RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-03276
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 29 April 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His WD AGO Form 53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable
Discharge, be updated to reflect his entitlement to wear Air Crew wings.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is researching his family genealogy and wants his military records to
correctly reflect his accomplishments.
In support of his application, the applicant provides a personal statement,
copies of his military discharge documents, a card certifying his rating as
an aircrew member, and assorted military identification and qualification
cards. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to the limited records available, the applicant enlisted in the
Enlisted Reserve Corps of the Army on 13 July 1944 at the age of 17 in the
grade of private (E-1). He served as a clerk typist. On 10 January 1946,
the applicant was called to active duty and was promoted to the rank of
private first class in March 1946. The applicant served as a Supply Non-
Commissioned Officer.
On 4 March 1947, the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army
Regulation 615-365, for convenience of the government.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AF/XOOT recommends denial of the applicant’s request. XOOT states although
the documents submitted by the applicant reflects he may have been
authorized to wear aircrew wings during the execution of related duties,
they do not indicate he was ever awarded an aviation badge, or met the
requirements for permanent award of the badge. The applicant submitted a
card with the rating of Air Crew on it; however, there is no evidence of
Aeronautical Orders, a flight log, or any reference to him performing
aircrew duties in the submitted documentation.
The XOOT evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
After reviewing the Air Force advisory opinion, it is apparent to him that
he is not qualified to wear the Air Crew wings. He received no formal
training or official award of the badge. He has no additional
documentation other than what he has already forwarded. He was hoping the
Air Force had more documentation on file. It appears his appeal is just a
waste of time and effort; therefore, he sees no reason to pursue his quest
further for so trivial a matter. The applicant’s rebuttal 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. The applicant requests his records be
corrected to reflect his entitlement to wear the Air Crew Wings.
Notwithstanding the applicant’s statement that he sees no reason to pursue
his request after receiving the Air Force advisory opinion, we reviewed the
evidence of record and the applicant’s submission; however, we find that
other than the applicant’s assertions, we have no evidence to indicate his
entitlement to wear the Air Crew Wings. Therefore, we agree with the
opinion and recommendation 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 an error or injustice.
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 this application in Executive
Session on 20 June 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael J. Maglio, Panel Chair
Ms. Mary C. Puckett, Member
Ms. Patricia R. Collins, Member
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was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Sep 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AF/XOOT, dated 6 Dec 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Apr 06.
Exhibit E. Applicant’s Letter, dated 14 May 06.
MICHAEL J. MAGLIO
Panel Chair
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