RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:	BC-2008-02868 INDEX CODE:	107.00
COUNSEL:	NONE HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Item 13 of his DD Form 214 be amended to reflect award of the Aircraft Maintenance Badge.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He did not receive the aircraft maintenance badge although he completed aircraft maintenance technical school for Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 43131C in July 1973 and completed his 5- level qualification for AFSC 43151C in December 1973.

In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and criteria for the maintenance badge.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 14 Mar 73, the applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force. He was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class having assumed the grade effective and with a date of rank of 24 Apr 74. He was honorably discharged on 24 May 74.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIMC recommends denial. DPSIMC states the Aircraft and Munitions Maintenance Badge, currently titled Maintenance badge was not approved until 1986. Based on this, he is not eligible for the award.

AFPC/DPSIMC's complete evaluation is at Exhibit B.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
19 Jun 09, for review and comment within 30 days.	As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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 an injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof of the existence 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.

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.

The following members of the Board this application in Executive Session on 13 Aug 09, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Panel Chair 
Member
Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-02868 was considered:

Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Jul 08, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIMC, 29 Sep 08.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Jun 09.