RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00357
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Award of the Aerial Achievement Medal (AAM) be added to his DD Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was awarded the AAM; however, it is not reflected on his DD Form 214.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of an AAM
certificate and documentation extracted from his military personnel
records.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant entered active duty in the Regular Air Force on 10 June 2003 and
on 26 June 2007 he was placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List
(TDRL). He served 4 years and 17 days on active duty.
The AAM is awarded for sustained meritorious achievement while
participating in aerial flight. The achievements must be accomplished with
distinction above and beyond that normally expected of professional airmen.
Approval or disapproval authority is delegated to wing commanders for
military and Secretary of the Air Force for civilians. Major Commands
(MAJCOMs) will identify the missions and positions that qualify for this
award. HQ USAF/XO must certify MAJCOM criteria.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial. DPPPR states after a thorough review of the
applicant's military record they were unable to locate in the applicant's
military record a special order awarding the AAM and he did not provide a
special order with his request, only the citation. On 29 January 2008,
SAF/MRBR sent a request to the applicant requesting a copy of the special
order awarding the AAM - the applicant did not respond. The special order
is the official document that authorizes decorations.
AFPC/DPPPR’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 28 March 2008, the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review
and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). 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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an error or injustice. After thoroughly reviewing the
applicant’s submission and the evidence of record there appears to be no
official documentation, such as a special order in the applicant’s military
personnel records showing that he was awarded the AAM. Therefore, 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. In the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to
recommend granting the relief sought.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the
existence of an error or an injustice; the application was denied without a
personal appearance; and 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-2008-
00357 in Executive Session on 6 May 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Ms. Kathleen F. Graham, Panel Chair
Mr. Vance E. Lineberger, Member
Mr. Don H. Kendrick, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 January 2008, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 12 March 2008.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 March 2008.
KATHLEEN F. GRAHAM
Panel Chair
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