RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02533
			COUNSEL:  NONE
     			HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, be amended to reflect award of the 
Distinguished Unit Citation (DUC).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was assigned to the 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing (SRW), 
Forbes Air Force Base (AFB), KS, from May 1964 to Aug 1965.  The 
unit received the DUC during this period but it is not reflected 
on his DD Form 214.   

The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 5 Jun 1963, the applicant entered active duty.

His records show he was assigned to Forbes AFB, KS, from 1 Sep 
1964 to 27 Aug 1965.

On 2 Jun 1967, he was honorably discharged.

He served 3 years, 11 months and 28 days on active duty.

The Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), formerly the DUC, is 
awarded to units of the United States Armed Forces for 
outstanding performance in action against an armed enemy 
occurring on or after, 16 Oct 1941 for the US Navy, and on or 
after 7 Dec 1941 for the US Army and US Air Force units.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial.  The applicant was assigned to the 
55 SRW from 1 Sep 1964 to 27 Aug 1965; however, DPSID is unable 
to verify the unit was awarded the PUC during his period of 
assignment rendering him ineligible for the award.  To grant the 
applicant relief would be contrary to the eligibility criteria 
established by DOD Manual 1348.33, Manual of Military 
Decorations and Awards.  Based on a review of the applicant’s 
official military records, DPSID will administratively correct 
the applicant’s records to show award of the Air Force 
Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) 

The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, 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 29 Oct 2013 for review and comment within 30 days.  
As of this date, this office has not received a response 
(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 to warrant 
awarding the DUC.  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 and adopt its rationale as the basis for 
our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an 
error or injustice.  Therefore, other than the administrative 
correction awarding the AFOUA, we find no basis to recommend 
granting the additional relief sought. 

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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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-02533 in Executive Session on 25 Mar 2014, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

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The following documentation was considered:    

     Exhibit A.  DD Forms 149, dated 21 May 2013.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Available Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 16 Sep 2013, w/atch.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Oct 2013.   




                                    
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