RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02499

			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 include the award of the 
following Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:

      a. Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), with one Oak Leaf 
Cluster. 
      
      b.  Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA), with two Oak 
Leaf Clusters. 
      
      c.  Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His records do not accurately capture all authorized Air Force 
Medals and/or Ribbons.

In support of his request, the applicant provided copies of his 
DD 215, Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty, dated 2 Jun 13 and  copies of 
Training Certificates and photos from various locations. 

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 11 Aug 
69.

On 7 Jul 72, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge, 
and was credited with 2 years, 10 months, and 27 days of active 
service.   

The applicant’s DD Form 214 and subsequent DD Form 215s reflect 
the award of the following Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:

	- National Defense Service Medal
	- Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars
	- Air Force Good Conduct Medal
	- Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm

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.  

They recommend the Board disapprove the award of the PUC with 
one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster as they were unable to verify any 
units the applicant served with that were awarded the PUC.  

They also recommend the Board disapprove the award of the two 
Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters to the AFOUA.  They were able to 
verify the basic award for service with the 100th 
Organizational Maintenance Squadron; however, they were 
unable to verify additional units the applicant served with 
that were awarded the AFOUA; rending the applicant ineligible 
for award of the Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters.   

Finally, they recommend the Board disapprove award of the 
SAEMR.  There is no official documentation in the applicant's 
official personnel records verifying he qualified as expert 
with either the M-16 rifle or issue handgun to be eligible for 
award.

They were able to determine that the below Air Force Medal 
and/or Ribbon should have been awarded during the applicant’s 
service from 11 Aug 69 to 7 Jul 72 and was not reflected in his 
records:

	- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

Upon final board decision, administrative correction of the 
applicant’s official military personnel 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 17 Nov 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-2014-02499 in Executive Session on 28 Apr 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02499 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 Jun 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 22 Sep 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Nov 14.