ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-01818
		INDEX CODE:  135.00, 102.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS:

In the applicant’s request for reconsideration, he requests that he regain his Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) slot at NAS Corpus Christi, and be given 10 warm-up flights in the T-34 and then placed in the T-44 track located at the same base.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Information extracted from the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) indicates that on 27 November 1995, the applicant was appointed a second lieutenant, Reserve of the Air Force and was voluntarily ordered to extended active duty effective 15 March 1996.  He is currently serving on active duty in the grade of captain, with a date of rank and an effective date of 15 March 2000.  The applicant is currently serving at Mildenhall, UK.

On 28 July 2003, the Board considered the applicant’s request that he regain his Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) slot at NAS Corpus Christi, and that his record be cleansed of his Officer Performance Reports (OPRs)/Education/Training Reports (TRs) from Vance AFB and any others between the time he left NAS Whiting Field until his return to UPT.  The Board considered these requests and granted that he regain his UPT slot at Vance AFB, OK, and that his military record be cleansed of the TR closing 12 June 2001, received while stationed at Vance AFB, OK.  The Board denied his request to regain his UPT slot at NAS Corpus Christi and that his military record be cleansed of his OPRs and TRs between the time he left NAS Whiting Field until his return to UPT.  For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s service, and, the Board’s consideration of the appeal, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit J.

On 11 August 2003, the applicant submitted a request for reconsideration, contending that attendance into the Corpus Christi’s T-44 program with the requested T-34 warm-up rides will ensure that an unbiased training is procured.  This choice would provide him the best training environment option and ultimately result in the greatest benefit to the Air Force.  
In support of his appeal, the applicant submits a personal statement and supportive statements.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit K.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

In earlier findings in this case, we determined the circumstances of his case warranted his being given an opportunity to reenter Undergraduate Pilot Training; however, not at the Navy facility as he requested.  We have reviewed the applicant’s recent request and we remain unpersuaded with his argument in requesting UPT training with the Navy.  We took note of the applicant’s contention that the leadership at Vance AFB has changed slightly.  Appropriate officials were contacted to investigate the leadership that remains at Vance AFB.  Contrary to the applicant’s assertions, we found that only one person remains at Vance AFB, OK.  However, this finding is sufficient enough for the Board to reevaluate its position regarding the location for UPT training.  Appropriate Air Force officials have advised that there are Air Force installations other than Vance AFB, OK that offer the T-38 advanced track training.  Therefore, we believe that in the best interest of both the Air Force and the applicant, he resume his Air Force flying career with the Air Force, at a training facility other than Vance AFB, OK.  In view of the above, we recommend that his records be corrected as indicated below.  Lastly, we consider this decision concerning the applicant’s training location to be final.  Therefore, in the absence of new relevant evidence, further consideration on this matter will not be entertained.  

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that provided he is otherwise eligible, he be reinstated in Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) at an Air Force Base installation, other than Vance AFB, OK, at the earliest practicable date for the purpose of T-38 advanced (Bomber-Fighter) track training.

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 10 September 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

All members voted to correct the record as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number 02-01818.

     Exhibit J.  Record of Proceedings, dated 28 July 2003,
                 with Exhibits.
     Exhibit K.  Applicant’s letter, dated 11 August 2003, 
				  with attachments.

                                   Panel Chair

AFBCMR 02-01818

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 pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, be corrected to show that provided he is otherwise eligible, he be reinstated in Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) at an Air Force Base installation, other than Vance AFB, OK, at the earliest practicable date for the purpose of T-38 advanced (Bomber-Fighter) track training.

                                                                          Director
                                                                          Air Force Review Boards Agency