RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-01954
		INDEX NUMBER:  107.00
	XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  None

	XXXXXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Air Force Officer Aircrew Member badge.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Although he is an Army officer, he was assigned to the Air Force from 1 Jun 87 to 1 Sep 88 as the Ground Liaison Officer and performed duty and received training that he believes entitles him to the Air Force Officer Aircrew Member badge.  He believes that his service was overlooked because he was one of only five Army officers that served as ground liaison officers to the Air Force on both flight and jump status.

In support of his appeal, applicant provides a copy of inputs provided to the Army for his officer effectiveness report by the Numbered Air Force commander he served under, copies of documentation of the training he received, and a copy of an Air Force Commendation Medal he was awarded.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant retired from the Army in the grade of major in 1998.  While on active duty, in the grade of captain, he was assigned duty with the Air Force under dual supervision of both the Army and the Air Force from 1 Jun 87 to 17 Mar 88.  Among the duties he performed was Army Ground Liaison Officer.  
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AF/XOOT recommends denial of the applicant’s request.  The documentation provided by the applicant does not indicate that he met the minimum requirements for award of the Air Force Officer Aircrew Member Badge.  The training the applicant received was not badge awarding training and the documentation provided does not indicate he was assigned to a position that required him to perform frequent and regular in-flight aircrew member duties.

The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

In his response to the Air Force evaluation, applicant provides additional information he would like the Board to consider.  The applicant provides an overview of his duty performance while assigned to the Air Force unit, his qualifications, training, and details of his performance during two adverse situations.  The applicant also attaches a summary of his career highlights.

Applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit E.

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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 their 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 compelling basis to recommend granting the 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 Docket Number BC-2004-01954 in Executive Session on 20 September 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 16 Jun 04, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, HQ USAF/XOOT, dated 5 Aug 04.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Aug 04.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, dated 16 Jun (sic) 04.