AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00513
On 15 Jul 90, the applicants commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for unsatisfactory performance. The reasons for the action were that his multiple failures to meet the weight standards prescribed in the Weight Management Program, for which he received three Letters of Reprimand, Unfavorable Information File (UIF) entries, placement on the control roster, and demotion to airman first class. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00527
The 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: AFLOA/JAJM recommends denial. The complete DPSOE evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00534
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: There is no record of his service in Vietnam. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 8 Mar 13, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00538
The commander at the time of this nonjudicial punishment action had the best opportunity to evaluate all the evidence in this case. The punishment was severe for the offense of failure to maintain accountability of the fund cites that amounted to $2,086.47. The punishment she received would have been warranted had the unaccounted amount resulting from her failing to account for the fund cites amounted to $32,636.07.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00540
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00540 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessment (FA) scores, dated 16 Jun 10, 23 Sep 10, 17 Dec 10, 25 Mar 11, 3 Jul 12, and 1 Oct 12, be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). The applicant completed 36 sit-ups; however, the passing minimum score for...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00542
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00542 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependent. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was advised by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) to request Transfer of...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00547
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/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for the VSM, indicating the applicant was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for his service in Vietnam. The ribbon was authorized to be awarded to Air Force and Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00549
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00549 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be entitled to Medical Continuation (MEDCON) orders from 9 Aug 11 to 17 Jan 12 with full pay and benefits. On 8 Sep 11, the new LOD was completed and the applicant would have been eligible at that time provided a treatment plan was...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00551
________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial, indicating that after a thorough review of the applicants official military personnel record and documentation provided, they were unable to substantiate the applicants request for foreign service time in Vietnam. While the applicant contends that he had occasion to deploy to the Republic of Vietnam during his service, there is no direct evidence in his comprehensive...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00552
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-00552 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 he was not released from active duty on 31 December 2012,...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00553
________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 30 Sep 04, the applicant was transferred to the Air Reserve Personnel Center. 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/DPSIT recommends denial. We took notice of the applicants...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00556
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00556 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be reimbursed the cost of self-procured tickets for herself and two dependents for travel to her permanent change of station (PCS) assignment to Kenya via approved circuitous travel with a stopover, for leave en route, in London. A1PA states that...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00557
He was not aware of the possibility of being medically retired because he had been through a Fast-Track Medical Evaluation Board (MEB). The applicant has provided no evidence which would lead us to believe that at the time of his separation, a physical condition existed that was determined by competent medical authority to be a physical disability which specifically rendered him unfit for continued military service. _______________________________________________________________ THE...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00558
If his son were to receive SBP benefits due to the applicant passing away, his son would lose all his Federal and state benefits because he would then fail the income tests which are predicates to these entitlements. Title 10 USC § 1447 (11), states an eligible child is a person who is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity existing before the persons eighteenth birthday The Social Security Administration (SSA) and other Federal and state benefits for the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00561
On 15 Nov 13, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) disapproved the applicants request to remove his FA dated 13 Dec 12. ________________________________________________________________ _ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Dec 13.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00566
________________________________________________________________ _ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: DPFFF recommends the former service members record be corrected to show he elected spouse only SBP coverage based on full retired pay effective 31 January 1973. Since it appears the applicant has not provided the requested information, the Board must deny the applicants request at this time. ________________________________________________________________ _ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00575
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/DPSID recommends denial. After a thorough review of the available evidence and applicants complete submission, we find no evidence that his records should be corrected to show he was awarded the BSM. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00580
Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-00580 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 29 April 2010, he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill Educational Benefits to his...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00586
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She was not aware of the program to perform and report public and community service to receive credit toward her retired pay at age 62. Section 4464 of the FY93 NDAA allowed eligible members retired under TERA to perform public and community service following retirement and receive credit for this service to be used to recompute military retired pay, and where applicable, the Survivor Benefit Plan...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00591
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She retired in Apr 08, and had the time needed to transfer her Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to her son. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00597
Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-00597 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 he was awarded the Air and Space Campaign Medal (ASCM). Director Air Force Review Boards Agency
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00600
He also notified the applicant that he was recommending he receive an UOTHC discharge instead of a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. Based on the available evidence of record, it appears the applicants Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) discharge for misconduct was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and within the discharge authoritys discretion. In the interest of justice, we considered upgrading the discharge based on...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00608
AFBCMR BC-2013-00608 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt their 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 of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00610
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal statement, copies of letters from his medical care providers and SF Forms 600, Chronological Record of Medical Care. We note in a memorandum dated 21 Nov 13, the applicants group commander restored the applicants grade to TSgt based on additional medical evidence that was not provided at the time. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00615
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00615 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Legion of Merit (LOM). Had this award nomination been processed in a timely manner and sent to the Air Force Decorations Board - it would have been approved. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 9 October 2013.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00617
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00617 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 17 Jan 2013 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). We note the Air Force office of primary responsibility recommends denial stating there is no evidence that his unit commander...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00621
