RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03419
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he received a 10 percent
increase in his retirement pay due to receiving the Airmans
Medal (AmnM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He received the AmnM for saving a little girl from drowning. He
did not realize at the time that he could receive a 10 percent
increase in his retirement pay for receiving the AmnM and now
humbly requests the increase.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides his DD Form
214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted
from the applicants master personnel records, are described in
the letter prepared by the Air Force office of responsibility
which is included at Exhibit C. Therefore, there is no need to
recite these facts in this record of proceedings.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial indicating there is no evidence
of an error or injustice. The AmnM 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, distinguished themselves by heroism involving voluntary
risk of life under conditions other than those of actual
conflict with the enemy. The Secretary of the Air Force
Personnel Council (SAFPC) determines entitlement to a 10 percent
increase in retirement pay for the AmnM when awarded to enlisted
members for extraordinary heroism upon approval of the award.
According to Special Order GB-690, dated 15 Sep 89, SAFPC
approved the award of the AmnM for the applicants heroism on
31 Mar 89, but not for extraordinary heroism. Since the
applicant did not receive the AmnM for extraordinary heroism he
does not qualify for consideration of entitlement to an
additional 10 percent increase in retirement pay.
A complete copy of AFPC/DPSIDRAs complete advisory is at
Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 10 Nov 11, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. As of
this date, no response has been received by this office
(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 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 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.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-03419 in Executive Session on 22 March 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Vice Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Sep 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDRA, dated 12 Oct 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Nov 11.
Vice Chair
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