RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02364 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records reflect award of the Combat Readiness Medal (CRM). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He would like his records annotated to reflect being awarded the 
CRM while serving with the 509th Bomb Wing. 

 

The applicant submits no supporting documentation. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 15 June 1977. 

 

On 9 June 1981, the applicant was honorably released from active 
duty under the provisions of AFR 39-10 (Return from Overseas 
within 30 days of Expiration Term of Service). He served 
3 years, 11 months and 25 days on active duty with 10 months and 
7 days of foreign service. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial. DPSIDRA states the CRM is 
awarded to U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air Force Reserve service 
members, and members of other services after 1 August 1960, for 
sustained individual combat or mission readiness or preparedness 
for direct weapon-system employment. Specifically, a service 
member must meet all the following criteria: 1) Member of a unit 
subject to combat readiness reporting; 2) Individually certified 
as combat and/or mission ready and been subjected to a continuous 
individual positional evaluation program, according to a major 
command or higher headquarters standards; 3) Complete 24 months 

 
of sustained combat and/or mission readiness with no more than a 
120 calendar-day break. 

 

No official documentation was located in the applicant’s military 
record verifying he served in a combat ready position and was 
awarded or recommended for the CRM by his assigned base. The 
applicant’s assigned base/MAJCOM is responsible for verification 
of assigned members being considered combat ready. 

 

The DPSIDRA complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 13 August 2010, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was 
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has received no 
response. 

 

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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 
contentions are duly noted; however, after reviewing the evidence 
of record we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air 
Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as 
the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not provided 
evidence showing his entitlement to the CRM. Therefore, we find 
no basis to recommend granting the relief sought. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of an 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. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-02364 in Executive Session on 26 January 2010, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 

 

 

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-02364 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 July 2010. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Record. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDRA, dated 28 July 2010. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 August 2010.