RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03134
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 14 Apr 08
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His AF Form 11, Officer Military Record, be updated to reflect
completion of 100 Southeast Asia sorties, and he be awarded the Air
Medal (AM) with Fourth Oak Leaf Cluster (4OLC) for competing 100
sorties as of 19 Jan 72.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He contends the AF Form 11 credits him witj only 75 missions. He
recalls 105 missions and has four AMs. He believes he should be
properly credited with a fifth AM. He includes his AF Form 11 and a
100-mission certificate.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit
A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered extended active duty on 5 Jan 67, served as a
navigator, was honorably released from active duty in the grade of
captain on 4 Apr 72 after 5 years and 3 months of active service, and
transferred to the Air Force Reserve.
The Air Form 11 reflects 75 combat missions for the period of 21 Feb
70-21 Jul 70. The applicant was awarded the basic AM on 28 May 70 for
the period of 21 Feb 70-23 Apr 70. He received the 1OLC for the period
of 24 Apr 70-21 May 70 on 19 Aug 70. On 29 Oct 70, he received the
2OLC for the period of 22 May 70-12 Jul 70. He was awarded the 3OLC
on 24 Jan 72 for the period of 14 Jul 70-13 Dec 71.
HQ AFPC/DPSO advised the applicant on 2 Nov 06 that the AF Form 11 is
an obsolete form and could not be updated. However, his 100-mission
certificate, dated 19 Jan 72, was filed in his personnel records to
reflect the additional combat sorties.
On 14 Nov 06, HQ AFPC/DPPRY advised the applicant his DD Form 214 had
been administratively corrected to reflect receipt of the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) with 1OLC for his assignment with the
60th Bombardment Squadron, HQ 72nd Bombardment Wing, Ramey AFB, Puerto
Rico, and the 2nd Bomb Squadron, March AFB, CA, respectively.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial for the AM 4OLC. They verified the
applicant’s entitlement to the AFM 3OLC but could not locate a
recommendation or Special order for the 4OLC. He did not submit
documentation to substantiate his claim for the AM 4OLC. DPPPR
discusses the provisions of the Fiscal Year 1996 National Defense
Authorization Act (FY96 NDAA) with respect to the criteria for
requesting decorations and notes that locating commanders, supervisors
and supportive documentation is the responsibility of the requesting
individual.
A complete copy of the HQ AFPC/DPPPR evaluation, with attachments, is
at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 17 Nov 06 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit
D). 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 to warrant awarding the applicant
the AM 4OLC. The AF Form 11 is an obsolete form that cannot be
updated, but the applicant’s 100-mission certificate has been filed in
his personnel records as proper credit for the additional combat
sorties. These additional sorties, however, do not automatically
qualify him for another AM. In this respect, the AM is awarded to US
and civilian personnel for single acts of heroism or meritorious
achievements while participating in aerial flight. Required
achievement is less than that required for the Distinguished Flying
Cross but must be accomplished with distinction above and beyond that
expected of professional airman. Neither the applicant’s records nor
his submission provide convincing evidence he was ever recommended for
or awarded the AM 4OLC. Should the applicant submit a recommendation
for the AM 4OLC from a member of his chain of command at that time, we
would be willing to review his case for possible reconsideration. The
applicant should be aware, however, that submission of such
documentation does not guarantee his request will be approved. In
view of the above and 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 10 January 2007 under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
Ms. Barbara R. Murray, Member
Mr. Reginald P. Howard, Member
The following documentary evidence relating to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2006-03134 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Oct 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 9 Nov 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Nov 06.
JAMES W. RUSSELL III
Panel Chair
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