AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03916
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03916 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be paid the reenlistment bonus verbally promised him when he reenlisted on 4 November 1974 for four years. The remaining relevant facts, extracted from the applicants master personnel records, are contained in the evaluation by the Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03917
There is no evidence the applicant or his former spouse submitted a valid election to change the SBP coverage from spouse to former spouse within one year following their divorce. In this respect, we note the comments of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) indicating that while there is no evidence the applicant or his former spouse submitted a valid former spouse election within one year of their divorce, SBP premiums continued to be deducted from the applicants retired...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03921
AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPFFF recommends granting relief. The parties divorced on 2 Dec 04, and in the Agreement, incorporated in the divorce decree, the decedent agreed to pay SBP premiums currently in place for the benefit of the applicant. SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON JUL 2 2 2015 MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS (AFBCMR) SUBJECT: AFBCMR Docket Number: BC-2013-03921 I have carefully reviewed the AFBMCR application...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03924
On 14 Feb 14, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) disapproved the applicants request on the basis that she should not have completed the FA once she became ill during the test. The applicant contends that she had a medical condition (panic attacks) that unfairly precluded her from attaining a passing score on the contested fitness assessment (FA). In this respect, we note the applicant has provided medical documentation and supporting statements from both her commander and fitness...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03925
He was finally able to schedule a meeting with the, then, Chief of the Air Force Reserve, on or about 18 May 2011 to attempt to have the decision reversed. Although an AGR personnel brief dated 8 April 2009, and the applicant's AGR Review Board Worksheet for the March 2011 Board reflected that he had attained career status, this data was incorrect at the time of the AGR Review Board in question. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03933
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03933 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to his dependents. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03936
While the applicant renders a variety of arguments intended undermine the functioning of the heart rate monitors used during the contested FAs, the only real evidence he has provided in support of his assertions is a supporting statement from a colleague who says he made an independent measurement of the applicants heart rate after the end of the 5 May 13 FA. However, we do not find this statement or the applicants arguments sufficient to conclude that he is the victim of an error or...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03939
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03939 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His home of record (HOR) be changed. 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 Reserve Command office of...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03945
In the event the applicant provides the requested documents, it would be appropriate to correct the decedents records to reflect his son is permanently incapable of self-support. While the applicant has provided medical documentation regarding her son, there is no evidence from a medical provider that her son is incabable of self support. Exhibit E. Letter, Applicants Response, dated 31 Dec 13, w/atchs.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03957
However, regulation requires the issuance of a DD Form 214 based on reserve personnel ordered to active duty for a contingency operation and for reserve personnel being separated from the Air Force after having served 90 days or more of active duty for training. However, NPRC previously provided a statement of service to the Navy in 1965 showing Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve service with periods of active duty for training but no active duty. While the applicant contends his DD...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03959
According to an SAF/MRBR Action Request, dated 31 Jul 14, the applicants DD Form 214, Block 15b, Commissioned through ROTC Scholarship, will be administratively corrected to reflect Yes. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: DPSIT recommends denial of the applicants request to add the Space and Missile Intelligence Formal Training course to her DD Form 214. The Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for the DD Form 214, using the regulatory guidance for the DD Form 214 content at the time of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03960
On 25 Sep 13, AFPC/DPSIRP notified the applicant that her request to change her surname was not possible because changes to former service members records are only permitted when there is evidence the data was erroneously recorded by the Air Force. The applicant has been disqualified for continued military service due to fitness failures and had a potentially disqualifying medical condition involving her left foot; both which could result in a 2C RE code. The AFBCMR Medical Consultants...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03961
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 attached at Exhibits C and D. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends disapproval for the award of the PH Medal, indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant did not provide any documentation substantiating he received an injury...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03962
