AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00004
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00004 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to general. On 8 Jun 87, the discharge authority requested permission to execute the applicants discharge from the Air Force with the characterization of service of UOTHC while...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00011
On 6 Nov 89, the case was reviewed and determined to be legally sufficient. On 15 Apr 91, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) considered her application to upgrade her general (under honorable conditions) discharge to honorable, and denied her request. Based on this, we also recommend her narrative reason for separation be changed to Secretarial Authority. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00018
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00018 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His active duty service commitment (ADSC) incurred for advanced flying training (AFT) be changed from 1 May 15 to 14 Jan 14. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00021
In accordance with ANGI 36-2002, Enlistment and Reenlistment in the Air National Guard as a Reserve of the Air Force, the term of enlistment for all non- prior service (NPS) applicants will be for a period of six years. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00022
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/A1Y recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. For the first time in history, service members enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill Program are able to transfer unused educational...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00026
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00026 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC). 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00031
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00031 XXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 8 Jan 10 be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). In view of this and since this avenue of administrative relief was available at the time the applicant submitted...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00048
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-00048 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 the APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was promoted to the grade of lieutenant...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00059
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00059 XXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 5 Dec 12 be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: IAW AFI 36-2905, dated 21 Oct...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00069
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: NGB/A1Y recommends denial, indicating there is no record or documentation showing the applicant transferred his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits prior to his retirement. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00081
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit B. As such, an applicant must first exhaust all available avenues of administrative relief provided by existing law or regulations prior to seeking relief before this Board, as required by the governing Air Force Instruction. In view of this and since this avenue of administrative relief was available at the time the applicant submitted his application, we find it would be inappropriate to consider this application for adjudication...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00089
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00089 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His non-selection for promotion to the grade of major (O-4) in the Calendar Year (CY) 2012 Individual Ready Reserves (IRR) Major Selection Board be removed from his records. In response to the applicants DD Form 149 requesting his...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00091
In support of her appeal the applicant submits medical documentation and a medical determination letter signed by her medical provider indicating that she did in fact have a medical condition that precluded her from passing the contested FAs. As such, an applicant must first exhaust all available avenues of administrative relief provided by existing law or regulations prior to seeking relief before this Board, as required by the governing Air Force Instruction. In view of this and since...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00113
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00113 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 6 Oct 70, the applicant presented his immediate supervisor with a letter to resign his status as a NCO and requested immediate discharge. On 4 Nov 70,...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00115
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00115 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His home of record (HOR) and permanent mailing address be changed from Los Angeles, CA to Texas (TX). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00118
The Medical Consultant states that the applicant may be eligible for at least periodic restoration of active duty orders to receive treatment for his medical condition on the dates he was required to take leave from his civilian employment, but finds the evidence insufficient to establish MEDCON orders along the entire continuum requested; noting the evidence suggesting that his medical condition waxed and waned while under treatment with epidural and sacroiliac steroid injections; allowing...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00123
On 30 October 2003, the applicant was promoted to the permanent grade of master sergeant (E-7), effective 1 November 2003. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFRC/A1K recommends denial, indicating the applicant has not provided any supporting documentation to substantiate that he should have been promoted after the revocation of his promotion to master sergeant. In this case, the applicant provided a promotion order, as well as a...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00124
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-00124 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 received Operational Flying Duty Accumulator (OFDA)...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00139
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00139 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His General (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to Honorable. In view of the foregoing, and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we conclude that no basis exists to upgrade the applicants General (Under Honorable Conditions)...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00148
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00148 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. Therefore, we conclude that no basis exists for us to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00170
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00170 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect his foreign service in Southeast Asian, Japan and Samoa. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force, which are...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00175
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00175 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment (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 an RE code which will allow him to reenlist. On 1 Jul 11, the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00178
He is a prior service commissioned officer who was deferred for promotion to the grade of Major by the Air National Guard (ANG) fiscal year (FY) 2004, major promotion board that convened on 19 April 2004, as well as the AF Reserve FY05, major promotion board which convened in February 2005. At that time, he did not realize the ANG board had convened and he thought the Reserve board was his first promotion board. We took notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the merits...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00188
Although the applicant was awarded the VSM there is no evidence supporting he contributed direct combat support of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces for an aggregate of six months. The applicant contends he is entitled to the Republic Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM) because he was credited with 6 months and 27 days of foreign service. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-00188 in Executive Session on 31 October 2013, under the provisions of AFI...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00196
On 27 Sep 91, the legal office found the case legally sufficient and, on that same date, the discharge authority directed the applicant be furnished an entry-level separation. On 1 Oct 91, the applicant was furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service with a narrative reason for separation of Defective Enlistments Fraudulent Entry. Airmen are given entry-level separation with uncharacterized service when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00197
