RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-03354
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NOT INDICATED

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect award of the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA), the Air Force Overseas Ribbon-Short Tour (AFOSR-S), and the Aircrew Member Badge.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

These decorations were not listed on his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge.

In support of the request, the applicant submits DD Form 214, Special Orders Number G-9, AB-785, G-20 and Aeronautical Order number seven.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 15 Mar 62, for a term of four years and was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class (E-4).  He was discharged on 28 Jan 66, and received an honorable discharge.  He served a total of 3 years, 10 months and 14 days active duty service.

The applicant’s DD Form 214 issued upon his separation reflects 1 year, 6 months and 13 days foreign and/or sea service and no decorations, medals, badges, commendations, citations and campaign ribbons awarded or authorized.

On 19 Dec 07, AFPC/DPSIDR advised the applicant that after a thorough review of his official military record and documents provided they verified his entitlement to the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.  On 17 Jan 08, his records were administratively corrected to reflect the aforementioned awards.

He was also informed that the AFOUA was awarded to the 3411th School Squadron on 4 Feb 63, and he was stationed at Keesler Technical Training Center taking the Navigation Repairman Course.  However, he was in accession training as a student, and students are ineligible for the AFOUA.

The AFOUA was authorized by Department of the Air Force General Order 1, 6 Jan 54.  It is awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units.  The services include, performance of exceptionally meritorious service, accomplishment of a specific outstanding achievement of national or international significance, combat operations against an armed enemy of the United States, or military operations involving conflict with or exposure to hostile actions by an opposing foreign force.

The AFOSR-S is awarded to Air Force and Air Force Reserve members credited with completion of an overseas tour on or after 1 Sep 80.  Air Force and Air Force Reserve members serving as of 6 Jan 86 or later are entitled to reflect all Air Force overseas tours credited during their career.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ USAF/A3O-AT recommends denial and states, in part, the applicant did not meet the minimum requirements for permanent award of the enlisted aircrew member badge during his period of service.  A review of his records revealed 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 62, aircrew members were authorized to wear the basic aircrew member badge while assigned to an aircrew member duty assignment, “A” Prefix Duty Air Force Specialty Code (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.  His records indicate he held the A30151B DAFSC from May 1964 through July 1964, and was removed from flying status upon assignment to Wheelus AB, Libya in August 1964, where he remained until his January 1966 separation.

The A30-AT 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 the applicant on 1 Feb 08, for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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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.  The applicant’s records were administratively corrected on 17 Jan 08, to reflect award of the AFGCM, the NDSM and the SAEMR.  Therefore, the only remaining issues before this Board are his requests for award of the AFOUA, the AFOSR-S, and the Enlisted Aircraft Member Badge.  We note that during the time he was assigned to the 3411th School Squadron at Keesler, he was in a student capacity and students were not eligible for award of the medal. Secondly, the AFOSR-S is awarded to Air Force and Air Force Reserve members credited with completion of an overseas tour on or after 1 Sep 80.  The applicant separated from the Air Force on 28 Jan 66, which is prior to the 6 Jan 86 retroactive date, so he is ineligible for award of the AFOSR-S to recognize his foreign military service served before 1 Sep 80.  Lastly, permanent award of the aircrew member badge was not authorized until a member held the aircrew member DAFSC as a principal duty assignment for a minimum of 36 months.  The evidence of record indicates he held the A30151B DAFSC from May 1964 to July 1964.  As such, he did not meet the minimum requirements for permanent award of the aircrew member badge.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this portion of the 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-2007-03354 in Executive Session on 26 Mar 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 10 Oct 07, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Memo, USAF/A30-AT, dated 4 Dec 07.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Feb 08.