RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03217
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be corrected to reflect the Combat Readiness Medal (CRM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His records should reflect the CRM.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
After a review of the applicants record, AFPC/DPSID found the
applicant is entitled to the AFCM w/1 BOLC, NDSM w/1 BSS, and the
Senior Enlisted Medical Badge and will correct his records
accordingly.
CRM Criteria: It is awarded to members of the Regular Air Force
and Air Force Reserve, and to members of other services after 1
Aug 60, for sustained individual combat or mission readiness or
preparedness for direct weapon-system employment. Specifically,
a service member must meet the following criteria: complete an
aggregate 24 months of sustained professional performance as a
member of U.S. Air Force combat or mission-ready units subject to
combat readiness reporting; or be individually certified as
combat or mission ready and have maintained individual readiness
the entire period according to a major headquarters; or subject
to an individual positional evaluation program according to a
higher headquarters standard. The term "combat ready" is defined
as being professionally and technically qualified in an aircraft
crew position in an aircraft that can be used in combat.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the
Air Force, which is at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the CRM. The applicant did not
provide any official documentation showing he was awarded or
recommended for the CRM. Further, there was no documentation in
his official military personnel file that verifies he served in a
combat ready position for 24 months. Thus, the applicant does
not meet the criteria for the CRM.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 10 Oct 12 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, this office has received no response.
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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. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting relief beyond that rendered administratively.
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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-2012-03217 in Executive Session on 4 Apr 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 May 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 4 Sep 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Oct 12.
Panel Chair
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