Search Decisions

Decision Text

AF | BCMR | CY1998 | 9601825
Original file (9601825.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
. 

IN THE MATTER OF: 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

DOCKET NUMBER:  96-0182 pt"u'2 5  1398 
COUNSEL:  NONE 

HEARING:  NO 

The applicant requests that he receive a regular retirement under 
the 15 year Reserve Transition Assistance Program  (RTAP) program 
and  that  he  be  retired  in  the  grade  of  master  sergeant  ( E - 7 )  
which was the highest grade held.  Applicant's submission is at 
Exhibit A. 

The appropriate Air Force offices evaluated applicant's request 
and provided an advisory opinions to the Board  recommending the 
application be denied  (Exhibits C and F).  The advisory opinions 
were forwarded to the applicant for review and response  (Exhibits 
D and G).  As of this date, no response has been received by this 
off ice. 
After  careful  consideration  of  applicant's  request  and  the 
available evidence  of  record, we  find  insufficient evidence  of 
error or injustice to warrant corrective action.  The facts and 
opinions stated in the advisory opinions appear to be  based  on 
the evidence of record and have not been adequately rebutted by 
applicant. 
Absent  persuasive  evidence  applicant  was  denied 
rights  to  which  entitled,  appropriate  regulations  were  not 
followed, or appropriate standards were not applied, we  find no 
basis to disturb the existing record.  Accordingly, applicant's 
request is denied. 
The Board staff is directed to inform applicant of this decision. 
Applicant should also be informed that this decision is final and 
will only be reconsidered upon the presentation of new relevant 
evidence  which  was  not  reasonably  available  at  the  time  the 
application was filed. 
Members of  the Board Ms.  Patricia J. Zarodkiewicz, Mr.  Dana J. 
Gilmour, and Mr. Loren S .   Perlstein considered this application 
on 14 July 1998 in accordance with the provisions of Air  Force 
Instruction 36-2603, and the governing statute, 10, U.S.C. 1552. 

pJL+* 

TRICIA J. 2  ODKIEWICZ 

P 
Panel C h a i u  

Exhibits : 

A.  Applicant's DD Form 149 
B.  Available Master Personnel Records 
C.  Advisory Opinion 
D. 
E.  AFBCMR Ltr Requesting  Information 
F.  Advisory Opinion 
G. 

AFBCMR Ltr Forwarding Advisory Opinion 

AFBCMR Ltr Forwarding Advisory Opinion 

2 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

C19 NATIONAL WARD READINESS CENTER 

MEMORANDUM FOR AFBCMR 

FROM:  ANG/MPPU 

3500 Fetchet Avenue 
Andrews AFB, MD  20762-5157 

cation for Correction of Military Records 

is"ifissnvarded for your review and action. 

ation for Correction of Military Records submitted by 
former member of the 

National Guard, 

Assis 

requests medical retirement under the Reserve Transition 
TAP). 

ers recommends denial of relief. 

National Guard -ANG) 
ently he is receiving sixty percent disab 

was released 
in May 1994 due to a service 

Veteran's Administration.  At the time of his release f%om the 
year early qualification for retired pay at age sixty was not in 
made a request for transfer to the Honorary Retired Reserve where 
request this are not entitled to gray area benefits.  Furthermore, members who are 
assigned to the Honorary Retired Reserve are assigned to this section in their 
current grade, not the highest grade held.  Although 
grade of  E-7 (MSgt), he could only advance to this hi 
draw pay at age 60.  He is not entitled to retired pay. 

nce held the 
started to 

34- 

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993 created the 

Guard and reserve Transition Initiatives, commonly called RTAP.  The purpose of 
the RTAP p r o g r a  was to ensure that the members of the Selective Reserve are 
treated with fairness, with respect for their service to their country, and with 
attention to the adverse personal consequences of Selected Reserve inactivations, 
draw-downs, and involuntary separations.  In Fiscal Year 1995, the RTAP program 
was amended to add medically disqualified individuals with 15 but less than 20 
years of  satisfactory service. 

Questions should be directed to MSgt Gowdy, ANG/MPPUR, DSN 278-7500, 

or e-mail tgowdy@angrc.ang.af.mil. 

