RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03023
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Enlisted Medical Badge be added to his DD Form 214, Armed
Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He realizes the badge did not exist at the time he served, but
was wondering if it could be added to his records.
In support of his request, the applicant provides DD Form 214.
His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 25 Jun 62
and was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class
(E-4). He was honorably discharged after serving 4 years on
active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIMC recommends denial. DPSIMC states the Enlisted
Medical Badge was not approved until 1987; therefore, the
applicant is not eligible for the badge.
The DPSIMC complete evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant responded by stating that he has since learned that
the Prisoner of War (POW) medal was authorized the same year as
the Enlisted Medical Badge and yet POWs as far back as World War
II are authorized to wear it; he feels it is unfair and a double
standard.
The applicants complete submission is 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 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 that the applicant has
not been the victim of an error or injustice. While we note the
applicants view that not awarding him the enlisted medical badge
retroactively as has been done with the POW medal constitutes a
double standard, we would point out the determination of
eligibility criteria for awards and decorations is not within the
purview of the Board. Additionally, the applicant has not shown
that he has been treated any differently than others similarly
situated regarding award of the enlisted medical badge.
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 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-2011-03023 in Executive Session on 29 Nov 11 and 19 Jan
12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence for Docket Number BC-2011-03023
was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Aug 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIMC, dated 2 Sep 11.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Sep 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 5 Jan 12.
Panel Chair
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