RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-01467
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 6 NOV 2006
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show his entitlement to the Valor “V”
device for a previously awarded Air Medal (AM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Due to the nature of the missions, he should receive the V device for
valor.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant’s military personnel records reflect he enlisted in the
Regular Air Force on 7 January 1959. He was discharged on 29 July
1969, under the provisions of AFM 39-12, Administrative Separation or
Airmen, for character and behavior disorder (passive-aggressive
personality). He served a total of 10 years, 6 months and 22 days
active duty service.
The applicant was awarded the AM for meritorious achievement while
assigned to the 6988th Security Squadron, Air Force Security Service,
from 28 March 1967 to 20 July 1967.
His report of separation reflects award of the National Defense
Service Medal, the Air Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Bronze
Service Star, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial. DPPPR states the AM is awarded to
US military personnel for single acts of heroism or meritorious
achievements while participating in aerial flight and actual combat
support of operations. The Valor device is awarded for heroism. At
the time the AM was awarded to the applicant, it was awarded for
meritorious achievement rather than heroism.
The DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on
27 May 05, for review and comment within 30 days. 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 error or injustice. After a thorough review of the
applicant’s submission and the available evidence of record, we are
not persuaded that the relief requested should be granted. We took
notice of the 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 and adopt its rationale as the basis
for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an
error or injustice. Therefore, we find no compelling basis to warrant
favorable consideration of 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 a 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 no considered with this application.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2005-
01467 in Executive Session on 19 July 2005, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. John B. Hennessey, Panel Chair
Mr. Richard K. Hartley, Member
Ms. Patricia R. Collins, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Apr 05.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 16 May 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 May 05.
JOHN B. HENNESSEY
Panel Chair
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