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03962 COUNSEL: NONE (DECEASED FORMER SERVICE MEMBER) HEARING DESIRED: NO (APPLICANT) APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. The service member received an overall rating of 9 on the APR rendered for the period 20 Jul 74 through 26 May 75 with a recommendation to promote. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letters prepared by the Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03968
The applicants last five FA results are as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 29 Aug 13 95.75 Excellent (Exempt from Cardio) *30 May 13 37.00 Unsatisfactory (0 Points for Cardio) 29 Nov 12 76.30 Satisfactory 5 May 12 84.90 Satisfactory 5 Jan 12 98.50 Excellent (Exempt from Cardio) * Contested FA In accordance with guidance at the time of contested FA, AFI 36-2905_AFGM5 (3 Jan 13), Attachment 1, Section 10, Paragraph b, If the medical evaluation validates the illness/injury and provides...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03970
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. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIT recommends the applicants request be approved. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 15 October 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 03972
In the Separation and Property Settlement Agreement, which was incorporated in the divorce decree, the former service member agreed the applicant would receive the former spouse annuity. There is no evidence the former service member or the applicant submitted a valid election for former spouse coverage within one year following their divorce as required by law. We took notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, based on the evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03973
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03973 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Active Duty Service Commitment (ADSC) for transfer of his Post-9/11 GI Bill Educational benefits to his dependents be corrected to 9 Apr 2018 [sic]. Post-9/11 GI Bill: Any member of the Armed Forces (active duty or Selected Reserve, officer or...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03975
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Prior to retiring from the Air Force, he was incorrectly informed that his dependents listed in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) would appear as potential Post-9/11 GI Bill beneficiaries. During the briefings, members were strongly advised to transfer at least month of benefits to all eligible dependents prior to their retirement, as dependents are ineligible to receive...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03978
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. Based on the available evidence of record, it appears the discharge was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the commander's discretionary authority. We considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, in the absence of any evidence for us to...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03982
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03982 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical condition, Psychotic Disorder/ Schizophrenia, be reevaluated as combat-related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. On 27 Dec 08, according to documentation...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03982 (2)
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03982 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical condition, Psychotic Disorder/ Schizophrenia, be reevaluated as combat-related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. On 27 Dec 08, according to documentation...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03983
Additionally, the FAC waited until 45 seconds into the assessment to tell the applicant to fix her body. She has never failed an FA before or since the contested assessment. FAC augmentee or another member paired to accomplish muscle fitness components will monitor and count the correct number of push-ups. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Mar 14.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03987
Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-03987 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, and hereby is, amended in Block 13, of the DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03988
In a letter to the applicant dated 10 December 2013, AFPC/DPSID advised him that his first avenue of relief for his request to replace the 14 January 2012 EPR with the 4 July 2011 and 16 January 2012 electronic EPRs would be through the Evaluation Report Appeals Board (ERAB). AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOE recommends the applicant's record be corrected to reflect promotion to the rank of TSgt with a Date of Rank (DOR) and Promotion Effective Date (PED) of 1 May 2013. THE BOARD RECOMMENDS...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03990
According to DD Form 2510, POW Medal Application/Information, dated 22 Jun 88; the applicant was captured on 6 Mar 44 and held a POW until 29 Apr 45. He did not provide, nor could it be located in his official personnel records, medical documentation supporting his request more contemporary with the event than 2 years and 10 months after the alleged wounding. 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.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03991
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03991 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Air Force on 13 September 2005. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04000
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04000 MEMBER:(DECEASED) COUNSEL: NONE APPLICANT: HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. DPSOR states that the member was retired in the grade of Staff Sergeant (SSgt) the grade held at the time of retirement, which complies with 10 U.S.C. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04003
In addition to being the 455th Expeditionary Operations Group (EOG) Commander, he was the A-10A flight leader and expended live ammunition in direct support of the 82nd Airborne Division and U.S. Army Special Operations units. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: DPSID recommends the request be denied and that the applicant submit for a one-time reconsideration of the CAM to USAFCENT in order to exhaust the available administrative remedies....
