RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-03466
INDEX CODE: 115.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) slot he earned prior to
graduation from the Air Force Academy be reinstated, his primary Air
Force Specialty Code (AFSC) be changed to 92T0, and he be enrolled in
a UPT class as soon as possible.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His UPT slot was taken away due to an injury. He has since been
medically cleared to enter pilot training.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provided personal statements,
supportive statements, and an Aeromedical Summary.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant was appointed a second lieutenant; Reserve of the Air Force,
on 28 May 03 and was voluntarily ordered to extended active duty.
Information extracted from the Personnel Data System (PDS) indicates
the applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of
second lieutenant. He has been projected for promotion to the grade
of first lieutenant, effective and with a date of rank (DOR) of 28 May
05. His Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 28 May
03.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAO noted the applicant lost his pilot training slot due to an
accident while riding a motorcycle in May 02. Based on his medical
condition at that time, he was medically disqualified. The injury he
sustained required a one-year post accident evaluation and another
Aeromedical Consultation Service (ACS) evaluation. On 27 Sep 04, the
applicant was granted a waiver, making him medically acceptable for
flying class one (1) duties.
According to AFPC/DPAO, since the applicant was selected by his
commission source for a pilot slot and subsequently medically
disqualified, his pilot slot was awarded to another individual, as
each commission source is allocated a certain number of pilot training
slots. AFPC/DPAO recommended denial of the applicant’s request the
pilot training slot he was awarded at the Air Force Academy be
reinstated; however, he should be allowed to compete for a pilot
training slot at the next available selection board.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAO evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 10
Dec 04 for review and response. As of this date, no response has been
received by this office (Exhibit C).
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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 error or injustice. 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 (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the
basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an
error or injustice. The evidence of record indicates the applicant
was injured in a motorcycle accident. A determination was
subsequently made that he was medically disqualified for flying
training. As a result, his pilot training slot was awarded to another
individual, since only a certain number of slots were allocated.
While we find his situation to be unfortunate, it now appears he has
been medically cleared for flying class duties, and is eligible to
compete for a pilot training slot. Therefore, in the absence of
sufficient evidence he was treated differently from others similarly
situated, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief
sought in this application.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been
shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will
materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.
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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 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.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2004-03466 in Executive Session on 3 Mar 05, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Panel Chair
Mr. John B. Hennessey, Member
Ms. Jean A. Reynolds, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Nov 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPAO, dated 2 Dec 04.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Dec 04.
WAYNE R. GRACIE
Panel Chair
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