RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
		AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS	

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-05317
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  He be entitled to the enlisted Aircrew Member Badge (wings).

2.  He be entitled to all awards, citations and medals that are 
missing from his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States 
Report of Transfer or Discharge. (Administratively Corrected)

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He is entitled to the Aircrew Member Badge, because his DD Form 
214, item 25a [sic] reflects his Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 
as “A43151E, Maint Tech.”

In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement and a copy of his DD Form 214.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The available records indicate the applicant entered the Regular 
Air Force on 18 Jan 1965 and was honorably discharged on 17 Jan 
1969.  His DD Form 214, item 23a, Specialty Number & Title, 
reflects “A43171E, Maint Tech.”

The applicant’s remaining military personnel records are 
unavailable.  Therefore, the facts surrounding his service in 
the Air Force cannot be verified.

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID states that no action is required.  DPSID was able to 
verify the award of one Bronze Service Star (BSS) to the 
applicant's previously awarded Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), the 
Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA), and the Republic of 
Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P).  His record has 
been updated.

The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.

AF/A30-A1 recommends denial of the applicant’s request for 
entitlement to the enlisted Aircrew Member Badge.  A30-A1 states 
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 1962, aircrew members were authorized to wear the 
basic Aircrew Member Badge while assigned to an aircrew member 
duty assignment, “A” Prefix Duty AFSC (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.  The applicant’s records indicate he 
held the A43171E DAFSC sometime between Jan 1965 through Jan 
1969; nonetheless the DD Form 214 is not sufficient 
documentation to show assignment to aircrew duties.  If the 
applicant provides further evidence, A30-A1 will reconsider his 
request.

The complete A30-A1 evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 22 Mar 2013, copies of the Air Force evaluations were 
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 
30 days.  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 regarding the 
applicant’s request for award of the enlisted Aircrew Member 
Badge.  We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in 
judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the 
opinion and recommendations of AF/A30-A1 and adopt its rationale 
as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the 
victim of an error or injustice.  We note AFPC/DPSID has 
administratively corrected his records to reflect award of the 
BSS to his previously awarded VSM, the AFLSA and the RVNGC w/P.  
Aside from these corrections and in the absence of evidence to 
the contrary, we find no basis to recommend the additional 
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 this application 
in Executive Session on 26 Sep 2013, under the provisions of AFI 
36-2603:

    , Panel Chair
    , Member
    , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2012-05317:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 Nov 2012, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 19 Feb 2013, w/atch.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, USAF/A30-A1, undated.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Mar 2013.