RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-01409
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 1 SEPTEMBER 2006
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show the “V” device was added to his award of
the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He received his 5th Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Flying Cross
award on 3 January 1944. He wants to know if he meets the requirements for
the “V” Device issued on 30 June 2004 by the Secretary of the Air Force,
Dr. James G. Roche. In support of his request, the applicant submits
copies of letters to and from the National Personnel Records Center, a copy
of an article about the “V” Device, and copies of documents extracted from
his military personnel records.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant was relieved from active duty and retired in the grade of
major on 31 October 1963. Applicant was credited with 23 years, 1 month
and 18 days of total active duty service, to include 5 years and 2 days of
Foreign Service.
The applicant’s records indicate he was awarded the Distinguished Flying
Cross (5OLC), the Air Medal (2OLC), the Distinguished Unit Citation Device
(2OLC), the Good Conduct Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, the
American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the World War
II Victory Medal, the Army Occupation Medal, the National Defense Service
Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the Air Force Longevity Service Award (4
Bronze OLC), the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, the United
Nations Service Medal, and the Air Force Commendation Medal (1OLC).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial. DPPPR states the “V” Device is intended
to clearly distinguish and denote a DFC awarded for heroism. Any Air Force
member or veteran who was awarded the DFC for heroism on or after 18
September 1947 is now authorized to wear the “V” Device on the DFC. DPPPR
indicates that DFCs approved for heroism between 18 September 1947 – 2 June
2004 will not be reaccomplished to reflect valor, nor will this entitle an
individual to be considered for supplemental promotion board consideration,
nor will it require update of the DD Form 214 (for retirees or separated
veterans). DPPPR explains the DFC for heroism approved on or after 3 June
2004 will reflect the “V” Device on all elements.
The DPPPR’s evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for
review and comment on 24 June 2005. As of this date, this office has
received no response (Exhibit D).
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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 note that the applicant was awarded
the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism in 1944. As a matter of
information, the “V” device is authorized to denote a specific award for
heroic acts that are heroic or valorous by nature. The Distinguished
Flying Cross is considered a valorous award; therefore, the “V” device is
not required and is considered superfluous. In view of the above, we find
no 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 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 Docket Number BC-2005-01409
in Executive Session in Executive Session on 14 December 2005 and 3 January
2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Ms. Josephine L. Davis, Panel Member
Mr. Wallace F. Beard Jr., Panel Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Apr 05 w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 13 Jun 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jun 05.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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