[Robert A Cook PE]

AFM 35.

We need to resolve this absolutely.

A DNC press release, from the Kerry-Edwards website dated April 27, 2004 specifically cites this exact manual, using exactly the same terms and conditions as teh forged memo's.
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DNC 4/17/2004 CLAIM: Bush Was Suspended From Flight Duty For Failing To Take Mandated Medical Exam.

On September 29, 1972, Bush was officially suspended from flying for missing his annual medical examination. The orders note that Bush’s suspension is authorized under the guidelines presented in Air Force Manual 35-12 Para 2-29m, which reads that Bush’s local commander “will direct an investigation as to why the individual failed to accomplish the medical examination.” [Aeronautical Orders, Number 87, 29 Sept 72; AFM 35-13, Para 2-29m]

DNC 4/17/2004 QUESTION: Where Are The Complete Results Of The Required Investigation Into Bush’s Absence From The Exam?
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DNC 4/17/2004 CLAIM: The order suspending Bush from flight duty stated: “Verbal orders of the Comdr on 1 Aug 72 suspending 1STLT George W. Bush…from flying status are confirmed…Reason for Suspension: Failure to accomplish annual medical examination. Off will comply with para 2-10, AFM 35-13. Authority: Para 2-29m, AFM 35-13. [Aeronautical Orders, Number 87, 29 September 1972, emphasis added]

Para 2-29m, AFM 35-13: “When a Rated Officer Fails To Accomplish a Medical Examination Prescribed by AFM 160-1…(1)The local commander who has authority to convene a Flying Evaluation Board will direct an investigation as to why the individual failed to accomplish the medical examination. After reviewing the findings of the investigation, the local commander may convene a Flying Evaluation Board or forward through command channels a detailed report of the circumstances which resulted in the officer’s failure to accomplish a medical examination, along with a recommendation that the suspension be removed. (2) The individual’s major command will forward the report along with the command recommendation to USAFMPC/DPMAJD, Randolph AFB TX 78148 for final determination.” [Para 2-29m, AFM 35-13, emphasis added]

[Andy from Chapel Hill]

Good find! Now we need to establish if such a manual exists. If it does not, then BINGO.

[dread78645]

AFM 35.

We need to resolve this absolutely.

Yep. A routine scheduling order would have been IAW AFM 160-1
Judicial proceedings after failure to appear would have been IAW AFM 35-13.