RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04169
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He receive the Valor device to his previously awarded
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was informed that his basic award of the DFC was upgraded to
the DFC w/Valor; however, he did not keep any documentation
concerning the upgrade.
The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty in the Air Force from 12 Dec
61 to 29 Feb 84.
The DFC was established by Congress on 2 Jul 26 and is awarded
for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in
aerial flight.
On 3 Jun 04, the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) authorized
the wear of the Valor "V" Device on DFCs awarded for heroism.
The applicant was awarded the DFC for extraordinary achievement
on 5 Apr 71. The applicant was also awarded the DFC, first Oak
Leaf Cluster for extraordinary achievement on 12 Mar 71.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial. DPSIDRA was unable to verify
Special Order G-3294 was amended to show the applicants DFC was
upgraded from extraordinary achievement to heroism.
The DFC may be awarded to any person who, after 6 Apr 17, while
serving in any capacity with the US Armed Forces, distinguished
themselves by heroism or extraordinary achievement while
participating in aerial flight. Heroism or achievement must be
entirely distinctive, involving operations that are not routine.
The DFC is not awarded for sustained operational activities and
flights.
The complete DPSIDRA evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 9 Dec 11, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a
response has not been received (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 the applicant has not
been the victim of an error or injustice. The acts of heroism
and personal sacrifice the applicant endured for our nation is
noted; however, based on our review of the evidence of record
and the documentation submitted in support of the appeal, we
find the evidence insufficient to recommend award of the DFC
with Valor. 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.
The following members of the Board considered Docket Number
BC-2011-04169 in Executive Session on 18 Jan 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Oct 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDRA, dated 23 Nov 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Dec 11.
Panel Chair
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