AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03698
In view of the fact that her career was cut short due to malpractice, she should be credited with the 20 years of active service that she planned to perform and entitled to full concurrent receipt of her military disability retired pay and disability compensation from the DVA. The applicant contends she should be awarded a longevity retirement (as if she had served 20 years) since it was her intent to complete the required service for retirement from active duty. While she may have...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03699
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03699 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: YES APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. Any commander would normally consider such statements during Article 15 proceedings because they were relevant and clearly showed that any exposure was due to the pants falling down which in turn was caused by the assault. These statements were not provided to the squadron commander, the applicant, or...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03717
His separation code of LBK (Expiration of Term of Service) be changed due to inconsistencies in his military personnel records. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicants military personnel records indicate he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 20 Jan 04. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial of the applicants request to change his separation code,...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03718
Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-03718 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 he had boots-on-the-ground in the Republic of Vietnam. Director Air Force Review Boards...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03719
Per AFM 900-3, Decorations, Service Awards, Unit Awards, Special Badges, Favorable Communications, Certificates, and Special Devices (20 Jan 72), Chapter 3, Paragraph 3-1(3), Only one decoration may be awarded for the same act, achievement or period of service. Further, per AFM 900-3, and AFI 36-2803, Air Force Awards and Decorations Program, criteria for award of the BSM is for Heroic or meritorious achievement or service (not involving aerial flight). The complete MRBP evaluation is at...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03721
After being on a profile that precluded him from running, push-ups, and sit-ups for 390 days, he was required to take the contested FA within 60 days of the profile expiration. 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/DPSIM recommends denial indicating there is no...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03721 (2)
After being on a profile that precluded him from running, push-ups, and sit-ups for 390 days, he was required to take the contested FA within 60 days of the profile expiration. It is noted that the applicant submitted medical records detailing his injuries, profile limitations, and letter, dated 24 Jul 13, from his provider stating the applicant was on profile for 390 days, and should be able to retest now that he has a sufficient amount of time to prepare for the FA. Therefore, the Board...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03723
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility which are included at Exhibits C and D. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Purple Heart medal. After a thorough review of the applicant's official military personnel record, no documentation was found to verify award of the Purple Heart Medal. THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03724
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03724 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Home of Record (HOR) be changed from 11280 Chapel Street, Wayland, New York, 14572 to 1430 Tahoe Court, Lake Worth, Florida 33461. The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A. After a thorough review of his military personnel record and...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03728
However, RE code 2P did not have the meaning of AWOL at the time of his discharge. The applicants RE code is the correct RE code per the applicable guidance at that time. Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility, and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03730
When he signed the discharge action, statement in 1968 he was told it would be a general discharge and that is what he thought he had. A sworn statement dated 14 August 1968, by his wife, indicates that about June 1966, at location of assignment, he performed a transvestite act by dressing in female undergarments and negligee; that about November or December 1966, and again about April 1968, at location of assignment, he performed transvestite acts by dressing in female undergarments; and...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03731
The decedent elected spouse and child SBP coverage based on a reduced level of retired pay prior to his 1 Jul 95 retirement. There is no evidence either party submitted a valid election to change spouse to former spouse coverage within the first year following their divorce as the law requires. The complete DPFFF evaluation is at Exhibit F. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant acknowledges the change to the advisory opinion to recommend the decedents record...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03735
On 11 January 2011, his DD Form 1966, Item 34 Recertification by Applicant and Correction of Data at the Time of Active Duty Entry, was updated to read Item 32 changed 3D031, 6yrs, E-1. The DD Form 4/3, dated 11 January 2011, reflects the applicant was discharged from the Delayed Entry/Enlistment Program and enlisted in the Regular Air Force for a period of 6 years in the pay grade of E-1. A corrected copy of DD Form 4/3 changed his pay grade from E- 1 to E-3. THE BOARD RECOMMENDS...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03737
The AFGCM is awarded to Air Force enlisted personnel during a three-year period of active military service or for a one-year period of service during a time of war. Service members who earned the medal during the first qualifying period and who again became entitled to the medal wear a bronze star on the ribbon to denote the second award of the medal. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice to warrant award of the VSM, VCM,...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03741
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 Exhibits C and D. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOE recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. Prior to the amendment to the law, members were retired in the grade they held on their date of separation. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03745
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. _______________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no documentation provided by the applicants commander to invalidate the contested FA. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Jan 14.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03746
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03746 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. In support of his appeal, the applicant submits his DD Form 214s, AF Form 938, Request and Authorization...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03749
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03749 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her duty title and location be corrected to reflect Chief, Commanders Action Group (CAG), 37th Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)-Lackland, TX. We note the Air Force office of primary responsibility recommends denial stating that they...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03754
________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicants military personnel records indicate she enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 13 Dec 85. The applicant did not provide any evidence that an error or injustice occurred in the processing of her discharge and has provided no facts warranting a change to her narrative reason for separation. We took notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03760
According to the FY 2013 ANG ARP Policy, paragraph 2.1.7, each aviator must: Be eligible for at least two continuous years of full time duty upon acceptance of an ARP Agreement." We took notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the merits of the case; and note the Air Force office of primary responsibilitys recommendation to grant the applicants request because the release of the FY 2013 ARP Policy was delayed until 7 June 2013. Exhibit G. Letters, Secretary of the Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03763
Other service members in similar situations have been successful with having the narrative reason for separation changed and their RE code upgraded to Secretarial Authority and RE-3K, respectively. However, in the case before us the applicants RE code of 2C, assigned at the time of his separation is correct based on his entry-level separation with an uncharacterized character of service. In this respect, we note the applicant had only completed 20 days of service in the Air Force when...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03771
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03771 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 18 Jul 13 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and removed from his records. Therefore, in view of the fact the evidence before us indicates the applicants AC measurement has never been above 35.5 inches (2006), and his AC measurement was recorded as 32.5 inches during an FA taking place only days after...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03772