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge, to include the service characterization, was appropriately...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00623
There is no injustice but he is requesting the error be corrected. ________________________________________________________________ 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 considered with this application. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00625
On 14 Jan 09, the FPEB concurred with the findings of the IPEB; however, they recommended the applicant be discharged with severance pay with a compensable disability rating of 20 percent. Further, it must be noted the USAF disability boards must rate disabilities based on the member's condition at the time of evaluation; in essence a snapshot of their condition at that time. The complete DPFD evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00637
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00637 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be entitled to Medical Continuation (MEDCON) orders starting on 20 Sep 12 vice 10 Oct 12, based on his injury he sustained In the Line of Duty (INLOD). ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00641
With the help of his attorney, he prepared all the necessary documentation to properly claim the SBP entitlement and submitted this information to DFAS. Additional relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force. Her father enrolled in the SBP and subsequently elected maximum spouse and child coverage during an SBP open enrollment, and had a Helpless Child. Her mother predeceased her father by approximately...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00642
AFBCMR BC-2013-00642 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-2013-00643
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: AFRC/DPSOR recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. On 16 Feb 12, the applicant initiated a request for retirement. The demotion action following his second alcohol-related offense was warranted and he...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00645
________________________________________________________________ _ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 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 submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 March 2013. Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 23 May 2013.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00650
The Purple Heart Review Board has the authority, on behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force, to determine a veterans eligibility for award of the PH based on the policy and criteria in use at the time of the veterans injury. On 23 Sep 2013, the Purple Heart Review Board disapproved the applicants request as the deceased member signed a sworn affidavit in 1945 that there were no wounds received while a POW. ________________________________________________________________ The following...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00653
________________________________________________________________ THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial, stating, in part, that based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge to include the character of service was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFLOA/JAJM recommends approval,...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00654
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00654 COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His record of service in the Air Force was honorable. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00655
By letter dated 28 Jan 13, the applicants commander states that due to an administrative oversight the applicant signed a three year reenlistment contract; however, he should have been given the opportunity extend his enlistment for six years. Until such time as he has exhausted all available administrative remedies, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief requested. Exhibit C. Letter, NGB/A1PP, dated 21 Mar 13.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00657
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00657 COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her Reentry (RE) code of 2X, which denotes "1st term, 2nd term or career airman considered but not selected for reenlistment under the selective reenlistment program (SRP)," be changed to 3K, which denotes Reserved for Use by AFPC or AFBCMR, to...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00659
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00659 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to Honorable. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00666
Members of the Board considered this application on 3 December 2013. Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, AFPC/DPSIM, dtd 18 September 2013 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-00666 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00667
He also provided a letter from his commander, dated 27 Dec 13, stating upon reviewing the applicants records and the memorandum from the doctor, he supports the applicants request to have the contested FA invalidated (Exhibit E). While the majority notes the applicant has obtained a supporting statement from his commander in response to the Air Force advisory opinion, we do not find this statement sufficient to conclude that his fitness assessment (FA) results should have been invalidated...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00672
They note that the record should be corrected to show that, effective 30 Nov 76, the decedent elected spouse only SBP coverage based on full retired pay. In this case, as in all Barber cases, the facts are essentially the same: there is no record the required notice was sent to the applicant and the applicant has provided a sworn statement that she did not receive notification that the decedent had declined SBP coverage. ________________________________________________________________ THE...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00677
ANG Instruction (ANGI) 36-2002, Enlistment and Reenlistment in the Air National Guard and as a Reserve of the Air Force, states in cases of contractual errors, the Force Support Squadron (FSS) will process a case file to the National Guard Bureau (NGB) outlining the facts of the situation, along with the individual airmans desire, the commanders recommendation and the FSS comments and recommendation; and that the airman may petition the Board if they do not agree with the final decision. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00680
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00680 XXXXXXX XXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be credited with enough retirement points to qualify for Reserve retired pay at age 60. ________________________________________________________________ THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: ARPC/DPTT recommends denial, stating, in part, that...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00681
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his Fitness Score Sheet, AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Members Qualification Status and a memorandum from his unit PTL. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that the AC component of his FA dated 17 Dec 2012, be amended to reflect exempt in the AFFMS. Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00684
The AF Form 1168 did not list all the charges preferred against her and her Article 31 rights were violated which is reason to question the entire investigation. The form on which the applicant acknowledged and waived her Article 31 rights only indicates she was suspected of a false official statement; however, TSgt P. provided a memorandum for record stating she did orally tell the applicant of each allegation and there is additional evidence supporting the applicants guilt besides her...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00685
On 3 Aug 10, the Vice Chief of Joint Staff signed an order amending the applicants separation from the ANG and transfer to the Air Force Reserve to reflect his discharge from the WYANG and as a Reserve of the Air Force effective 10 Oct 10, under the provisions of AFI 36-3209, para 2.25.2, ANG Unique Separations. In addition, no one had the authority to discharge the applicant from the Reserve of the Air Force (See SAF/IG Report at Exhibit B). According to AFI 36-3209, the authority to...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00689
The AFLSA is awarded to all members of the United States Air Force who complete four years of honorable active or Reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces. As a matter of information, we would like to point that a DD Form 214 captures a members active duty service and a DD Form 256 captures a members total service active duty time and Reserve obligation. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 13 May 2013.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00705
Therefore, according to the Air Force directives at the time, he is ineligible for the increase in retirement pay. 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 the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. Although we find his heroic actions laudable, we see no evidence...