RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05187
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect that he was awarded
the Senior Aircrew Member Badge, rather than the Aircrew Member
Badge.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He has more than 3,300 hours of flight time; therefore, he should
be awarded the Senior Badge.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his DD
Form 214 and AF Forms 5a- Part 1, Rated Non-Pilot Individual
Flight Record.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 13 Aug 58, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. He
served 4 years, 8 months and 26 days on active duty.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AF/A30-ATF recommends denial. AFM 35-13A, Flying Status
Aeronautical Ratings, Designations and Parachute Jump Status,
dated 23 Nov 62, states in part, that to qualify for the Senior
Aircrew Member Badge, personnel must have performed seven years as
a First Priority crew member and possess at least a 5-skill level
in a First Priority crew member Air Force Specialty Code.
Based on the documentation provided by the applicant, he met the
5-skill level requirement; however, he did not perform seven years
as a First Priority crew member.
The complete A30-ATF evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANTS REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 24 Jan 14, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).
As of this date, this office has not received a response.
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. We took
notice of the applicants 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
(OPR) and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our
conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or
injustice. In view of the above and in the absence of evidence to
the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief
sought in this application.
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-2013-05187 in Executive Session on 19 Aug 14, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-05187 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Oct 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Available Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AF/A3O-ATF, dated 8 Jan 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jan 14.
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