AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00944
The decision of the Selective Retention Review Board (SRRB) to non-retain him was in reprisal for his efforts to correct his civilian personnel records to reflect he was in the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) instead of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). In this case, the state of Michigan followed the appropriate procedural and program requirements during the selective retention process of the applicant. The stated basis of the Boards decision to non-retain the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00946
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00946 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her records be corrected to reflect award of the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation (RKPUC), the Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM), and the Presidential Unit Citation with Valor (PUC w/Valor). The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00955
AFBCMR BC-2013-00955 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-2013-00961
She made several inquiries in regards to the decedents elected survivor benefits, only to be told each time that she was not eligible due to his type of retirement. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: ARPC/DPTT recommends denial, indicating the decedent was...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00970
On 9 Nov 2011, the applicant was notified by his commander that he was not recommending him for reenlistment in the Air Force. Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the applicants discharge to include his separation code was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. The applicant was separated under the Fiscal Year 2012 Enlisted DOS Rollback Program....
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00978
Since 38 U.S.C., Chapter 33, § 3319 (f) (1) states that an individual may transfer such entitlement only while serving as a member of the armed forces when the transfer is executed, they recommend denial. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant's submission, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) that since the applicant retired prior to the implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill education program...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00979
AFBCMR BC-2013-00979 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 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, be corrected to show that she was awarded an additional 13 non-paid inactive duty training points for Retention/Retirement Year Ending 13...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00984
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00984 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor. After a thorough review of the applicants master personnel record, they were able to verify award of the Presidential Unit Citation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00987
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicants military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit B. The DPSIT complete evaluation is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ _ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 16 April 2012, he elected to...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00990
The evidence supports that both Delusional Disorder and PTSD were present, unfitting and compensable at the time the applicant was placed on the TDRL. The Air Force disability boards must rate disabilities based on the member's condition at the time of evaluation. The complete Medical Consultants evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Regarding the diagnosis of PTSD, counsel states that no...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00996
MEDCON managed by SGHI and through CMAS does not provide orders for ADOS tours. The complete SGHI evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 5 Aug 13 for review and comment within 30 days. Exhibit C. Letter, AFMOA/SGHI, dated 8 Jul 13.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-00998
In addition, the Air Force Instruction (AFI) stated that an officer transferring into the Air Force should not be given a DOR that subjects them to a promotion board within one year of the transfer or without a completed officer performance report (OPR) on file. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) which is included at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01006
In accordance with ANGI 36-2002, Enlistment and Reenlistment in the Air National Guard and as a Reserve of the Air Force, Table 1.5, Rule 2 "prior service members will enlist for 3 or 6 years." As noted on the DD Form 4/2 when enlisting in the COANG, the applicant signed a 4 year, 6 months, 10 days military service contract. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01007
_______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The VSM, VCM, and his service time in the Republic of Vietnam are not reflected in his records. The amount of Foreign Service time reflected on his DD Form 214 is correct, therefore, a correction is not needed. The Board notes the Air Force office of primary responsibility confirms the applicant was TDY to the Republic of Vietnam.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01009
The applicant received an AF Form 469 from his primary medical care provider stating he had a medical condition preventing him from passing the cardio component of the FA effective 18 Nov 2011. Therefore, the applicant should not have been required to complete the cardio portion of the FA. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Oct 2013.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01015
________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Nov 13.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01017
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01017 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her former spouses records be changed to reflect their marriage date as 31 May 73, rather than 29 Sep 73, so that she would be eligible for TRICARE benefits under the 20/20/20 marriage rule. The applicant received benefits based on an error in...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01018
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01018 COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO __________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. On 24 Nov 2008, she was discharged from the Air Force, with service characterized as general (under honorable conditions). DPSOR states that RE code 2B is required per AFI 36- 2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, based on her...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01019
The base legal office found the case legally sufficient to support the separation, and on 1 Mar 12, the discharge authority approved the discharge. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01020
AFBCMR BC-2013-01020 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-2013-01027
Members of the Board considered this application on 29 October 2013. . Panel Chair Attachment: AFPC/DPSIT Letter, dated 7 Mar 12 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-01027 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01032
After reviewing the evidence provided in support of this appeal, i.e., copies of the LOM certificate and citation and the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility, we find the applicants DD Form 214 should be corrected to include the LOM. ________________________________________________________________ _ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that the DD Form 214,...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01046
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01046 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). 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-2013-01060
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01060 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01068
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 denial of the applicants request to change the Given Under My Hand dates for his five Air Medals, indicating the requests for the awards were processed in a timely manner and the dates...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01079
RATING PERIOD OVERALL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT * 28 Jul 12 4 28 Nov 11 4 28 Nov 10 5 *Contested Report The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force, which is at Exhibit C and D. ________________________________________________________________ _ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denying removing the applicants FA test dated 11 Jul 12; however, they recommend exempting his cardio component...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01095
