RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2005-00010
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  7 Jul 06

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect an increase of 10 percent in retired pay based on his receipt of the Airman’s Medal and two Distinguished Flying Crosses (DFCs) awarded for heroism.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was never informed that he may have been entitled to an increase of 10 percent in retired pay based on the decorations he received for heroism.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provided documentation pertaining to the decorations he was awarded for heroism.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant’s military personnel records indicate he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 20 Jul 51 for a period of four years.

By Special Order GB-72, dated 24 Feb 67, he was awarded the Airman’s Medal for heroism involving risk of life on 13 May 66.

By Special Order G-199, dated 15 Nov 65, he was awarded the DFC for heroism while participating in aerial flight on 2 Mar 65.

By Special Order G-5250, dated 22 Dec 69, the applicant was awarded the DFC, 1st Oak Leaf Cluster (1OLC), for heroism while participating in aerial flight on 12 Nov 69.

Applicant was relieved from active duty on 31 Jul 77 and retired, effective 1 Aug 77, in the grade of master sergeant.  He was credited with 26 years and 11 days of active service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR recommended denial indicating that after a complete review of the applicant’s records and the submitted documentation, they were unable to verify the applicant was awarded or considered for an additional 10 percent in retired pay.  Furthermore, they noted the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council (SAFPC) disapproved such a request on 21 Apr 05.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 29 Apr 05 for review and response.  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.  Although we find the applicant's actions which led to award of the Airman's Medal and two DFCs for his acts of heroism to be truly commendable, we find no evidence of either an error or an injustice in this case.  In this regard, we note that the SAFPC considered the aforementioned decorations for award of an additional 10 percent in retired pay and found that, while heroic, his actions did not measure up to the standard required for an "extraordinary" determination.  We believe the SAFPC, having access to prior cases for comparison, is in the best position to make this determination.  In our view, its prerogative to render such determinations should be usurped only under extraordinary circumstances.  In view of the foregoing, and in the absence of sufficient evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommending granted 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2005-00010 in Executive Session on 28 Jun 05, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 21 Dec 04, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 25 Apr 05.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Apr 05.

                                   
                                   Panel Chair