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 00367 2
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00367 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Reconsideration for award of the Air and Space Campaign Medal (ASCM) with one Bronze Service Star (BSS) for his participation in Operations ALLIED FORCE and NOBIL ANVIL. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00368
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00368 XXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 27 Dec 13 be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: IAW AFI 36-2905, dated 21...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00377
The complete AFPC/DPSIM 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 31 October 2013 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant's submission, we see no evidence of error or impropriety in the physical fitness assessment (FA) and subsequent FA score. We note...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00378
______________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who served on active duty from 14 May 1982 to 26 July 1984. The applicant was discharged in the grade of airman (E-2) on 26 July 1984 with a general (under honorable conditions) characterization of service and a narrative reason for discharge of Misconduct Drug Abuse. ______________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00380
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00380 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM). DPSID states that the AFGCM is awarded to enlisted personnel during a three-year period of active duty military service or for a one-year period of service during a time of war. In accordance...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00387
Under the provisions of the Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR) if a service member is called or ordered to active duty without a break in service and a PCS order authorizing household goods (HHG) transportation is not issued the service members BAH rate will be based (paid) on the PDS location that the service member was ordered to active duty. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force,...
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 00398
________________________________________________________________ _ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who entered active duty on 29 November 2005. The applicant did not provide any evidence of an error or injustice that occurred in the discharge processing. 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.
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 00426
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00426 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam. The applicant provided an excerpt of a DVA Rating Decision indicating they verified he served Boots-on-the-ground in the Republic of Vietnam...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00427
On 22 Sep 98, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) considered the applicants petition to upgrade his discharge to honorable, reason for discharge, and reenlistment (RE) code. For these reasons, this Board very carefully weighs requests to upgrade the character of a discharge and, in doing so, carefully considers whether the impact of an applicants contributions to his or her community are substantial enough for us to conclude they overcome the misconduct for which he was...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00431
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B. AFPC/DPSID recommends the associated EPR be voided if the associated FAs are invalidated, as it appears the EPR was a result of the FA failures. Consequently, based on our above determination and since AFPC/DPSID has indicated the report should be removed in its entirety if the Board determines the FA failures should be invalidated, we recommend the referral EPR be declared void and removed from his records. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00433
________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 29 Oct 13, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and...
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 00466
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00466 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. ________________________________________________________________ _ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who served on active duty...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00492
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00492 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed in Block 15c, Enlisted Under Loan Repayment Program (10 USC Chap 109) (If yes, years of commitment:--) to reflect 0 and No rather than 3 and...
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 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 00515
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00515 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 30 Nov 12 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). On 28 Nov 12, the applicant received an AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Members Qualification Status, restricting him from...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00516
On 1 Apr 10, the applicant voluntarily separated from active duty to transfer to the Air Force Reserve after 6 years, 5 months, and 24 days of active service. On 5 Apr 10, the applicant enlisted in the Air Force Reserve. A complete copy of the BCMR Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit E. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the AFBCMR Medical Consultant and Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00516 2
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit H. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 7 Jan 15 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit J). While it appears as though the applicant was being processed for a fitness determination due to his disqualifying...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00522
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/DPSIPE recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. After reviewing the documentation presented and the applicants military personnel record, there is no evidence to warrant changing the applicants HOR. The applicant argues that his home of record (HOR), as...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00526
The remaining relevant facts, extracted from the applicants military service records, are contained in the evaluation by the Air Force office of primary responsibility at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ _ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIT recommends approval. In this respect, the Air Force office of primary responsibility has indicated that through no fault of the applicant it appears he may not have been afforded the opportunity to transfer his...
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 00536
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: He has documentation from a fellow service member who served in Vietnam with him who experienced a similar problem regarding his service in Vietnam, and how his records were corrected by the Air Force. Therefore, we recommend that his records be corrected as indicated below. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00545
They also recommend denial of the AFOR-ST, indicating the applicant separated from active duty several years before the AFOR was authorized; therefore he is not qualified for this award. The applicant provided travel orders for travel to Japan from APO 970, which DPSID verified as Korea dated 11 Mar 57, and a supply form dated 26 Jul 57, issuing him an M-1 Carbine; however, the travel voucher which authenticates the travel order and details exact dates and locations the applicant served...
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 00548
________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for award of the VCM. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2013-00548 in Executive Session on 29 Oct 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Jan...
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 the APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was not released from active duty on 31...
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 00581
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00581 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to accomplish a Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer of educational benefits (TEB) to his daughter. He indicated on his Department of Defense Form 2648, Pre-separation Counseling Checklist for Active Component Service Members, that he did...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00585
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-00585 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: a. On 2 March 1998, he enlisted in the Air Force...
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 the APPLCICANT be corrected to show that he was awarded the Air and Space Campaign Medal (ASCM). Director Air Force Review...
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 2
However, the Board majority stated if the applicant provided supporting documentation from his commander they would be willing to reconsider his request. For an accounting of the facts surrounding his previous request and the rationale of the Board's earlier decision, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit E. On 20 Feb 14, he submitted an appeal to the Board which includes a letter of support from his unit commander to void and remove the contested FAs from the AFFMS. As such, we find...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00611
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2013- 00611 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 6 January 2013, be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). Without validation of inappropriate track usage or a request from the commander to remove the FA, they cannot remove the requested...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00612
DPTS states that due to a delay in processing the 20 August 2012, scroll at the SecDef level the applicant incurred a break in service between his date of separation and his appointment date into the Air Force Reserve. Therefore, they recommend approval of the applicants request to reflect no break in service and corrections to service dates and ARPC IMT 92. The complete ARPC/DPTS evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit...
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 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 00648
Further, it is noted the Air Force disability boards must rate disabilities based on the members condition at the time of evaluation; in essence a snapshot of their condition at that time. 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...
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 00682
The other service members he was deployed with received the medals. 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/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for the Kosovo Campaign Medal or the AFEM, indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00688
The applicant contends there was a procedural problem in the processing of the propriety action in that any additional information provided because of a legal review should have been provided to him so that he could have committed on the new information; he could have discredited the findings. However, as determined by his commanders, these medical maladies have constituted nothing more than speculation, as no medical opinion offered by the applicant in his submissions diagnosed him with...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00694
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00694 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His demotion from the grade of Technical Sergeant (TSgt/E-6) to the grade of Staff Sergeant (SSgt/E-5) be rescinded. The applicants most recent FA results are as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 4 Apr 13 87.25 Satisfactory 21 Jun...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00706
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00706 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be reimbursed his $2,200 contribution to the Post-Vietnam Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP). Participants in VEAP could stop, restart, increase, and decrease the allotment only while serving on active duty. Accordingly, we recommend...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00711
After being discharged, he received a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent for Bipolar Disorder from the Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA). Under Title 10, United States Code (USC), Physical Evaluation Boards must determine if a members condition renders them unfit for continued military service relating to their office, grade, rank or rating. The complete DPFD evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT'S REVIEW...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00715
The applicants last 5 FA results are as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 27 Aug 13 72.80 Unsatisfactory 28 Feb 13 75.00 Satisfactory *21 Nov 12 74.13 Unsatisfactory 15 May 12 76.30 Satisfactory 16 Feb 12 60.20 Unsatisfactory *Contested FA On 15 Nov 13, a similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessments Appeals Board (FAAB) due to Insufficient evidence to support applicants medical claim. ______________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE...