.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-04393
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect the Air Force Training Ribbon (AFTR).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
According to the Air Force Personnel Center Factsheet, effective Dec 86,
the AFTR is authorized to anyone who served on active duty regardless of
initial accession training completion date.
In support of his request, the applicant submits copies of his DD Form 214,
Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, Special
Order (SO) 21, his AF Form 7, Airman Military Record (page 2), and his DPM
Form 45, Retirement Order.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 31 Aug 72, the applicant retired from military service. He served 20
years and 1 month on active duty.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from
the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by
the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the AFTR was authorized on
12 Oct 80 and is awarded to Air Force service members who completed initial
accession training after 14 Aug 74. In Dec 86, the criteria expanded and
authorized the ribbon to anyone who was serving on active duty in Dec 86,
regardless of when they completed initial accession training.
DPSIDR notes the applicant retired from active duty on 31 Aug 72. In
addition, he was not serving on active duty in Dec 86 when the eligibility
for the AFTR was made retroactive.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 16 Apr
10, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office
has received no response (Exhibit D).
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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. 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. Therefore,
in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend
granting the relief sough 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 BC-2009-04393 in
Executive Session on 17 Nov 10, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Dec 09, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 26 Mar 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Apr 10.
Panel Chair
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