RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02364
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records reflect award of the Combat Readiness Medal (CRM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He would like his records annotated to reflect being awarded the
CRM while serving with the 509th Bomb Wing.
The applicant submits no supporting documentation.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 15 June 1977.
On 9 June 1981, the applicant was honorably released from active
duty under the provisions of AFR 39-10 (Return from Overseas
within 30 days of Expiration Term of Service). He served
3 years, 11 months and 25 days on active duty with 10 months and
7 days of foreign service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial. DPSIDRA states the CRM is
awarded to U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air Force Reserve service
members, and members of other services after 1 August 1960, for
sustained individual combat or mission readiness or preparedness
for direct weapon-system employment. Specifically, a service
member must meet all the following criteria: 1) Member of a unit
subject to combat readiness reporting; 2) Individually certified
as combat and/or mission ready and been subjected to a continuous
individual positional evaluation program, according to a major
command or higher headquarters standards; 3) Complete 24 months
of sustained combat and/or mission readiness with no more than a
120 calendar-day break.
No official documentation was located in the applicants military
record verifying he served in a combat ready position and was
awarded or recommended for the CRM by his assigned base. The
applicants assigned base/MAJCOM is responsible for verification
of assigned members being considered combat ready.
The DPSIDRA complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 13 August 2010, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was
forwarded to the applicant 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. The applicants
contentions are duly noted; however, after reviewing the evidence
of record 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 the applicant has not provided
evidence showing his entitlement to the CRM. Therefore, we find
no 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 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-2010-02364 in Executive Session on 26 January 2010,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2010-02364 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 July 2010.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Record.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDRA, dated 28 July 2010.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 August 2010.
Panel Chair
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