AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04696
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect award of the United States
Air Force (USAF) Senior Aircrew Wings and the following awards
and decorations:
a. The Air Medal (AM) with six Oak Leaf Clusters (AM w/6OLC) (administratively resolved).
b. The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with two Bronze
Service Stars (AFOUA w/2BSS) (administratively resolved).
c. The Presidential Unit Citation (administratively
resolved).
d. The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVGC
w/P) (administratively resolved).
e. The Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with additional BSSs (administratively resolvd).
f. The Navy Presidential Unit Citation (administratively
resolved).
g. The Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor (DFC w/V).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The medals were not reflected on his separation documents.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of
documents extracted from his military personnel records, unit
summaries, as well the criteria for award of the VSM.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty from 20 Sep 65 to 7 Sep 72,
as an aircraft loadmaster.
On 10 Jan 12, AFPC/DPSIDR notified the applicant of their
determination of his entitlement to the PUC w/1OLC, RVGC w/P, AM
w/6OLC, AFOUA w/V and 3OLC, and VSM w/4BSS and corrected his
records administratively. The applicant was further informed
that his DFC was awarded for extraordinary achievement therefore
making him ineligible for the wear of the V device. The V device
for the DFC is only authorized when the medal was awarded of
heroism.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the
Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AF/A3O-A1 recommends denial noting the applicant does not meet
the criteria for the Senior Aircrew Badge. To qualify for the
Senior Aircrew Member Badge (Wing), the service member must be on
flying status as a crew member, medically qualified, possess at
least a five-level skill, and have performed seven years as a
crew member. While the applicant was on flying status as an
aircrew member and held a 5-skill level, he had not attained the
requisite seven years of aircrew service in order to qualify for
the badge. On 15 Mar 66, the applicant was selected as a crew
member. He separated on 31 Jan 69. On 15 Aug 69, he returned to
flying status as a member of the Air Force Reserve and separated
on 7 Sep 72 prior to attaining seven years of airecrew service.
The complete AF/AO3-A1 evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 24 Feb 12, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).
As of this date, no response has been received by this office.
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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 an error or an injustice regarding
his request for the senior aircrew badge. 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. As for his request
related to the V device for his DFC, we are not convinced the
applicant is the victim of an error or injustice. In this
respect, we note that AFPC/DPSIDR has determined that his DFC was
issued for outstanding achievement, not heroism, therefore
rendering him ineligible for wear of the V device. Therefore,
in view of the fact the applicant has presented no evidence to
support his uncorroborated assertions in this regard, we agree
with said determination. We note the Air Force OPR has
determined the applicants entitlement to the PUC w/1OLC, RVGC
w/P, AM w/6OLC, AFOUA w/V and 3OLC, and VSM w/4BSS and corrected
his records administratively. Therefore, in view of the above
and in the absence of evidence to the contary, we find no basis
to recommend granting any relief beyond that rendered
administratively.
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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-2011-04696 in Executive Session on 26 Jun 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-04696 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Nov 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Military Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AF/A3O-A1, dated 14 Feb 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Feb 12.
Panel Chair
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