RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2017-01203

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Special Order awarding him the Airman’s Medal be amended to include a 10 percent increase to retired pay.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He believes consideration for the 10 percent increase in retirement pay was not made at the time the Airman’s Medal was awarded to him, and requests a Secretarial decision in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2803, The Air Force Military Awards and Decorations Program, paragraph 7.11.3., “The Airman’s Medal have been automatically considered for the additional 10 percent retired pay increase.   If they were approved for the additional 10 percent increase in retirement pay, their special order approving the recommendation will include a statement to that fact.  If an enlisted member believes consideration was not made at the time the medal was awarded, the member may ask for a Secretarial decision through the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) process.”

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 20 Aug 02, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force.

On 8 Dec 04, the applicant was awarded the Airman’s Medal for heroism, under Special Order No. G-071, involving voluntary risk of life on 10 May 03.

On 18 Dec 08, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge and credited with 6 years, 3 months, and 29 days active service.

On 19 Dec 08, the applicant was commissioned in the Regular Air Force.

The applicant is currently serving on active duty with the Regular Air Force.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

SAF/MRBP recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of error or injustice.

AFI 36-2803 allows for determination of a 10 percent increase in retirement pay for enlisted recipients to be made when awarded the Airman’s Medal for extraordinary heroism.  Extraordinary heroism would be displayed by exceptional risk of life.

The Air Force Decorations Board met on 28 Nov 17.  After review, the board found that while deserving of the basic award, the applicant’s actions that day did not rise to the level of exceptional risk of life.

A complete copy of the SAF/MRBP evaluation is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the SAF/MRBP evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 11 Dec 17 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  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 timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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 considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-01203 in Executive Session on 20 Feb 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-01203 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 22 Feb 17, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpt from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, SAF/MRBP, dated 28 Nov 17.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 11 Dec 17, w/atch.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations regarding AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-01203, and the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.