RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04167 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His official records be changed to show he received the Air 
Force Commendation Medal (AFCM). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was awarded the AFCM after his release from active duty, but 
the paperwork and award were lost in a flood in 2001. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The relevant facts pertaining to this application are described 
in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary 
responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit C. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or injustice. The AFCM is awarded to member of the 
Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any 
capacity with the Air Force after 24 Mar 58, distinguished 
themselves by meritorious achievement and service. A thorough 
review of the applicant’s official military personnel records 
failed to reveal any evidence the applicant was recommended for 
or awarded the AFCM. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation, with attachments, 
is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 19 Nov 12 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 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 of injustice. 
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 
no basis to recommend granting the relief. 

 

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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. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-04167 in Executive Session on 2 May 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 Panel Chair 

 Member 

 Member 

 

 


The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-04167 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Sep 12. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 3 Nov 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Nov 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair