RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01545

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, be corrected to include the award of the Air Force 
Achievement Medal (AFAM) (Administratively Corrected) and Armed 
Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). 


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was assigned to a unit responsible for medical evacuations 
and supply runs in support of Operation URGENT FURY.

In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of his 
DD Form 214, PCS orders to Norton AFB, CA, approved AFAM 
Citation, and signed AFAM Special Order G-35, dated 27 Mar 87.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 17 Mar 
83.

On 16 Mar 87, the applicant was furnished an Honorable 
discharge, and was credited with 4 years of active service.

The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects the award of the following 
Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:

	- Air Force Good Conduct Medal
	- Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon
	- Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
	- Air Force Training Ribbon   

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 of the AFEM, indicating there is no 
evidence of an error or an injustice.  They were unable to 
locate any documentation verifying the applicant deployed to 
Grenada in direct support of Operation URGENT FURY. 

Based on the review of the applicant’s official military record, 
they were able to determine the below Air Force Medal and/or 
Ribbon should have been awarded:

	- Air Force Achievement Medal

Upon the Board decision, administrative correction of the 
applicant’s official military record will be completed by 
AFPC/DPSOR.

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 30 Sep 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.  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 
that relief beyond that already granted administratively is not 
warranted.  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-2014-01545 in Executive Session on 7 Apr 16 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-01545 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 20 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 30 Sep 14.