RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03063
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to include award of the Enlisted
Aircrew Member Badge.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Although he was on flying status for ten years, orders awarding
him the Enlisted Aircrew Badge were never issued.
He was first placed on flying status in Oct 1951, while assigned
to the 123rd Fighter Bomber Wing and was continuously assigned
flying duties through Apr 1961.
He would like the orders to accompany the wings he wore for
nineteen years to validate his wearing them and to provide
memoirs for his grandchildren.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement, electronic communiqué from the Air Force Retiree
Services Section, and Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, copies
of his DD Forms 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report
of Transfer or Discharge.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered the Regular Air Force on 13 Oct 1947 as an
aircraft maintenance apprentice, Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC)
431X1A. He held that AFSC until he retired from the Air Force
on 31 Jul 1969.
On 21 Jan 1958, the applicant was awarded AFSC A43171A. The A
prefix applies to airmen who hold a principal duty assignment in
the AFSC and are required to fly frequently and regularly.
They are placed in an indefinite flying status as long as they
perform these duties and meet the physical requirements.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. DPSIM states in part, that in
accordance with AFI 11-402, Aviation and Parachutist Service,
Aeronautical Ratings and Badges, paragraph 7.4.1.3, members
participating in at least 10 combat missions as a primary
aircrew member in a designated combat zone are permanently
awarded the basic Aircrew Member Badge. The applicant does not
provide flying status documentation or aeronautical orders
qualifying him for an Aircrew Member Badge.
The complete DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant disagrees with the Recommendation to deny the
award of the Aircrew Member Badge due to lack of adequate
documentation. He was first placed on flying status in
1951 and remained so continuously until 1962. He is sure orders
were issued in 1952 or 1953 awarding him the basic Aircrew
Badge, although it is not reflected on his DD Form 214.
He provides a description of his assignments for which he
received flight pay. The recommendation to deny relief is based
upon current criteria regarding award of aviation badges, and
has little to do with how such awards were given 50 years ago.
In the past, orders were published placing an airman on duty,
which required one year of continuous flying status to be
eligible for the award of an aviation badge.
Senior wings required an airman to complete 2,000 flying hours
and seven years of continuous flying duty. Although he met the
criteria for the senior badge, enlisted flight records were
rarely kept. He requested senior wings be awarded, but could
not produce the required documentation to substantiate his
claim. However, he is sure that orders were completed awarding
him the initial aviation badge in 1952.
His complete response is at Exhibit E.
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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. After careful review of the available evidence, it appears
the applicant was in fact eligible for the Aircrew Member Badge.
In this respect, we note the evidence indicated the applicant
served the requisite 36-months for award of the basic badge
during his period of Aviation Service in accordance with
AFM 35-13, Flying Status Aeronautical Ratings, Designations and
Parachute Jump Status, dated 3 Jun 1957. Furthermore, evidence
indicates he served as a First Priority Crew Member for over
seven years and qualifies for the Senior Aircrew Member Badge.
In view of the above it is our opinion that his records should
be corrected to reflect award of the Senior Aircrew Member Badge
as indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was
awarded the Senior Aircrew Member Badge.
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The following members of the Board considered in Docket number
BC-2011-03063 in Executive Session on 19 Apr 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-2011-
03063:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Jul 2011, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIM, dated 23 Feb 2011.
Exhibit D. Letter, Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Feb 2012.
Exhibit E. Rebuttal, Applicant, dated 6 Mar 2012.
Panel Chair
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