ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01303
INDEX CODE: 115.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 14 Oct 06
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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.
(EXAMINER’S NOTE: It appears the applicant’s request that his records
be corrected to reflect award of the Aircrew Member Badge has been
corrected administratively).
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 19 Aug 04, the Board considered and denied an application
pertaining to the applicant, in which he requested 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. A complete
copy of the Record of Proceedings is attached at Exhibit F (with
Exhibits A through E).
The applicant has provided additional documentary evidence through his
congressman’s office and requests reconsideration of his application.
In his most recent submission, the applicant provided a statement from
his former maintenance superintendent indicating he had direct
knowledge the applicant flew well over 10 combat missions as a
crewmember on C-123 aircrafts.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit G.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ USAF/XOOT indicated that they have reviewed the additional
information provided by the applicant for award of the Enlisted
Aircrew Member Badge and determined he met the requirement for
permanent award of the badge by performing aircrew duties for a
minimum of 10 combat missions in a combat zone. They have approved his
award of the Enlisted Aircrew Member Badge and have directed the Air
Force Personnel Center (AFPC) to correct the applicant’s records to
reflect award of the badge. Additionally, an Enlisted Aircrew Member
Badge was forwarded to the applicant.
According to HQ USAF/XOOT, the additional documentation did not change
their recommendation for disapproving the applicant’s request to
include C-123 flying hours in his flight records. The Air Force does
not keep individual flight records on individuals who have separated
or retired. Upon separation or retirement from service, individual
flight records are returned to the member. Additionally, the
retention period for records of individual aircraft flying time was
thirteen months during the period of the applicant’s service, after
which the documents were destroyed in accordance with records
disposition schedules.
A complete copy of the HQ USAF/XOOT evaluation, with attachment, is at
Exhibit H.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 7 Jun
05 for review and response. As of this date, no response has been
received by this office (Exhibit I).
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. Since it appears the applicant’s request to have his records
corrected to reflect award of the Aircrew Member Badge has been
corrected administratively, no further action by the Board concerning
this portion of his appeal is necessary.
2. In an earlier finding, we determined that there was insufficient
evidence to warrant any corrective action regarding the applicant’s
request that his records be corrected to reflect the addition of his C-
123 flying hours to his flight records. His most recent submission
was thoroughly reviewed and his contentions were duly noted. However,
we did not find his assertions and his supporting documentation
sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale proffered by the Air
Force office of primary responsibility (OPR). Therefore, in the
absence of sufficient evidence to the contrary, we agree with the
recommendation of the OPR and adopt its 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.
Accordingly, we conclude that no compelling basis exists to recommend
favorable action on his request.
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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 9 Sep 05, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Panel Chair
Ms. Jean A. Reynolds, Member
Ms. Sharon B. Seymour, Member
The following additional documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit F. Record of Proceedings, dated 1 Sep 04,
w/atchs.
Exhibit G. Letter from Congressman, dated 11 Apr 05,
w/atchs.
Exhibit H. Ltr, HQ USAF/XOOT, dated 16 May 05.
Exhibit I. Ltr, AFBCMR, dated 7 Jun 05, w/atch.
WAYNE R. GRACIE
Panel Chair
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