RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03562
COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He receive a ten percent increase in his retired pay for being
awarded the Airmans Medal (AmnM), effective 1 Mar 85.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was awarded the AmnM and he should have been given a ten
percent increase in his retired pay. He was never notified that
he could receive such an increase when he retired.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants military personnel records indicate he enlisted
in the Regular Air Force on 31 Aug 64.
On 15 Oct 76, the applicant was awarded the AmnM for his acts of
heroism on 18 Feb 76.
On 1 Mar 85, the applicant retired from the Air Force and was
credited with 20 years and 6 months of total active service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of
the Air Force which are at Exhibits C and D.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends the Air Force Decorations Board evaluate
the applicants request to determine if his award of the Bronze
Star Medal [sic] for heroism qualifies for the additional ten
percent in retired pay. The Secretary of the Air Force
Personnel Council (SAFPC) determines entitlement to the ten
percent increase in retired pay upon approval of the AmnM for
enlisted members for extraordinary heroism. In accordance with
the policy in place in 1972, enlisted members awarded the AmnM
for heroism must apply to SAFPC for a determination relative to
extraordinary heroism and eligibility for such an increase in
retired pay.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
SAF/MRBP recommends denial, indicating the applicant was
appropriately recognized for his heroic action with the AmnM.
Title 10 USC Section 8991(a)(2) indicates that certain enlisted
members credited with extraordinary heroism in the line of duty
by the Secretary of the Air Force may qualify for a ten percent
increase in their retired pay. The Secretary's determination as
to extraordinary heroism is conclusive for all purposes.
However, the applicants AmnM citation and an Airman Performance
Report (APR) for the period 15 Mar 76 to 14 Mar 77 describes the
act for which he was awarded the AmnM but does not depict it as
an act of extraordinary heroism. Without additional
documentation, including the commanders recommendation and
witness statements, there is not enough information to determine
if the applicants act should be considered extraordinary
heroism. Supporting evidence should include the original
decoration narrative justification, witness statements, and the
report of investigation from the incident.
A complete copy of the SAF/MRBP evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force and SAFPC evaluations were forwarded to
the applicant on 4 Jun 13 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 an error or injustice. After
thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the
applicants contentions, we find no evidence which would lead us
to believe the applicants actions constituted an act of
extraordinary heroism as required for the ten percent increase
in retirement pay for having received the AmnM for extraordinary
heroism. Therefore, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of SAFPC and adopt its rationale as the basis for
our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error
or injustice. The personal sacrifice the applicant has endured
for his country and fellow service members is noted and our
decision is not intended in any way to lessen the importance of
his service. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief
sought in this application.
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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-2012-03562 in Executive Session on 20 Aug 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Aug 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 Feb 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBP, dated 3 Jun 13.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Jun 13.
Panel Chair
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