RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05317
COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. He be entitled to the enlisted Aircrew Member Badge (wings).
2. He be entitled to all awards, citations and medals that are
missing from his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States
Report of Transfer or Discharge. (Administratively Corrected)
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is entitled to the Aircrew Member Badge, because his DD Form
214, item 25a [sic] reflects his Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC)
as A43151E, Maint Tech.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement and a copy of his DD Form 214.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The available records indicate the applicant entered the Regular
Air Force on 18 Jan 1965 and was honorably discharged on 17 Jan
1969. His DD Form 214, item 23a, Specialty Number & Title,
reflects A43171E, Maint Tech.
The applicants remaining military personnel records are
unavailable. Therefore, the facts surrounding his service in
the Air Force cannot be verified.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID states that no action is required. DPSID was able to
verify the award of one Bronze Service Star (BSS) to the
applicant's previously awarded Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), the
Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA), and the Republic of
Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P). His record has
been updated.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.
AF/A30-A1 recommends denial of the applicants request for
entitlement to the enlisted Aircrew Member Badge. A30-A1 states
that he was never permanently awarded the enlisted Aircrew
Member Badge. In accordance with AFM 35-13, Flying Status
Aeronautical Ratings, Designations and Parachute Jump Status,
dated 10 Sep 1962, aircrew members were authorized to wear the
basic Aircrew Member Badge while assigned to an aircrew member
duty assignment, A Prefix Duty AFSC (DAFSC), however,
permanent award of the badge was not authorized until the member
held the aircrew member DAFSC as a principal duty assignment for
a minimum of 36 months. The applicants records indicate he
held the A43171E DAFSC sometime between Jan 1965 through Jan
1969; nonetheless the DD Form 214 is not sufficient
documentation to show assignment to aircrew duties. If the
applicant provides further evidence, A30-A1 will reconsider his
request.
The complete A30-A1 evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 22 Mar 2013, copies of the Air Force evaluations were
forwarded to the applicant 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 error or injustice regarding the
applicants request for award of the enlisted Aircrew Member
Badge. We took notice of the applicants complete submission in
judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the
opinion and recommendations of AF/A30-A1 and adopt its rationale
as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the
victim of an error or injustice. We note AFPC/DPSID has
administratively corrected his records to reflect award of the
BSS to his previously awarded VSM, the AFLSA and the RVNGC w/P.
Aside from these corrections and in the absence of evidence to
the contrary, we find no basis to recommend the additional
relief sought in this application.
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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 this application
in Executive Session on 26 Sep 2013, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2012-05317:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Nov 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 19 Feb 2013, w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, USAF/A30-A1, undated.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Mar 2013.
Panel Chair
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