RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2014-01111
		
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect that he was 
awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He found out he received the medal just after getting out of the 
Air Force, but it was not annotated on his DD Form 214.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 
23 Sep 65.

On 5 Jun 69, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, 
and was credited with 4 years, 8 months, and 13 days of active 
service.

On 27 May 14, AFPC/DPSID administratively corrected the 
applicant’s records to reflect that he was awarded the Vietnam 
Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars (VSM w/3BSS) and 
the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P).  

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


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends relief be granted.  While a review of the 
applicant’s records did not reveal special orders substantiating 
that the applicant was awarded the AFCM, he has provided a 
signed certificate and citation which appear to be authentic, 
which are also contained in his records.

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


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 25 Jul 14 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.  Sufficient 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 and 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 been the victim of an error or injustice.  
Therefore, we recommend the applicant's records be corrected as 
indicated below.	


THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that his 
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, issued in conjunction with his 5 Jun 69 
separation, be amended in Item 24, Decorations, Medals, Badges, 
Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or 
Authorized, to include the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-01111 in Executive Session on 18 Dec 14, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
	
	


All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The 
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-01111 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 6 Mar 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 27 May 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jul 14.