RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01303
INDEX CODES: 107.00, 115.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect award of the Aircrew Member Badge
and the addition of his C-123 flying hours to his flight records.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Based on his flight records, he should be authorized to wear the
Aircrew Member Badge.
While in Vietnam during the period May 68 to May 69, he was a
crewmember on a C-123 aircraft.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provided an expanded
statement, copies of his airman performance report (APR) closing 1 Oct
68, flight records, and special and aeronautical orders.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant’s available military personnel records indicate he enlisted
in the Regular Air Force on 22 Jun 66 for a period of four years.
An Aeronautical Order, dated 18 Aug 69, indicates he was designated a
crewmember, effective 20 Aug 69, and was required to participate
frequently and regularly in aerial flights for an indefinite period.
Applicant was honorably released from active duty on 18 Jun 70 and
transferred to the Air Force Reserve. He was relieved from his
Reserve assignment and honorably discharged from the Air Force Reserve
effective 28 Mar 72.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ USAF/XOOT reviewed this application and indicated the documentation
provided did not contain sufficient information to show the applicant
met the requirements for permanent award of the Aircrew Member Badge
or was authorized to perform C-123 crewmember duties.
A complete copy of the HQ USAF/XOOT evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant reviewed the advisory opinion and indicated he is not trying
to get something he does not deserve, he just wants his records to
reflect he was a crewmember on a C-123 aircraft in a combat zone. His
APR shows he was a crewmember and his pay records would probably
provide verification.
Applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E.
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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 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 their rationale as
the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain
his burden of establishing he has suffered either an error or an
injustice. Therefore, in the absence of sufficient evidence he met
the established criteria for award of the Aircrew Member Badge, and
the requirements for the addition of C-123 flying hours to his flight
records, 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2004-01303 in Executive Session on 19 Aug 04, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Panel Chair
Ms. Jean A. Reynolds, Member
Ms. Beth M. McCormick, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 May 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ USAF/XOOT, dated 18 Jun 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jun 04.
Exhibit E. Letter, applicant, dated 1 Jul 04.
WAYNE R. GRACIE
Panel Chair
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