d. On 26 July 11, the applicants commander issued her non-judicial punishment (Article 15) under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) for, on diverse occasions, failing to report at the time prescribed to her appointed place of duty, and for failing to go to a mandatory FA appointment. On 15 Feb 12, the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council (SAFPC) reviewed the case based upon the concurrent nature of the administrative discharge and the IPEB recommendation for medical...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00199
Members of the Board , , and considered this application on 29 October 2013. Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, AFMOA/SGHI, dtd 13 Jun 13 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-00199 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 00200
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: 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 00212
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained 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 there is no evidence of an error or injustice. IAW U.S.C., Title 10, Subsection 1448(a)(5)(B) Manner and Time of Election, Such an election must be written, signed by the person...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00221
On 25 Mar 98, the applicant was again seen by BAS for an angry attitude towards BMT and feelings of wanting to go off on his military training instructor (MTI). ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00226
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00226 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. After considering the applicants statement, his commander recommended the applicant for discharge. 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 00236
At the time the application was submitted, the applicant had not exhausted all available avenues of administrative relief prior to seeking correction of military records. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation, was forwarded to the applicant on 14 Mar 14 for review and comment within 30 days. In view of this and since this avenue of administrative relief was available at the time the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00242
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-00242 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 the APPLICANT be corrected to show that the cardio component of the Fitness Assessment...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00246
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-00246 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 00253
No other document in his entire record with a date of 1 January 1971, until the date of retirement reflects the rank of TSgt. There are no promotion orders in his record to validate a promotion to the rank of TSgt. The applicant's retirement order, Special Order AC-07219, dated 24 February 1971, shows his rank as SSgt, with the highest rank held on active duty as SSgt.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00264
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00264 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. As a result of the failed FAs, his projected promotion to the grade of SSgt was cancelled and he received a referral EPR. Although DPSOE initially recommended denial of the applicants request to be supplementally considered for promotion to...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00265
________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: In accordance with AFI 36-2905, dated 21 Oct 2013, any military member can appeal their Fitness Assessment through a Wing-Level Appeals Board and through the AFPC Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB), within two years of discovering the error/injustice ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicants request, as he has...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00268
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00268 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he made a timely election for former spouse and child coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). There was no evidence the applicant made an election to change spouse to former spouse coverage within the first...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00280
He should have been medically discharged. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. The DVA compensation system was written to allow awarding compensation ratings for conditions that were not considered unfitting for military service at the time of release from military service.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00287
The RE code of 2C is the correct RE code based upon the applicants involuntary discharge with honorable [sic] character of service. Based on the available evidence of record, it appears the discharge was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation for an Entry Level Separation (ELS) with uncharacterized character of service, the applicants RE code of 2C was required in accordance with AF Instruction 36-2606, Reenlistment in the United States Air Force, and the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00293
We note the letters of support from the applicants supervisor and commander indicating the applicants promotion was unreasonably delayed due to numerous administrative errors and that his DOR should be corrected to 2 April 2011. Taking into consideration the letters of support from the applicants chain of command, and the actual promotion recommendation form, we believe the earliest reasonable date to correct the applicants DOR would be the date the acting commander signed the promotion...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00306
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-00306 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 00310
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/DPSIRP recommends denial, indicating the applicant has not provided appropriate legal documentation to support his request. The absence of such documentation does not provide proof the data was recorded in error or if the name change was...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00312
The disapproval was based on lack of any medical documentation which may have indicated his injury was a result of enemy action, and eyewitness statements. We took notice of the applicant's contention that he should be awarded the Purple Heart for shrapnel struck him in the lower jaw due to heavy anti-aircraft artillery fire. ________________________________________________________________ _ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00316
The Article 15 imposed on 20 Sep 10 be removed from his records. 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 and D. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFLOA/JAJM recommends denial of the applicants request to remove the NJP from the applicants records, indicating there is no evidence of an error or...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00324
On or about 18 March 2011, the applicant requested a two-week extension of the close-out date of the contested report to include a successful fitness assessment. On 24 November 2013, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board voided the Fitness Assessments, dated 26 August 2004, 21 July 2005, 21 February 2006, 4 April 2008 and 14 October 2009, and they have been removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System. Moreover, we also recognize that she would have been able to successfully...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00333
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00333 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of 2Q (medically retired or discharged) be changed to allow him to reenter into the Air Force. The applicants MEB indicated his medical condition was not pre-existing and his case was referred to an Informal Physical Evaluation...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00335
On 27 Feb 04, the applicants commander denied him award of the AFGCM for the period 2 Jan 02 through 16 Jul 03. On 13 May 13, AFPC/DPSIDR issued an administrative correction to the applicants DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, changing AFGCM w/2BOLCs to read AFGCM w/4BOLCs, and changing AFOR-LT w/3BOLCs to read AFOR-LT w/4/BOLCs). The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00351
DPTT states that on 29 July 1996, ARPC attempted to notify the member of his eligibility to make an RCSBP election; however, the package mailed to the member was returned undeliverable. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 24 February 2013, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Feb 13.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00365
Her referral 4 EPR was rendered as a result of the contested FA failures and should therefore also be removed from her records. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOE evaluation is at Exhibit E. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 20 May 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit F). The applicant contends that because she had a medical condition that unfairly precluded her from attaining passing fitness...