ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 00-03359
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be promoted to the grade of captain in 1945 upon separation from active
duty or in 1950 after serving an additional five years in the Reserve.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps on
22 April 1944 and entered active duty. He was promoted to the grade of
first lieutenant on 17 October 1944.
On 30 September 1945, the applicant was relieved from active duty in the
grade of first lieutenant.
In a letter, dated 31 October 1952, the Adjutant General, 1st Air Force
informed the applicant that he had been tendered an appointment as a
Reserve officer for an indefinite term. However, the records indicate the
letter was unclaimed and was returned on several occasions.
In a letter, dated 6 March 1953, the applicant requested a retroactive
promotion to the Reserve grade of captain. In a letter, dated 24 March
1953, the applicant was informed that recommendations for promotion may be
initiated at the discretion of the Reserve Unit Commander based upon
attendance and participation in current reserve assignment, overall merit,
capability for increased responsibilities as determined by the Reserve Unit
Commander, and in general, on the same factors as apply to officers of the
active military establishment.
On 1 April 1953, the applicant’s reserve commission was terminated.
On 24 April 2001, the Board considered applicant’s requests that he be
awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC), he be awarded two additional
Oak Leaf Clusters to his Air Medal (AM) for flying 10 combat missions over
the required 25 missions, and promotion to the grade of captain in 1945
upon separation from active duty, or in 1950, after serving an additional
five years in the Reserve. The Board found sufficient evidence to warrant
awarding him the DFC and two additional oak leaf clusters to the AM.
However, the Board determined the applicant had failed to sustain his
burden that he had suffered either an error or an injustice to warrant his
promotion to captain. A complete copy of the Record of Proceedings is at
Exhibit H.
On 12 October 2001, the applicant submitted a request for reconsideration,
contending that he was told that if he took the position as Deputy 67th
Squadron Navigator a promotion to captain would be likely and forthcoming.
However, his priority orders to be returned to the United States for pilot
training came through and he was rushed off and never received the
promotion to captain. In support of his request, the applicant submits his
personal statement and a statement from his former airplane commander.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit I.
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
After again reviewing this application and the evidence provided in support
of the appeal, we remain unpersuaded that the applicant’s grade at the time
of his separation is erroneous or unjust. We noted the supporting
statement provided by the applicant’s former airplane commander; however,
we find no corroborative evidence to substantiate that a request for his
promotion was ever submitted. Furthermore, terminal leave promotions did
not become effective until after the applicant separated and there were no
provisions at that time to entitle him to promotion upon separation.
Therefore, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting his request
for promotion.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the additional 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.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive
Session on 5 November 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Vice Chair
Mr. Billy C. Baxter, Member
Mr. Mike Novel, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit H. Record of Proceedings, dated 15 May 01, w/atchs.
Exhibit I. Letter, Applicant, dated 12 Oct 01, w/atchs.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Vice Chair
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