AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02111
Three (3) Distinguished Unit Citations (Presidential Unit w/2OLC) Leaf (PUC with two Clusters) Citation Oak (Administratively corrected) _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His brother should receive these awards for his participation in the Battles of Luzon and Corregidor. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denying the applicant’s request for the award of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02143
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02143 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to transfer his Post 9/11 Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) benefits to his children. __________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02163
DPAPP states that after a thorough review of the applicant’s military service records, they found no evidence to substantiate the applicant served any Foreign Service in Vietnam. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02168
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 19 Jun 12 for review and comment within 30 days. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02170
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02170 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He receive credit for all or some of the period served in Inactive Status List Reserve Section (ISLRS) to adjust his Total Federal Commissioned Service Date (TFCSD) and Mandatory Separation Date (MSD). The AFBCMR Legal Advisor recommends the Board...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02176
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02176 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: YES IN THE MATTER OF: __________________________ _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to undergo a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and disability processing for a history of recurrent cerebral vascular accidents. He suffered a stroke while on active duty on or about 7 September 2010. SG states that...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02217
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02217 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES IN THE MATTER OF: ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His disability rating be changed from 0 to 30 percent and retired by reason of physical disability. The Board also noted the applicant had no rash whatsoever at that time. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02221
His Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) with the close-out date of 19 August 2009 be voided and removed from his records. He believes that his EPR was used to cancel his assignment and therefore, it should be voided and removed from his records. With regard to assignment been may have 5 the applicant’s placement onto the Control Roster, as a result of the commander directed inquiry which revealed the applicant’s unprofessional relationship, the commander issued an LOR with control roster action.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02242
The remaining relevant facts, extracted from the applicant’s military service record, are contained in the evaluation provided by the Air Force office of primary responsibility at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. Members must be tested by the last day of the month, 12 calendar months following the previous test. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02265
The applicant was also provided an advisory (Exhibit C) prepared by SAF/GCM on similar cases considered by the Board. The Board has been advised that it can consider cases involving potential claims by more than one spouse or former spouse if there is evidence that the member or former spouse timely notified the Government within one year after the divorce was final, or if there are extraordinary circumstances that would justify correction of the record. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02266
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON, DC Office of the Assistant Secretary Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air AFBCMR BC-2012-02266 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02277
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit B. The applicant’s contentions are duly noted; 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02281
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denying the applicant’s request for the award of the BSM w/1OLC, DFC, AM, PUC w/2OLCs, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Philippine Liberation Ribbon. To grant the member award of the Combat Infantry Badge and the associated BSM w/1OLC would be contrary to the agreement between the Department of the Army and Department of the Air Force established by the Joint Army and Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02282
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON, DC Office of the Assistant Secretary The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air AFBCMR BC-2012-02282 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02306
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02306 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. We find no evidence of error or injustice in the available records and without evidence to support the applicant's appeal; we find no basis upon which to favorably consider...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02317
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Her promotion record was not complete at the time of the CY11A Lt Col CSB which prevented the promotion board from making a proper determination on her qualifications/competitiveness for promotion. Her Officer Performance Report (OPR) closing 1 May 2011 was not filed in her Officer Selection Record (OSR) for the original CY11A Lt Col CSB. The non-selection received by the CY11A Lt Col CSB SSB was...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02323
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON, DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2012-02323 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: 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 former member’s records be corrected to show that: APPLICANT, be corrected to show that: The pertinent military records...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02325
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02325 COUNSEL: NONE IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 24 April 2012 be removed from his records. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 30 August 2012, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02332
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02332 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be paid the final installment of his Special Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) that would have been paid to him upon medically retiring from the Air Force due to a disability he incurred during a combat zone deployment. DFAS-IN states the separation code used at the time did not authorize payment of the applicant’s...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02351
Office of the Assistant Secretary DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON, DC DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02351 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His back injury be changed from non-combat to combat-related, so he may qualify for monetary benefits authorized under the Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) program. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02383
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02383 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: __________________ _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam. In this respect, we note there was no entry on the DD Form 214, issued at the time of his 1973...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02389
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 1 October 2012, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit C). However, the FA test dated 16 February 2011, the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence that the assessment was unjust. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 October 2012.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02390
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON, DC Office of the Assistant Secretary Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the AFBCMR BC-2012-02390 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02407
He believes his commitment should be based on his Statement of Understanding (SOU) and the RSC on file. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 22 August 2012, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02411
The services failed to inform its members who were approaching retirement of the requirement to be on active duty on the 1 Aug 09 effective date of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to be eligible to transfer benefits. ________________________________________________________________ 2 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02413
