RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-01840
INDEX CODE: 110.02
COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: No
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The narrative reason for his separation be changed from
miscellaneous/general reasons to educational.
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was enrolled and accepted to Wrightco Technologies and that was the
reason for the early separation.
Applicant’s complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.
_________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 14 Jul 94 for a
period of four years in the grade of airman basic.
On 24 Mar 98, the applicant voluntarily requested early separation
from the Air Force to be effective 17 Apr 98 by submitting an AF Form
31 (Airman’s Request for Early Separation/Separation Based on Change
in Service Obligation) to attend Wrightco Technologies Training
Institute with a class start date of 27 Apr 98. The applicant stated
in the Reason for Request that this school was not accredited so he
would not qualify for release for education. On 7 Apr 98, his request
was approved by the Flight Commander.
On 17 Apr 98, the applicant was released from active duty under the
provisions of AFI 36-3203 (Miscellaneous/General Reasons) with an
honorable characterization of service in the grade of senior airman.
He was credited with 3 years, 9 months, and 4 days of active service.
_________________________________________________________________
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Military Personnel Management Specialist, AFPC/DPPRS, reviewed
this application and indicated that applicant’s application was
submitted according to AFI 36-3208, paragraph 3.15, which is the
provision for a miscellaneous/general reasons separation. The Air
Force approved just what he asked for at the time of his application.
His case has been reviewed for separation processing and there are no
errors or irregularities causing an injustice to the applicant. His
discharge complied with directives in effect at the time and the
records indicate his military service was reviewed and appropriate
action was taken. DPPRS recommends denial of applicant’s request.
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation, with attachment, is
attached at Exhibit C.
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on
17 Aug 98 for review and response. As of this date, no response has
been received by this office.
_________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing
law or regulations.
2. The application was timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of probable error or injustice. After a thorough review
of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not
persuaded that the narrative reason for applicant’s separation should
be changed from miscellaneous/general reasons for education. His
contentions are duly noted; however, we do not find these
uncorroborated assertions, in and by themselves, sufficiently
persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Air Force. In
this respect, we note that applicant voluntarily requested early
separation from the Air Force to attend the Wrightco Technologies
Training Institute. In accordance with the governing regulation, in
order to qualify for a narrative reason for discharge to be for
education, a school must be accredited. However, we note that when
the applicant applied for separation, he acknowledged that Wrightco
Technology Training Institute was not accredited. He has provided no
further documentation to verify that it was accredited. Therefore, we
agree with the recommendation of the Air Force and adopt the rationale
expressed that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden that he
has suffered either an error or an injustice and thus, find no
compelling basis upon which to recommend granting the relief sought.
_________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of probable 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.
_________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 25 March 1999, under the provisions of Air Force
Instruction 36-2603:
Ms. Cathlynn Sparks, Panel Chair
Mr. Steven A. Shaw, Member
Mr. Mike Novel, Member
Mrs. Joyce Earley, Examiner (without vote)
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Jun 98, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 30 Jul 98, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 17 Aug 98.
CATHLYNN SPARKS
Panel Chair
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00089
On 15 December 2004, he was separated under the provisions of the Air Force Shaping Program, Phase II, AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen (miscellaneous/general reasons) from the Air Force with an honorable discharge. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that his reason for separation should be changed. We therefore agree with the recommendation of the Air Force and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for...
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-01897 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His discharge be upgraded to honorable. They have no objection if the Board grants applicant’s request based on his overall personnel record. After reviewing the evidence of record, we are persuaded that applicant’s discharge should be upgraded.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2005-00056
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00056 INDEX CODE: 110.02 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 8 May 2006 ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. They concluded that the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-02405
The applicant did not submit evidence or identify any errors or injustices and the narrative reason for separation is correct. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 28 November 2006 under the provisions of AFI 36- 2603: Ms. Cathlynn B. Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, dated 25 Aug 06.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-02531 INDEX CODE: 100, 100.03 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The narrative reason for her separation on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) be changed from Miscellaneous/General Reasons to financial hardship and that her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-02890
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 23 Jul 97 and was assigned to Keesler AFB, MS. On 19 Mar 98, he was notified of his commander’s intention to recommend discharge for minor disciplinary infractions with a general characterization. A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPPAE asserts the applicant’s RE code of “2C” [sic] (Involuntarily separated with an honorable...
A copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit D. The Chief, Inquiries/AFBCMR Section, Enlisted Promotion and Military Testing Branch, HQ AFPC/DPPPWB, states that the applicant was demoted from staff sergeant to senior airman effective and with a date of rank of 3 June 1994 in accordance with AFR 39-30 for failure to maintain weight within Air Force standards. A copy of the Air Force evaluation, with attachment, is attached at Exhibit E. The Chief, Retirements Branch, HQ...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1997-03414
A copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit D. The Chief, Inquiries/AFBCMR Section, Enlisted Promotion and Military Testing Branch, HQ AFPC/DPPPWB, states that the applicant was demoted from staff sergeant to senior airman effective and with a date of rank of 3 June 1994 in accordance with AFR 39-30 for failure to maintain weight within Air Force standards. A copy of the Air Force evaluation, with attachment, is attached at Exhibit E. The Chief, Retirements Branch, HQ...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2003-02862
At the same time he was having problems with a girl friend back home. He had never given any thought to this until recently when Vermont was awarding medals for veterans who had served in Vietnam. Therefore, we agree with opinions and recommendations of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for the conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2004-01401
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPRS recommended 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 and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or an injustice. _________________________________________________________________ The following...