RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02934
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. His Airmans Medal status be changed to read Extraordinary
rather than Ordinary.
2. He be awarded the 10 percent increase in retired pay for
award of the Airmans Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He states it is unfortunate the awarded citation cannot
accurately reflect everything that occurred during the incident.
There were multiple explosions coming from the vehicle which
made several rescue attempts futile.
He was burned, suffered inhalation damage, and was traumatized.
There has not been a day that he has not though about the man
who burned to death because he could not save him.
The term ordinary has the definition of usual, not exceptional,
and common place. However, extraordinary carries the meaning
of beyond what is usual and exceptional in character and
remarkable. He believes the difference in ordinary and
extraordinary was redefined by the rescue attempts while the
vehicle was exploding.
He was not aware the Airmans Medal could potentially increase
his retired pay by 10 percent.
In support of the request, the applicant provides copies of his
citation, certificate, and Special Order for award of the
Airmans Medal.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Available records reflect the applicant is currently serving in
the Regular Air Force in the grade of master sergeant.
On 31 Oct 93, the applicant was awarded the Airmans Medal for
his heroic actions on 27 Feb 93.
The Airmans Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of
the United States or foreign military personnel who, while
serving in any capacity with the United States Air Force,
distinguish themselves by heroism involving risk of life under
conditions other than those of actual conflict with an enemy.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends deny. DPSIDR states they are unable
to verify an injustice exists.
The complete HQ AFPC/DPSIDRA evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 17 Sep 10 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has not received a
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 to warrant
amending his Airmans Medal to reflect extraordinary heroism.
While the applicant believes his actions were extraordinary
rather than ordinary, it is our opinion that the recommending
officials were in the best position to make this determination.
Evidence has not been provided which would lead us to believe
that their decision was erroneous or unjust. 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 persuasive
evidence to the contrary, we find no 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 issues 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-2010-02934 in Executive Session on 16 November 2010, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Aug 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDRA, dated 31 Aug 10.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Sep 10.
Panel Chair
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