RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02167 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He receive an additional 10 percent in his retired pay. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He received the Airman’s Medal (AmnM) in 1964 and retired from 
the Navy in 1993; however, he never received the 10 percent 
additional pay. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his 
DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty, which reflects he was awarded the 
Airman’s Medal and a letter from the Department of the Navy. 

 

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The Secretary of the Air Force, Personnel Council approves or 
disapproves recommendations for AmnM requiring SAF approval and 
determines upon approval, entitlement to 10 percent increase in 
retirement pay for the AmnM when awarded to enlisted members for 
extraordinary heroism. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial since they were not provided the 
applicant’s military record, nor did he provide copies of the 
award elements and special order. 

 

The complete DPSIDRA evaluation is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 


 

He has provided the decoration package two other times and is not 
sure where the documents end up; however, he submits the package 
for the third time for consideration. The package includes a 
copy the certificate and the citation that awarded him the AmnM. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is 
attached at 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. We note the 
applicant’s request to be awarded an additional 10 percent in 
retired pay based on “extraordinary heroism;” however, he 
received the AmnM for “heroism.” In order to even be considered 
to receive an additional 10 percent increase in retired pay the 
recognized act must have been for “extraordinary heroism.” The 
applicant’s heroism for which he was awarded the AmnM is duly 
noted; however, since it was not awarded based on “extraordinary 
heroism,” we find no basis to recommend granting the requested 
relief. 

 

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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-2011-02167 in Executive Session on 14 Feb 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 



 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 


 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Sep 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 3 Oct 11. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Oct 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 7 Nov 11.