RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-02518
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he received the Air Force
Recruiter Ribbon (AFRR) and the Air Force Master Level Occupational
Badge for Supply.
EXAMINER’S NOTE: On 14 September 2004, AFPC/DPPRSP informed the
applicant that verification was done and a DD Form 215 was issued to
award him the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) with one Oak
Leaf Cluster (OLC) and the Air Force Recruiter Ribbon. Therefore, the
only issue to be considered by the Board is the applicant's contention
regarding the Air Force master level occupation badge.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The decorations were not available when he retired.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) on 12 June
1954 for a period of six years. He was progressively promoted to
Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt). He retired on 1 July 1971. His Air
Force Specialty (AFSC) at the time of his retirement was L64790,
Materials Facilities Superintendent. He served 20 years, 6 months and
21 days of active service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPF states Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2923, Aeronautical,
Duty and Occupational Badges, is the directive for the qualifications
for award of occupational badges. The Supply, Fuels Badge is the
current occupational badge authorized for Supply personnel. This
badge was not approved for servicemembers to wear until 1987 and is
not retroactive for personnel who were previously in a Supply AFSC.
They recommend the requested relief be denied.
A copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluation and states an extract
from AFI 36-2923 stated the only requirement for the Air Force Master
Level Supply/Fuels Badge for MSgts and above was five years in the
seven level. He had 18 ½ years in the seven level and retired as
SMSgt (E8).
He proudly wears his other decorations to various Vietnam of American
Veterans functions and just wants to look as nice as the Army and Navy
veterans.
Applicant's complete response is attached 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. The Board notes the applicant’s
records were administratively corrected to add the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award with one Oak Leaf Cluster and the Air Force
Recruiter Ribbon to his records. The applicant’s contentions are duly
noted, however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the
Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale
as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the
victim of either an error or an injustice. In this respect, the Board
notes at the time of the applicant’s retirement in July 1971 he held a
Supply AFSC. However, the occupational badge he is requesting was not
authorized for Air Force personnel to wear until 1987 and is not
retroactive for personnel who previously held a Supply AFSC.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, 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-
2004-02518 in Executive Session on 4 November 2004, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Robert S. Boyd, Panel Chair
Mr. Garry G. Sauner, Member
Ms. Carolyn B. Willis, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 Aug 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPF, dated 1 Sep 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Sep 04.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant’s Response, dated 30 Sep 04.
ROBERT S. BOYD
Panel Chair
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