RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01549
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be promoted to the grade of technical sergeant (TSgt/E-6) and
that he be entitled to the Bronze Star Medal (BSM).
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
While serving in the field, as a member of a RAVENS unit, from
October 1970 to July 1971, he received verbal orders from his
commander promoting him to the grade of TSgt and awarding him
the BSM. He states that this was a standing order to pin on the
stripes and wear the BSM after completing a classified mission
in his former unit. Approval of his request will support his
entitlement to receive benefits under the Combat-Related Special
Compensation (CRSC) program.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of a
letter he submitted to the Defense Finance and Accounting
Service (DFAS) and supporting documents from his master
personnel and Department of Veterans Affairs records (MPR/DVA).
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted
from the applicants military records, are contained in the
letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force.
On 21 Jul 10, the applicants record was administratively
corrected to reflect his entitlement to the award of the Vietnam
Service Medal, with two Bronze Service Stars (VSM, w/2BSS) and
the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM).
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOE recommends denial. They found no official
documents/promotion orders in the applicants record to indicate
he was ever selected or promoted to the grade of TSgt. Based on
his Date of Rank (DOR) to SSgt, he would have been eligible for
promotion consideration to TSgt under the Weighted Airman
Promotion System (WAPS) beginning with cycle 71A6. DPSOE notes
that they were unable to verify whether the applicant was
considered or selected for promotion to TSgt because promotion
history files are only maintained for a period of 10 years.
The complete AFPC/DPSOE evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial, stating, in part, no special
order, recommendation, eyewitness statements, or proposed
citation was provided by the applicant or located within the
applicants military records.
The BSM is awarded to any person who, after 6 Dec 41, while
serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United
States, distinguishes himself or herself by heroic or
meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation
in aerial flight
.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDRA evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 6 Aug 10 for review and comment within 30 days. As
of this date, no response has been received by this office
(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 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 offices of primary responsibility and adopt
their 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 sought in this
application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or 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-2010-01549 in Executive Session on 19 January 2011,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Apr 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOE, dated 24 May 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Aug 10.
Panel Chair
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