AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00320
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00320 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records reflect time served in Vietnam and that he receive a certificate reflecting his performance of combat support in Vietnam. The DPAPP complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. USAF/A30-A1F recommends the applicant use the attached Individual...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00322
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00322 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 21 Dec 1971, the applicant was discharged with service characterized as general (under honorable conditions). Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 20 Sep 13, w/atch.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00326
The Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) upgraded his discharge to general (under honorable conditions). On 23 Sep 1975, the applicant submitted a request to the AFDRB for an upgrade to his discharge. On 15 Dec 1975, the applicant was notified that the AFDRB considered his application and concluded the character of his discharge be changed to general (under honorable conditions).
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00330
An unsatisfactory is a composite score less than 75 and/or one or more component minimums are not met. 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 C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, indicating the applicant failed to demonstrate a clear error or injustice. We took notice of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00332
The complete BCMR Medical Consultants evaluation is at Exhibit F. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANTS REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In a letter dated 7 January 2014, the applicant states that the BCMR Medical Consultant references his aeronautical achievements as one cause for his disapproval but he asks the Board to consider the environment that he flew in. The BCMR Medical Consultant references his Jan 2001 Aeromedical summary stating...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00339
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00339 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) to his dependents effective 22 July 2011. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicants military records, are...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00344
In support of his request, the applicant provides his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and bachelors degree. The RE code 4E applied to the applicant while on active duty and was appropriate at the time of his separation. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00348
No action has been taken to correct the date of his MEDCON orders. ________________________________________________________________ _ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The relevant facts pertaining to this application is contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force, which is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ _ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPFA recommends approval due to administrative delays. After reviewing the evidence of...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00350
After a thorough review of the applicant's limited official MPR, DPSID is unable to verify award of the PH. Without said documentation, DPSID is unable to submit the applicant's request to the PH Review Board. Although the applicant contends that he should be awarded the PH due to shrapnel wounds to his right leg, the documentation he provides is not sufficient to substantiate that his injury was the direct result of enemy action or incurred while in action against the enemy.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00356
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00356 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of 2X (First-term, second term or career airman considered but not selected for reenlistment under the Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP)) be changed to a code that would allow him to reenlist. In support of the applicants...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00358
The ribbon was awarded to Air Force and Air Force Reserve members credited with completion of an overseas tour on or after 1 Sep 1980. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for award of the Cold War Medal. DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for award of the Air Force Recruiting Ribbon.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00361
With regard to the applicants attempt to change his SBP election to a reduced level of coverage after his retirement date; item R(1) of the SBP Report of Individual Person (RIP) clearly states the DD Form 2656, Data for Payment of Retired Personnel, must be completed and provided to the SBP Counselor prior to his retirement date. The applicant's signature in Section XI, Item 30a, of the DD Form 2656 also indicates acknowledgment he received counseling that he could terminate SBP...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00363
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The proper office did not receive his DD Form 2656-1, SBP Election Statement for Former Spouse Coverage, in the time allotted. _______________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPFFF recommends approval. There is no evidence of Air Force error in this case; however, in the interest of justice, DPFFF recommends the applicants record be corrected to show he...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00367
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force, which are attached at Exhibits C through F. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFLOA/JAJM recommends denial of the applicants request to remove the contested Article 15 indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. A complete copy of the AFLOA/JAJM evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSID...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00371
The DPAPP complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states that the orders he provided reflect that he was relieved from assignment with the 2054th Communications Squadron and assigned to the 1964th Communications Group, APO 143, Saigon, Vietnam. On 22 December 1964, he departed Tan Son Nhut for Thailand after serving approximately nine days in Vietnam. Exhibit B....
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00377
In the applicant's DD Form 149, he also indicated he had ankle pain when completing the sit-up component of the 31 August 2012 FA. Unfortunately, neither profile exempts him from the sit-up component. ________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00381
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00381 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be amended to include award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). Upon final board decision, administrative correction of the applicants official military personnel record...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00384
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00384 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation be changed from Miscellaneous/General Reasons to Reduction in Force (RIF). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00386
Service members enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill Program are able to transfer unused educational benefits to their dependent spouse or children. A complete copy of the DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00390
DPSIM states that in accordance with AFI 36-2905, Air Force Fitness Program, paragraph 10, "If an Airman becomes injured or ill during the FA and is unable to complete all required components, he/she will have the option of being evaluated at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) but his/her test will still count unless rendered invalid by the Unit Commander." The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B. The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00391
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She was unjustly manipulated into signing divorce papers just prior to her husbands death by her ex-husbands son-in-law to deny her his SBP benefits. Upon retirement, he elected spouse only SBP coverage for his wife at that time. The law is very specific in that legal documentation must be provided that reflects the member agreed, or the court ordered, the member to establish former spouse coverage.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00397
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00397 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her Line of Duty (LOD) Determination documents be placed in her medical records in order for the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) process to continue. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00401
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00401 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 8 January 2013, be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the OPR's recommendation to deny the request, we find the medical...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00412
He regrets everything he did while in the Air Force. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we find no evidence of an error or injustice that occurred during the discharge process. The applicant has provided no evidence which would lead us to believe the characterization of the service was contrary to the provisions of the governing regulation, unduly harsh, or disproportionate to the offenses committed.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00415
AFBCMR BC-2013-00415 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-2013-00416
