of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02414
There is no official documentation in the applicants military personnel record to verify he deployed in support of a qualifying operation in a qualifying area of eligibility for award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or the Kuwait Liberation Medal-Government of Kuwait. Upon final Board decision, administrative correction of his official military personnel record will be completed by AFPC/DPSOR. ________________________________________________________________ The...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02416
The applicants commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for failure to progress in military training. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant questions whether failing a test twice is a reason to bar reentry for military service. The applicant argues that his separation for unsatisfactory performance is unjust when his commander supported his retention and...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02418
Members of the Board , , and considered this application on 11 March 2014. Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, NGB/A1Y, dtd 5 Aug 13 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-02418 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02419
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a brief from counsel, copies of a Letter of Counseling (LOC), dated 8 May 07, with rebuttal; Letter of Admonishment (LOA), dated 11 Sep 07, with attachments; Letter of Reprimand (LOR), dated 5 Dec 07 and 31 May 08, with rebuttals; the Notification of Demotion, dated 9 Jun 09; appeal of the demotion action sent to the AFRC Commander (AFRC/CC); demotion action, dated 6 Jan 10, acknowledged on 18 May 10; award certificates; Enlisted Performance...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02420
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02420 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02422
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02422 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable or as an alternative it be upgraded to general (under honorable conditions). We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case;...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02423
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C. The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial of the applicants request to change his narrative reason for separation to reflect PTSD and Depression rather than Personality Disorder. At the same time, while the applicant's current narrative reason for separation of personality disorder may be administratively correct, it is not technically accurate given the fact the applicant was also diagnosed with an adjustment disorder. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02428
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02428 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be promoted to the grade of Airman First Class (A1C/E-3). 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 02431
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02431 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. In the interest of justice, we considered upgrading the characterization of the applicants discharge based on clemency; however, after considering his overall record of...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02432
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02432 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) 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 in the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02436
The PEBLO recommended the applicant save his leave until the PEB/Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) process was completed. He followed the PEBLO recommendation; therefore, his leave should be restored. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-02436 in Executive Session on 28 January 2014, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02437
________________________________________________________________ __ THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial of the applicants request to upgrade his discharge or that he be granted a medical retirement. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and the BCMR Medical Consultant and adopt their rationale as the basis for our...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02440
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/DPSIPS recommends denial stating there is no error or injustice regarding the applicants HOR. ________________________________________________________________ _ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02444
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR) which are included at Exhibits C, D, and E. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends the applicants record be corrected to reflect he requested and received a reserve commission and transferred to the IRR when he separated from active duty. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. ARPC/DPA recommends approval,...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02445
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/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for award of the AFOUA w/V, CRM, VSM w/4BSS, RVCM, and the RVNGC w/P. The RVNGC w/P is awarded by the RVN to units for valorous combat achievements and there is no...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02446
RESUME OF THE CASE: On 8 May 14, the Board considered and denied the applicants original request that the same corrections be made to his records. For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicants original request and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings (ROP) at Exhibit I. On 9 Mar 14, the applicant submitted a request for reconsideration of his original application, reiterating the same argument that the ANG...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02448
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed to reflect his rank as SGT (sergeant), instead of SRA (senior airman). 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 of the applicants request to change his...