Post-9/11 GI Bill: Any member of the Armed Forces (active duty or Selected Reserve, officer or enlisted) on or after 1 Aug 2009, who is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and: * Has at least 6 years of service in the Armed Forces on the date of election and agrees to serve 4 additional years in the Armed Forces from the date of election. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of reserve service. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03779
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03779 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reentry code (RE) of 2Q (Personnel medically retired or discharged) be changed to an RE code in the 1 series to allow immediate reenlistment. On 29 September 2011, the applicant underwent a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and received a diagnosis...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03789
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03789 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He has carried the stigma of the UOTHC discharge for over 67 years. Exhibit B.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03791
In this respect, we note the applicant has provided a memorandum from his medical provider indicating that he had a history of anxiety and there was a causal relationship between the applicants anxiety attack during the contested FA and his inability to attain the minimum score required on the cardio component of said FA. While we note the comments of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) indicating the applicant has not provided any evidence the commander did or would have...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03800
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03800 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her entry-level separation and narrative reason of Personality Disorder be changed to a medical discharge with a sleep disorder and/or narcolepsy narrative reason. Consequently, she was diagnosed with an Adjustment Disorder. The Medical...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03802
Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-03802 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 21 September 1972, he elected spouse and child coverage based on full retired pay under...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03803
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His unit presented him with the PUC; however, it was never entered into his service records. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicants contention, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03804
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03804 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records to be corrected to show he transferred his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his dependents while on active duty. 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 03811
.______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Prior to his retirement, he was incorrectly informed that when he transferred his Post-911 GI Bill educational benefits to one of his dependents, he could redistribute it to other dependents at a later time. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). We took notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03820
A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of reserve service. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 9 August 2011, he signed a Statement of Understanding to start his four year Active Duty Service Commitment for transfer of his...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03822
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03822 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her narrative reason for separation of Personality Disorder be corrected to reflect Bipolar Disorder. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application is described in the letter prepared by the AFBCMR Medical Consultant which is...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03828
AFBCMR BC-2013-03828 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 his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, issued in conjunction with his 1 August 1980 retirement, be,...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03832
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03832 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His initial eligibility and start date for Aviator Retention Pay (ARP) be 11 Feb 13. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The delayed release of the Air National Guard (ANG) Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 ARP policy guidance resulted in his not being allowed to renew his two-year ARP agreement. A complete copy of the applicants...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03835
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03835 COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill Educational benefits to his dependents without incurring an additional Active Duty Service Commitment (ADSC). The applicant provides no evidence of error or injustice on the part of the Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03837
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03837 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03849
On 12 Aug 13, the applicant provided a response to the Letter of Counseling (LOC) he was issued as a result of not passing the contested FA. The applicant presents documentation of difficulty with the contested FA due an illness/injury but did not obtain an invalidation letter from his commander. We note the comments of AFPC/DPSIM indicating the applicant should have made the fitness assessment cell (FAC) staff aware that he had a medical condition that precluded him from passing the FA on...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03858
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/DPSIPE recommends denial stating there appears to be no error or injustice regarding the applicants HOR. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03860
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03860 COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His dismissal from the Air Force by sentence of a general court- martial be upgraded to an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) discharge. On 23 February 1991, the applicant was dismissed from the Air Force. We note the applicant states his dismissal equates to having a convicted felon...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03865
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03865 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her dismissal from the Air Force be upgraded. Pursuant to a pre-trail agreement, only so much of the sentence that provided for dismissal from the Air Force was approved. However, we believe that the applicants 30 years of continuous sobriety, her...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03869
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03869 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was given the opportunity to leave the Air Force to save his marriage. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03871
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03871 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be entitled to benefits under the Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) program for his service-connected medical conditions. According to information provided by the Air Force office of Primary Responsibility (OPR), from the DVA Regional...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03874
AFBCMR BC-2013-03874 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 18 August 2009, he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill Educational Benefits to his dependents. In accordance with Section...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03882
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03882 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be amended to reflect time served in Puerto Rico. The applicants contentions are duly noted; however, after reviewing the evidence of record, we agree with the opinion...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03886
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03886 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his dependents. 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 03896
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03896 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Purple Heart (PH). The PH Review Board has the authority (on behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF)), to determine a veteran's award of the PH. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03898
On 22 Sep 86, the discharge authority directed the applicant be discharged and furnished a General discharge. On 7 Oct 86, the applicant was furnished a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge, with a Narrative Reason for Separation of Exceeding Air Force Weight Standards, and was credited with 2 years, 5 months, and 12 days of active service. Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 3 Jun 14.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03904
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) certificate dated 15 Jun 1998, for Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. Exhibit D....
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03908
On 29 Nov 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA and failed to attain the minimum score in the cardio component. On 14 Feb 14, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) disapproved the applicants request for relief on the basis that the applicant should not have completed the contested FAs once she became injured; additionally, the applicant did not provide a commanders invalidation memorandum invalidating contested FAs. For Regular Air Force and AGR, they will enter the...