RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-03546
INDEX CODE: 115.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to allow him to reapply for Combat System
Operator (CSO) training (formerly Joint Specialized Undergraduate
Navigator Training [JSUNT]). Specifically, his self-initiated
elimination from JSUNT be overturned.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is ineligible to apply for Undergraduate Pilot/Navigator Training
because of a self-induced elimination from Undergraduate Navigator
Training (UNT) in 2002. At the time of his withdrawal, he was subject
to significant personal stress and the pressures of training--all of
which manifested itself by frequent upset stomach, inability to sleep
and other physical ailments. This led to his decision to self-
eliminate from training.
In support of his request, the applicant submits copies of his
Education/Training Reports, Officer Performance Reports and extracts
from his medical records. The applicant’s complete submission, with
attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant’s Total Active Federal Commissioned Service Date
(TAFCSD) is 7 July 2001. He is currently serving on active duty in
the grade of second lieutenant (O1), with an effective date and date
of rank of 4 July 2003.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AETC/DOF recommends the application be denied. DOF indicates the
applicant entered JSUNT in July 2001. He completed Aviation Preflight
Indoctrination and the Primary phase of Undergraduate Navigator
Training (UNT). During the Intermediate phase of navigator training,
he elected not to continue training. DOF states the applicant’s self-
initiated elimination from JSUNT makes him ineligible to apply for
further flight training. At the beginning of training, students are
briefed on various resources at their disposal to handle personal
issues. The applicant admits he had a problem handling the stress of
navigator training--and there is no evidence presented he has
developed a better strategy for handling stress in the interim. DOF
states there is no evidence of error, injustice, or compelling reason
to make an exception to policy in this case. However, if the decision
is to grant the requested relief, applicant’s elimination record from
JSUNT must be expunged to allow him to compete for CSO training. The
HQ AETC/DOF evaluation, with attachment, 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 7
January 2005 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 and adopt the rationale expressed as
the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain
his burden that he has suffered either an error or an injustice. In
view of the above and absent evidence to the contrary, we find no
compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this
application.
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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 this application in
Executive Session on 9 March 2005, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Ms. Kathleen F. Graham, Panel Chair
Mr. Wallace F. Beard Jr., Member
Ms. Ann-Cecile M. McDermott, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with
AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004-03546.
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Nov 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, HQ AETC/DOF, dated 3 Jan 05, w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Jan 05.
KATHLEEN F. GRAHAM
Panel Chair
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