RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03940
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show that he is entitled to the Noncommissioned
Officer (NCO) Professional Military Education (PME) Graduate Ribbon.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
It was an oversight that his completion of the NCO Preparatory Academy in
1958 was not reflected on his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United
States Report of Transfer or Discharge.
In support of the appeal, the applicant submits extracts from his military
personnel records.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 29 March 1955 for a
period of four years.
He completed the Management Course for Air Force Supervisors (Management I)
at the NCO Preparatory Academy on 23 April 1958, graduating first in his
class of 29, with a superior rating.
He was released from active duty on 5 February 1959.
The NCO PME Graduate Ribbon was established on 28 August 1962 and can be
awarded retroactively to graduates of a certified United States Air Force
NCO PME school, Phases II, III, and IV.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that
although the 23 April 1958 letter from the 25th Air Division states that he
completed an NCO Preparatory Academy, the certificate shows he only
graduated from a management course, from a preparatory academy. The only
certified NCO academies are run by the Major Air Commands (MAJCOMs), and
the 25th Air Division is not a MAJCOM. Since he did not attend or graduate
from a certified Air Force NCO PME school, he is not eligible for the
award.
The AFPC/DPPPR evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 23 May 2003 for review and response within 30 days. However, as of this
date, this office has received no response.
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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 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. After thoroughly reviewing the
evidence of record and noting the applicant’s complete submission, we are
not persuaded that he is entitled to the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO)
Professional Military Education (PME) Graduate Ribbon. In support of his
request, the applicant submits a letter, dated 23 April 1958, indicating
that he completed the NCO Preparatory Academy. In view of this, his
records have been administratively corrected to reflect his completion of
the NCO Preparatory Course. The NCO PME Graduate Ribbon is awarded for
completion of a certified Air Force NCO PME School. Since the applicant
attended a management course, from a preparatory academy, and did not
graduate from a certified Air Force NCO PME school, he is not eligible for
the award. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no
compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.
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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 Docket Number BC-2002-03940
in Executive Session on 10 July 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Panel Chair
Ms. Jean A. Reynolds, Member
Ms. Cheryl Jacobson, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Dec 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 1 May 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 May 03.
WAYNE R. GRACIE
Panel Chair
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