RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01329

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, be updated to reflect the award of the 
Air Force Basic Military Training Ribbon.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was an instructor pilot between 1957 and 1962; however, there 
was no instructor ribbon while he served.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 11 Sep 
48.

On 30 Sep 68, the applicant was furnished an Honorable 
discharge, and was credited with 20 years and 20 days of active 
service.   

The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects he was awarded the 
following Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:

	- Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
	- National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star
	- Army of Occupation Medal
	- Good Conduct Medal
	- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
	- Armed Forces Reserve Medal
	- Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
	- Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Star
	- Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
	- Air Force Longevity Service Award with three oak leaf 
clusters

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


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  The Air Force Basic Military Training 
Instructor Ribbon was authorized for instructors at Basic 
Military Training and Officer Training School.  Instructors of 
pilots do not meet the criteria of this award.

They were able to determine that the below Air Force Medals 
and/or Ribbons should have been awarded during the applicant’s 
service from 11 Sep 48 to 30 Sep 68 and were not reflected in 
his records.  Upon final board decision, administrative 
correction of the applicant’s official military personnel record 
will be completed by AFPC/DPSOR:

	- Korean Defense Service Medal
	- Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm   

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


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The applicant contends he was never assigned to a unit that met 
the eligible criteria for the award of the Republic of Vietnam 
Gallantry Cross with Palm (Exhibit E).  


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, to include his 
rebuttal comments, 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 requested relief.


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.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-01329 in Executive Session on 13 Jan 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 25 Mar 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 7 Jul 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Oct 14.
	Exhibit E.  Applicant’s Response, dated 15 Oct 14.