In the interest of justice, we considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, we do not find the evidence presented sufficient to conclude that the applicants post-service activities overcome the misconduct for which he was discharged. ________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01120
The applicant requested to separate for Pregnancy and has provided no facts warranting a change to her narrative reason for separation. We took notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we find no evidence of an error or injustice that occurred in establishing the narrative reason of her separation as Pregnancy. Based on the evidence of record, it appears the applicants separation for Pregnancy was consistent with the substantive...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01127
In 2001, when he reached the age of 60 and began drawing Reserve Retired pay, he started paying $10.43 per month for the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). 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. At that time, the cost of the RCSBP coverage is taken out the retired pay.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01129
In Jan 2011, he inquired with his chain of command on the status of his PH award and was informed that his package was denied as he did not submit the appeal within one year of the initial disapproval notification as required by AFCENT policy. Information passed from the hospital to his ADCON Air Force unit to the AFCENT Commander was not completely detailed or accurate causing denial of the PH and he requests a review of the provided documents. After the applicant has exhausted this...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01148
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01148 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable. The applicant was notified by his commander of his intent to recommend that he be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFM 39-12. We took notice of...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01156
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate Air Force office of primary responsibility and listed at Exhibit C. _______________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: ARPC/DPTT recommends denial. There are no documents in his master personnel file indicating that he was promoted to airman or airman first class. There was no evidence that the applicant was promoted to airman or airman...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01157
On 18 May 2011, NGB/A1PS found the applicant medically disqualified for worldwide duty for sleep apnea and requested a fitness evaluation. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/SGPA recommends denial of the applicants request for a medical retirement. Furthermore, the applicant was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome in 2010 by the DVA but there is no documentation to support any service connected aggravation.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01161
The applicant was advised that he may present his case to a Hearing Officer, receive (if he choose to present his case to a Hearing Officer) all the rights of AFI 36-2020 and may use military witnesses provided the request for witnesses is timely submitted and, in the opinion of the Hearing Officer, the witnesses can present relevant evidence that cannot be reasonably received though videotape, deposition, interrogation, or sworn or unsworn written statement. The applicant was afforded due...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01163
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01163 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. In response to the request, the applicant states that following her discharge in 1996, she worked for the United Parcel Service (UPS). Furthermore, the applicant did not...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01167
The fact that the applicant was released under the provisions of AFI 36-3209, Separation and Retirement Procedures for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Members, means that the medical condition that resulted in his Physical Disqualification was either determined not in line of duty or not permanently aggravated through military service. No service medical documentation (Duty-Limiting Condition Reports, Physical Profile Serial Reports, commander's performance assessment, line of duty...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01172
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01172 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry code (RE) 4C (separated for concealment of juvenile records, minority, failure to meet physical standards for enlistment, failure to attain 9.0 reading grade level as measured by the Air Force Reading Abilities, test or void involuntary...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01173
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-01173 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: ALEXANDER J. FRANK 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01181
The parties divorced on 23 Jan 1987, and the divorce decree ordered the conversion of the SBP annuity. However, we also note that federal law makes the election unavailable when the deemed election is not timely effected, and no evidence has been presented which shows a deemed election was made within the one-year time period mandated by the law. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 31 Oct 2013, w/atch.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01182
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01182 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry code (RE) 2Q (medically retired or discharged) be changed to allow him to reenlist. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His RE code precludes him from future consideration...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01193
According to the applicants Enlisted Performance Report covering 1 July 1998 through 15 May 1999 and the accomplishments cited in the Air Force Achievement Medal citation the applicant directly supported Operation ALLIED FORCE from home station; therefore, although he does not meet the eligibility requirements for the Kosovo Campaign Medal his direct support from home station qualifies him for award of the Air and Space Campaign Medal- and this medal has been updated in the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01197
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. While the GWOT-E is awarded to service members who have deployed abroad to specific areas of eligibility (AOE) in support of the GWOT...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01198
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01198 COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation (Misconduct Pattern of Minor Disciplinary Infractions) be changed. While the applicant states the punishment he received was unfair, he has not provided any evidence which would lead us to believe...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01199
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-01199 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-2013-01200
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for the BSM and AM indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. There was no official documentation in the applicants military personnel records to...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01208 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His DD Form 214 reflects...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01210
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-01210 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: CAROL A. GOERGEN 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01212
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01212 COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 21 Dec 2012, be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01216
The specific reason for this action was on 13 Sep 2004, the applicant was disenrolled from the Intelligence Operations Apprentice training course for academic reason. The applicant did not provide any evidence of an error or injustice in the processing of her discharge warranting a change to her character of service, separation code or narrative reason for separation. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2013-01218
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01218 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active duty, reflect the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award. The DPSID complete evaluation is at Exhibit...