________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The 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. Public Law (PL) 99-145 allows for a participant, with suspended spouse coverage, to elect not to resume coverage for a subsequently acquired spouse. The SBP premiums were suspended in Jul 93.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00417
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00417 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The nonjudicial punishment (NJP) action he received on 30 Sep 10, under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) be set aside and removed from his record. The applicant alleges that he was punished harsher than others who committed the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00423
His PCS order was issued on 10 August 2012. When he attempted to file his paperwork with the TMO he was told that he was not entitled, as the shipment was made prior to issuance of the PCS order. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that competent authority issued a Letter-in-Lieu of order dated 20 July 2012, and the applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00424
The Article 15 punishment included a demotion to the grade of airman first class (E-3) with a date of rank of 11 October 2007. His correct RE code is 4E in accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-2601, Reenlistment in the United States Air Force. Every other member of the Air Force that does not meet the appropriate grade for their time in service separates with a 4E or 4D RE code depending on their rank.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00425
________________________________________________________________ THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPFFF recommends approval, stating, in part, there is no evidence of Air Force error; however, to preclude an injustice, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's record to show he elected former spouse coverage based on full retired pay effective 25 Jan 07, naming the former spouse as the eligible beneficiary. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C). ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00429
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00429 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge from the Air National Guard be changed to a medical retirement. Although the applicant claims he presented medical documentation and treatment records to his unit, we note that other than his...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00430
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-00430 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, we recommend that: The pertinent military records...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00435
It took two months before he received his orders for reassignment. While the applicant is requesting his records be corrected to reflect that he served in Vietnam, a thorough review of his records already indicates such service. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicants complete submission, we are also unable to determine with any certainty when the applicant served in Vietnam.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00455
The failed FA is an injustice as she is currently pending medical care for a chronic hip condition. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant responded stating that she has a chronic health condition that affected her ability to pass the FA. Her squadron commander issued her a Letter of Counseling (LOC) but then dropped it as a result of her medical condition.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00458
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00458 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her record be corrected to reflect 52 retirement points for the year 6 Sep 11 - 5 Sep 12 and satisfactory service for the Retirement Year Ending (RYE) 17 Aug 12. DPTS states that the initial audit, prior service record capture, and resulting R/R...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00459
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his WD AGO Form 53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation- Honorable Discharge. Award of the AOM Germany authorizes a service member the AOM with Germany Clasp. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2013-00459 in Executive Session on 29 Oct 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00475
The Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGM) 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. The evidence of record reflects that the applicant was not capable of meeting Air Force standards, as such, we find no basis to recommend award of the AFGCM. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00478
Her DD Form 214 reflects her entitlement to the National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Training Ribbon, and the AFOR-Long Tour (AFOR-LT). ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOE recommends denial of the applicants request to change her rank and pay grade reflected on her DD Form 214. The ribbon was authorized to be awarded to Air Force and Air Force Reserve members credited with completion of an overseas tour on or after 1 Sep 80.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00479
The regulation further states if the member cannot obtain the retainability, they are required to submit a Reserve Service Commitment letter or a Promotion Retainability Waiver Request to facilitate the promotion. The applicant alleges that delays in processes as well as ARPC and another unit not following the mandatory instruction AFRCI 36-2106 caused his promotion to chief master sergeant be withheld. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00480
________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His total Air Force service was honorable as was his character and behavior. DPSOR states based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records the discharge to include the applicants narrative reason for separation was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. The DPSID complete...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00483
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00483 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment contract and AF Form 1089, Leave Settlement Option be amended to allow him the opportunity to sell back 30 days of accrued leave. In Jul 12, the Kadena MPF changed the date of his reenlistment contract to reflect 14 Sep 11 (his...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00485
The medical unit had no records of the applicant since he retired and his records were sent to the Medical Record Repository. §12302 orders at the time of injury. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that for the period 16 Jun 05 to 30 Jul 05, he was placed on active duty, for the purposes of medical continuation in accordance...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00490
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00490 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be allowed to transfer her Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to her dependents. DPSIT states the applicant retired effective 31 Mar 09 (sic). While it is unfortunate that she was retired six months short of attaining eligibility to transfer...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00491
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. If an AF Form 422 is required, an additional seven days will be allowed for the AF Form 422 to be generated and provided. 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 C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, indicating...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00493
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-00493 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: X Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, we recommend that: The pertinent military records...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00498
The base legal office reviewed the case and found it legally sufficient to support separation and recommended the applicants request for discharge be approved and that she receive an UOTHC discharge without probation and rehabilitation. On 25 Apr 83, the discharge authority approved the applicants request for discharge and on 6 May 83, she was discharged under the provisions of AFR 39-10, Administrative Separation of Airmen, Chapter 4, Request for Discharge in Lieu of Trial...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00502
If a member fails to make an election before then, SBP coverage for that person or another person of that category may be elected only if Congress authorizes an open enrollment period. Providing this applicant additional time to elect SBP coverage would be inequitable to other retirees in similar situations and is not justified by the facts. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00503
In further support of his request, the applicant also provides a statement from his wife who asserts that he has more integrity than anyone she knows. 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 discretionary authority. In the interest of justice, we considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, we do not find the evidence presented is sufficient...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00508
AFBCMR BC-2013-00508 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: XXXXXXXXXX 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00510
Furthermore, in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction 1332.38, Physical Disability Evaluation, paragraph E3.P3.3.3, Adequate Performance until Referral, If the evidence establishes that the Service member adequately performed his or her duties until the time the Service member was referred for physical evaluation, the member may be considered fit for duty even though medical evidence indicates questionable physical ability to continue to perform duty. The Medical Advisor states...