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AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02179-2
Original file (BC-2012-02179-2.txt) Auto-classification: Denied

ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-00124
	XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded a ten percent increase in his retired pay as a 
result of receiving the Airman’s Medal (AmnM) for heroism.

________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

A similar appeal was considered and approved by the Board on 
2 Aug 12.  For an accounting of the facts and circumstances 
surrounding the applicant’s request, and, the rationale of the 
earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at 
Exhibit F.

The applicant requests a 10 percent increase in retirement 
pay based on the Board’s directive awarding him the AmnM.  

In support of his request, the applicant provides a DD Form 
149, dated 29 Jan 13 and a copy of the Board’s decisional 
documents.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit G.

________________________________________________________________

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

In earlier findings, the Board determined there was sufficient 
evidence to warrant awarding the applicant the Airman’s Medal 
for his role in supporting Operation UNIFIED RESPONSE.  The 
applicant submits a copy of his initial Board action as evidence 
that he should be entitled to the 10 percent increase in his 
retirement pay.  We took notice of the applicant's complete 
submission in judging the merits of the case; however, while the 
applicant’s acts of heroism and personal sacrifice he has 
endured for our nation is noted, we do not find his actions rose 
to the level that would entitle him to the 10 percent increase.  
Aside, while a majority of the Board believed the applicant 
should have been awarded the Airman’s Medal for his actions in 
support of Operation UNIFIED RESPONSE, it was not our intent to 
infer that he should have been entitled to the 10 percent 
increase that can be awarded based on extraordinary heroism.  
Regrettably, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief 
sought in this application.

4.  The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issue(s) 
involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered.

________________________________________________________________

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.

________________________________________________________________

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-00124 in Executive Session on 17 Sep 13, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit F.  Corrected Record of Proceedings, dated 2 Oct 12, 
                w/atch.  
    Exhibit G.  DD Forms 149, dated 29 Jan 13, w/atchs.




                                   Panel Chair


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