FOR THE COMMANDER 

- 

NILDA E. URRUTIA, Lt Col, USAF 
Chief, Utilization 

, 



Similar Decisions

  • AF | BCMR | CY1998 | 9502947

    Original file (9502947.pdf) Auto-classification: Approved

    DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON, DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR 95-02947 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 (70A Stat 116), it is directed that: ecords of the Department of the Air Force relating corrected to show that he was honorably discharge Washington Air National Guard on 13 Jul95, with a...

  • AF | BCMR | CY2000 | 9801028

    Original file (9801028.doc) Auto-classification: Denied

    He be paid for duty he would have performed had he been allowed to continue serving in the Air National Guard (ANG) until his planned retirement date of 30 April 1998; i.e., 13 active duty (AD) days, 4 Unit Training Assemblies (UTAs) for April 1998, and 6 Additional Flying Training Periods (AFTPs) in March and April 1998. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant's military records, are contained in the official documentation provided by the...

  • AF | BCMR | CY1999 | 9900283

    Original file (9900283.doc) Auto-classification: Approved

    INDEX CODE: 102.04, 136.01, 137.02 AFBCMR 99-00283 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. Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, ANG/DPPU, dtd May 28, 1999, w/Atch AFBCMR 99-00283 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF...

  • AF | BCMR | CY1998 | 9801209

    Original file (9801209.pdf) Auto-classification: Approved

    DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON, DC AUG 2 5 1998 Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR 98-01209 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code, Air Force Instruction 36-2603, and having assured compliance with the provisions of the above regulation, the decision of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records is announced, and it is directed that: the Department of the Air Force relating to orrected to show...

  • AF | BCMR | CY1999 | 9800591

    Original file (9800591.doc) Auto-classification: Denied

    On 30 Sep 95, he was assigned to the Retired Reserve Section in the grade of E-7 and placed on the Air Force Reserve Retired List, awaiting pay at age 60. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The Directorate of Personnel, HQ AFRC/DPM, has determined from their evaluation of the applicant’s case that he is not eligible for Reserve Transition Assistance Program (RTAP) benefits. A copy of his response is appended at Exhibit...

  • AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00591

    Original file (BC-1998-00591.doc) Auto-classification: Denied

    On 30 Sep 95, he was assigned to the Retired Reserve Section in the grade of E-7 and placed on the Air Force Reserve Retired List, awaiting pay at age 60. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The Directorate of Personnel, HQ AFRC/DPM, has determined from their evaluation of the applicant’s case that he is not eligible for Reserve Transition Assistance Program (RTAP) benefits. A copy of his response is appended at Exhibit...

  • AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1996-03241

    Original file (BC-1996-03241.doc) Auto-classification: Approved

    The law changed 12 days after his discharge making the minimum service time for a medical retirement 15 years instead of 20 years (Exhibit A). The law provides early retirement for medically disqualified personnel who have more than 15 but less than 20 years of service. _________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD: A majority of the panel finds insufficient evidence of error or injustice and recommends the application be denied.

  • AF | BCMR | CY1999 | 9603241

    Original file (9603241.doc) Auto-classification: Approved

    The law changed 12 days after his discharge making the minimum service time for a medical retirement 15 years instead of 20 years (Exhibit A). The law provides early retirement for medically disqualified personnel who have more than 15 but less than 20 years of service. _________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD: A majority of the panel finds insufficient evidence of error or injustice and recommends the application be denied.

  • AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-00542

    Original file (BC-2004-00542.doc) Auto-classification: Denied

    _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant, a Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt/E-8) with the OHANG, was involuntarily retired and transferred to the Retired Reserve on 2 March 2000 as a result of force downsizing. Since he was involuntarily retired, he was eligible for RTAP benefits: however, he was not entitled to any monetary benefit, only to retire early. As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

  • AF | BCMR | CY1997 | 9701102

    Original file (9701102.pdf) Auto-classification: Approved

    DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON, DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR 97-01 102 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 (70A Stat 116), it is directed that: the Departmencof the Air Force relating d to show that, on 2 March 1996, he enli aiman basic (E-l), with an effective date and a date of rank of 2 March...