RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02167
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He receive an additional 10 percent in his retired pay.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He received the Airmans Medal (AmnM) in 1964 and retired from
the Navy in 1993; however, he never received the 10 percent
additional pay.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty, which reflects he was awarded the
Airmans Medal and a letter from the Department of the Navy.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The Secretary of the Air Force, Personnel Council approves or
disapproves recommendations for AmnM requiring SAF approval and
determines upon approval, entitlement to 10 percent increase in
retirement pay for the AmnM when awarded to enlisted members for
extraordinary heroism.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial since they were not provided the
applicants military record, nor did he provide copies of the
award elements and special order.
The complete DPSIDRA evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
He has provided the decoration package two other times and is not
sure where the documents end up; however, he submits the package
for the third time for consideration. The package includes a
copy the certificate and the citation that awarded him the AmnM.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is
attached at 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 note the
applicants request to be awarded an additional 10 percent in
retired pay based on extraordinary heroism; however, he
received the AmnM for heroism. In order to even be considered
to receive an additional 10 percent increase in retired pay the
recognized act must have been for extraordinary heroism. The
applicants heroism for which he was awarded the AmnM is duly
noted; however, since it was not awarded based on extraordinary
heroism, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested
relief.
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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 Docket
Number BC-2011-02167 in Executive Session on 14 Feb 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Sep 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 3 Oct 11.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Oct 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 7 Nov 11.
Panel Chair
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