RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03983
INDEX CODE: 115.03
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be permanently awarded the Air Force Enlisted Aircrew Badge (Basic).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Air Force Instruction (AFI) 11-402, Table 9.1, Line 2, clearly states that
12-months on flying status is the required duration to be awarded the Non-
Rated Enlisted Aircrew Badge, and he has met this criteria.
In support of his appeal, he has provided copies of AFI 11-402, Table 9.1,
Line 2, dated 29 July 2003, aeronautical orders verifying flight status
from 13 November 1991 to 24 May 1993, an AF Form 8, Certificate of Aircrew
Qualification, dated 26 April 1992, and AF Form 702, Individual
Physiological Training Record.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving in the Air National Guard (ANG) in the
grade of major, and previously served as an enlisted, non-rated aircrew
member from 13 November 1991 to 24 May 1993.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
USAF/A3O-AT recommends denial of the applicant’s request due to the fact
that he did not meet the requirements of Air Force Regulation (AFR) 60-13
for permanent award of the Badge.
AFR 60-13 (Change 1), dated 18 May 1987, paragraph 7.5(1), which was the
policy in effect during the applicant’s period of Aviation Service, states
that to permanently award the badge, a member must be assigned to, and
perform primary duty as, an aircrew member for a total of 24 months.
Although subsequent AFIs have varying requirements, they do not apply to
the applicant’s period of service. The current instruction governing
Aeronautical Ratings and Badges, AFI 11-402, dated 25 September 2007,
requires 36 paid-months of Operational Flying.
The USAF/A3O-AT evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 1
February 2008, for review and comment, within 30 days. However, as of this
date, no response has been received by this office.
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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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant's
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. The
applicant’s contentions are noted; however, the AFI extract he furnished
was not the policy in effect during his period of Aviation Service, and the
evidence indicates he did not have the requisite 24-months for award of the
badge during his period of Aviation Service. Therefore, in the absence of
evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting
the relief sought in this application.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been shown
that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to
our understanding of the issue(s) involved. Therefore, the request for a
hearing is not favorably considered.
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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 Docket Number BC-2007-03983
in Executive Session on 13 March 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Ms. Karen A. Holloman, Member
Ms. Josephine L. Davis, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Dec 07, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, USAF/A30-AT, dated 16 Jan 08, w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Feb 08.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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