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY – PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 2 APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: He asserts that he traveled to various locations in Korea, Vietnam and Japan. Should the applicant provide documentation that establishes he served in Vietnam or Japan, we would be willing to reconsider his request. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02432
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 19 Jun 12 for review and comment within 30 days. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02433-2
While the letter provided in support of his request is noted, we do not find it sufficiently persuasive to warrant the requested relief. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02439
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02439 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES IN THE MATTER OF: ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependent. A service member is considered retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve Service.” Per the eligible service...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02442
AFBCMR BC-2012-02442 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: 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: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02464
In accordance with Department of Defense Manual (DoDM) 1348.33, the VSM is awarded to all members of the United States Armed Forces serving at any time between 4 July 1965 and 28 March 1973, in the AOE. After a thorough review of the applicant’s military service record, they found the applicant was not designated as an aircrew member and did not serve in the AOE for the required period of 60 non-consecutive days to be authorized for award of the VSM. We took notice of the applicant's...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02471
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denying the applicant’s request to change his separation. Had the Air Force known of this condition at the time of his enlistment, the applicant would not have been allowed entry into the military. The applicant’s discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the discharge authority.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02475
The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit B. He has never done any of the actions he was accused of by the three airmen. Moreover, he has not provided substantial evidence that but for the Article 15 he would have been selected for reenlistment.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02476
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit B. Although the applicant states that he has accumulated over 1,200 USN flight hours, his logbook reflects a total of 1146.8 hours of accumulated pilot time. In view of the above, we find the applicant has provided substantial evidence to warrant partially correcting the record to add his USN pilot time to ARMS.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02477
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02477 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Home of Record reflect Beckley, WV, rather than Surfside, SC. DPSIPE states the applicant’s records reflect Surfside, SC, as the HOR at which he lived prior to entering the Air Force enlisted ranks. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 July 2012.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02479
CV states that while the applicant met the DOR criteria for the Fiscal Year 2008 Reserve of the Air Force Captain Promotion Procedure held on 1 May 2007, she was on active duty on the adjourning date and not a Reserve asset. Therefore, she was not eligible to be considered by this Reserve promotion board. 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-2012-02486
If the member fails to elect SBP coverage for an eligible beneficiary within the time prescribed by law, coverage may be provided only in the event Congress authorizes open enrollment. He failed to submit a valid request to elect SBP coverage on the applicant’s behalf within the time prescribed by law. It is the member’s right and responsibility to elect SBP coverage for a spouse acquired after retirement.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02487
DFAS records reflect the applicant did not report the divorce until 22 February 2010, but at that time, the spouse’s portion of SBP coverage was retroactively suspended. On 2 August 2010, the applicant notified DFAS that he had a new child, but when he remarried on 23 September 2010, there was no evidence he properly terminated spouse coverage within the first year of their marriage. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02503
DPSID states they were able to verify the applicant served on a TDY to Vietnam from 22 Apr 70 to 23 Apr 70; however, this is the extent of any TDY in which the applicant served in the AOE. DPSID states based on a review of the applicant’s official military record and provided documentation; he does not meet the criteria for award of the VSM as he did not serve for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days in the AOE. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02505
Records reveal he was released from active duty on 16 July 1965 and transferred to the Air Force Reserve to complete his military service obligation that expired on 25 July 1967. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 2 The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02521
Any member of the Armed Forces, active duty, or Selected Reserve, officer or enlisted, on or after 1 August 2009, who is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, had at least 6 years of service on the date of election may transfer unused Post-9/11 education benefits to their dependents. Service Secretary’s were required, as of 22 June 2009, to provide and document counseling regarding these benefits. The applicant retired on 1 February 2008, the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Educational...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02534
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2012-02534 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 1 October 2010, be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. While the applicant contends that the sit- up portion of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02540
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON, DC Office of the Assistant Secretary Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air AFBCMR BC-2012-02540 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: 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 former member’s records be...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02565
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02565 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Air Force Combat Action Medal (AFCAM). AFPC/DPSID was able to verify the applicant’s entitlement to three Bronze Service Stars (3/BSS) to his previously awarded Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) for his service during the period 24 May 63...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02568
A set aside of an Article 15 is the removal of the punishment from the record and the restoration of the service members rights, privileges, pay or property affected by the punishment. The applicant alleges injustice in that the commander failed to accept his excuse for his failure to replace a damaged tire on an aircraft he was responsible for recovering. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02586
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02586 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO a. Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). To be eligible, a service member must have served temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days. _________________________________________________________________ Panel Chair Member Member The following members of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02592
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2012-02592 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: _____________________ _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessments (FAs), dated 9 August 2011 and 7 June 2012, be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. We also find no...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02624
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02624 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to honorable. Neither the findings nor sentence were challenged after trial or on appeal, and both were found to be correct in law and fact by the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals, and the result of...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02646
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02646 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, block 28, Narrative Reason for Separation be changed from “Voluntary Retirement: Sufficient for Retirement” to “High Year of Tenure...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02663
The PUC was presented to his unit for participation in the missile crisis. _______________________________________________________________ office Force of of the Air 2 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 relevant evidence not...