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04004
The Air Force Personnel Center Directorate of Assignments confirmed Boots on the Ground at Takhli Air Base, Thailand, from 26 August 1973 to 23 July 1974, for 10 months and 28 days of Foreign Service. On 17 October 2013, their office notified the applicant that his DD Form 214 correctly reflects his Foreign Service and that since specific locations are not annotated on a members DD Form 214, he can use their letter as proof of Boots on the Ground in Thailand. We took notice of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04007
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04007 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her service dates be adjusted to remove her break in service. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Officers with a regular commission cannot be gained into the United States Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04009
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04009 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her date of discharge on her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed to 28 Feb 91. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Her DD Form 214 reflects a discharge date of 31 May 88, but her Honorable discharge certificate from the Air National Guard reflects the correct date of 28 Feb 91. The...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04013
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04013 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. Based on the available evidence of record, it appears the discharge was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and within the commander's...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04017
The MilConnect website has been active since 1 August 2009 and thousands of DoD members were approved for TEB between that date and the applicants retirement date. In view of this and noting the applicant did take affirmative action to transfer his educational benefits, we find a sufficient basis to conclude that he has been the victim of an injustice and therefore, recommend the records be corrected as indicated below. ________________________________________________________________ THE...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04024
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04024 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her Home of Record (HOR) be changed from 570 Ingman Court Marina, Monterey, California 93933 to 4021 Whittington Drive, Orlando, Florida 32817. The remaining relevant facts, extracted from the applicants military service records, are contained in...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04029 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. The board recommended discharge due to unsuitability. The applicant was discharged on 18 May 1951.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04030
The applicant believes the Board should find it in the interest of justice to consider his untimely application because factual information about cross-dressing did not exist at the time of his discharge. On 13 September 1963, he was notified by his commander that he was recommending he be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFR 39-16, Discharge for Unsuitability. The applicant did not file within three years after the alleged error or injustice was discovered as required...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04033
AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPFFF recommends approval, indicating there is no record that the required notice for spouses to concur in the SBP election was sent to the applicant. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant disagrees with the recommendation that SBP entitlement is contingent upon recovering the premiums her deceased husband would have paid, had he made the elections at the time of his retirement. Exhibit E. Letter, Congressman, dated 10 Jun 14, w/atchs.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04034
On 14 Feb 14, the applicants request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB). 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. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Feb 14.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04035 (2)
In a letter dated 22 Oct 13, the demotion authority reinstated his grade to SSgt with his original Date of Rank (DOR) of 9 Jan 13. As such, if the applicant wants to make a request to remove the referral EPRs, he must first exhaust all available avenues of administrative relief provided by existing law or regulations, such as the Evaluation Report Appeals Board (ERAB) prior to seeking relief before this Board, as required by the governing Air Force Instruction. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04037
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04037 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT REQUESTS: His mandatory separation date (MSD) be adjusted to account for the time he was discharged from the Air Force and unable to serve in the Air Force Reserve. If his service to the military had been continuous during this entire period he would agree that...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04038
A two-month follow up was recommended. On 8 Jul 13, the applicants medical provider performed an evaluation and records review to determine if there were medical conditions that precluded the applicant from achieving a passing score on the contested FAs. We took notice of the applicants 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 (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04039
________________________________________________________________ THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/A1PP recommends approval of the applicant's request to have her retired grade adjusted to MSgt rather than TSgt. There was no evidence of misconduct in the 3 years, 8 months the applicant held the higher grade of MSgt, and her demotion to the grade of TSgt was voluntary based on her reassignment to a lower graded position. The complete SAFPC evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04040
________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDE recommends denial noting the applicant has not exhausted all available avenues of administrative relief. The Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) is the highest level of administrative appeal within the Department of the Air Force. The Air Force Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) has reviewed this application and noted the applicant has not filed an appeal through...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04042
On 11 Apr 13, the applicants medical provider performed an evaluation and records review to determine if there were medical conditions that precluded the applicant from achieving a passing score on the following FAs: 23 May 11, 23 Feb 12, 3 Jul 12, 20 Dec 12, and 20 Mar 13. While the applicant contends that he had a medical condition which precluded successful completion of the 3 Jul 12 FA, he did not provide specific physical limitations by a medical provider or a commander's invalidation...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04045
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04045 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. On 11 July 2011, the applicant submitted a request to the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) for an upgrade to his discharge. Notwithstanding the above, sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice to warrant changing his narrative reason for...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04052
He be credited with the time remaining to secure 20 years of active duty service and a Regular Air Force retirement, or he be recalled to active duty status to allow him to receive a Regular Air Force retirement. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Counsel notes that the applicant concurs with the recommendation to grant the requested relief and reaffirms the appropriate relief is to grant the applicant constructive service credit from the date of removal from active duty to the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04054
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04054 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her reentry code of 4J (entered into Phase I of the Air Force Weight Program, or the unit commander has declared the airman ineligible to reenlist for a period of Phase II or probation) on her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04055
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04055 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Home of Record (HOR) be changed from Jena, Louisiana to New Hope, Alabama. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He lived in Alabama at the time he enlisted. He reenlisted in the Regular Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04057
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibilities (OPRs) which are included at Exhibits C, D, E and F. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: USAF/A3O-AIF recommends denial of the applicants request for the award of the Aeronautical Badge because she did not have at least 36 months of operational flying to be permanently awarded the Aircrew Member Badge. In accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-3203,...