RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01197
Case 3
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 21 OCTOBER 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Combat
Readiness Medal (CRM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He believes he qualifies for the medal based on his past
qualifications and records.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of his units
of assignment.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 20 November 1944, the applicant was commissioned in the Air Corps
(AC) of the Army of the United States (AUS) as a second lieutenant
(2Lt).
The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects he was awarded the Air Force
Longevity Service Award with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters (AFLSA w/2B
OLCs), Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC), Air Force Reserve Medal
(AFRESM), Missile Badge, Information Badge, Air Medal with one Bronze
Oak Leaf Cluster (AM w/1B OLC), Air Force Longevity Service Award
Ribbon with four Oak Leaf Clusters, Presidential Unit Citation (PUC),
Army Good Conduct Medal, Army of Occupation Medal (Japan), National
Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star (NDSM w/1 BSS),
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic Pacific Campaign
Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship
Ribbon, Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, World War
II Victory Medal (WWIIVM), and the United Nations Service Medal
(UNSM).
The applicant was honorably retired on 14 March 1967. He had 20
years, 5 months and 19 days of satisfactory service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends the requested relief be denied. AFPC/DPPPR
states the CRM was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force. It
was awarded to members of the Air Force and Air Force Reserve, and to
members of other services after 1 August 1960, for sustained
individual combat or mission readiness or preparedness for direct
weapon-system employment. Specifically, the servicemember must meet
the following criteria: complete an aggregate 24 months of sustained
professional performance as a member of the U. S. Air Force combat or
mission-ready units subject to combat readiness reporting; or be
individually certified a combat or mission ready and maintained
individual positional evaluation program according to a higher
headquarters standard. The term “Combat Ready” is defined as being
professionally and technically qualified in an aircraft crew position
in an aircraft that can be used in combat.
DPPPR further states after a thorough review of the applicant’s
military record they were unable to locate source documentation to
substantiate award of the CRM. The units of assignment were prior to
1 August 1960.
A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachments, 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 the records
do not correctly reflect all of his duties and locations. His 1964 or
1965 Reserve Active Duties are not listed on the Chronological Listing
of Service.
In order for him to retire he had to fulfill at least five years of
Reserve Active Duty after resigning from the Regular Air Force in 1961
(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 an error or an injustice. We took notice of the
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case;
however, we agree with the opinion and the recommendation of the Air
Force and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or an injustice. A
thorough review of the applicant’s military records did not reflect
any documentation to support award of the CRM. His records further
reflected his units of assignment were prior to 1 August 1960.
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-
2006-01197 in Executive Session on 14 September 2006, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Panel Chair
Ms. Patricia R. Collins, Member
Mr. Reginald P. Howard, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Apr 06, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR dated 4 May 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 May 06.
Exhibit E. Applicant’s Response, dated 8 Jun 06, w/atch.
WAYNE R. GRACIE
Panel Chair
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