RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-05187
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect that he was awarded 
the Senior Aircrew Member Badge, rather than the Aircrew Member 
Badge.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He has more than 3,300 hours of flight time; therefore, he should 
be awarded the Senior Badge.

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his DD 
Form 214 and AF Forms 5a- Part 1, Rated Non-Pilot Individual 
Flight Record.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 13 Aug 58, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.  He 
served 4 years, 8 months and 26 days on active duty.  


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AF/A30-ATF recommends denial.  AFM 35-13A, Flying Status 
Aeronautical Ratings, Designations and Parachute Jump Status, 
dated 23 Nov 62, states in part, that to qualify for the Senior 
Aircrew Member Badge, personnel must have performed seven years as 
a First Priority crew member and possess at least a 5-skill level 
in a First Priority crew member Air Force Specialty Code.

Based on the documentation provided by the applicant, he met the 
5-skill level requirement; however, he did not perform seven years 
as a First Priority crew member.  

The complete A30-ATF evaluation is at Exhibit C.



APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 24 Jan 14, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  
As of this date, this office has not received a response.


THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing 
law or regulations.

2.  The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an 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 the rationale expressed as the basis for our 
conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or 
injustice.  In view of the above and in the absence of evidence to 
the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief 
sought in this application.


THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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 AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2013-05187 in Executive Session on 19 Aug 14, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member









The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-05187 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 Oct 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Available Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AF/A3O-ATF, dated 8 Jan 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jan 14.

						

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