RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04457
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His retirement pay be considered for a 10 percent increase due
to the award of the Airmans Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His records do not indicate that his retirement pay was
considered for a 10 percent increase at the time he was awarded
the Airmans Medal.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides his Airmans
Medal, the special order and citation.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Air Force who served
from 20 September 1990 through 28 February 2013.
The applicant was awarded the Airmans Medal on 8 September 1998
for distinguishing himself by voluntarily risking his life on
14 April 1997 in Brazzaville, Congo. While serving as a
surgical services craftsman, he was one of the first responders
on the scene after a cargo airplane crashed at the end of a
runway. The applicant helped pull a trapped crew member from
the wreckage and returned to the burning aircraft to rescue
another crew member from the smoke filled fuselage.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID defers to the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel
Council (SAFPC) for a recommendation. AFPC/DPSID was unable to
verify the applicant was ever considered for the additional 10
percent retirement pay.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
SAF/MRBP recommends denial. The Airmans Medal is awarded for
voluntary risk of life under conditions other than those of
conflict with an armed enemy of the United States. The saving
of a life or the success of the voluntary heroic act is not
essential. Do not award for normal performance of duties.
Per AFI 26-3203, Service Retirements, Since 1979, enlisted
members who have been awarded the Silver Star, the Distinguished
Flying Cross for heroism in a noncombat action, or the Airmans
Medal have been automatically considered for the additional
10 percent pay increase. If they were approved for the
additional 10 percent increase in retirement pay, the special
order approving the decoration will include a statement to that
fact. The absence of a statement on the special order
authorizing the additional 10 percent retirement pay may
indicate that it was not approved by SAFPC. If the member
believes consideration was not made at the time the medal was
awarded, they may ask for a Secretarial decision.
The assumption of regularity would indicate that the process in
effect since 1979 was followed: upon approval of the Airmans
Medal, the applicant was considered for the additional
10 percent retired pay and did not meet the criteria and
therefore, it was not approved.
Additionally, the applicants Airmans Medal citation was
reviewed and it was determined that his level of heroism, while
noteworthy, did not meet the level needed for the award of the
additional 10 percent increase in retirement pay. That
determination was based on a review of previously awarded
Airmans Medals and the 10 percent increase.
The complete SAF/MRBP evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 9 October 2013 and 15 October 2013, for review and
comment within 30 days (Exhibits E and F). 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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. After a
thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant's
complete submission, we are not persuaded by the evidence
submitted that the applicant should receive a ten percent
increase in his retirement pay. The applicants heroism is
noted and our decision in no way lessons the value of his
contributions while in service. However, a review by SAFPC
determined that an increase in pay is not warranted. We agree.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find
no basis to grant 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-2012-04457 in Executive Session on 3 December 2013,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Sep 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 9 Oct 13.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Oct 13.
Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Oct 13.
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