RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 00-02477
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Due to his work performance, history and level of responsibility involved
with his job, he should have been awarded the AFCM.
In support of the appeal, applicant submits copies of his Airman
Performance Reports (APRs), letters of appreciation and commendation and a
Certificate of Accomplishment for the Journeyman Technician Award.
The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 10 February 1984, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force and
entered active duty.
On 30 May 1984, the applicant was assigned to the SR-71 Branch, 9th
Strategic Recovery Wing at Beale AFB as an SR-71 Ground Crew Member.
The applicant received the Journeyman Technician Award for the period
23 July 1985 through 24 March 1986.
The applicant’s 4 APRs rendered during the contested period contain overall
evaluation ratings of “9.”
The applicant was released from active duty on 9 February 1988, and
transferred to the Air Force Reserve. He completed 4 years of active
service.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Chief, Recognition Programs Branch, AFPC/DPPPR, reviewed the
application and states that applicant has not provided any documentation to
substantiate his claim. Furthermore, there is no indication in his records
that he was recommended for the AFCM. The applicant previously claimed the
decoration had been awarded to him, and now asks that he be considered for
award of the decoration. The letters of appreciation and commendation he
received are recognition of his work performance; however, they do not
automatically qualify him for the AFCM. Therefore, they recommend the
application be denied.
A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluation and provides a statement
from his supervisor during the contested period.
The applicant’s former supervisor states that because of the applicant’s
outstanding achievements during the period May 1984 until February 1988,
the applicant was submitted for the AFCM. In addition, the standard at the
time for submitting supervisors (as himself) was the medal would be awarded
after separation from the service, since it took so long to process through
the appropriate agencies.
The applicant’s complete response, with attachment, is at 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 probable error or injustice. After thoroughly reviewing the
evidence of record, we find no evidence that an AFCM recommendation package
was ever submitted on the applicant. In addition, the applicant has not
provided a copy of the AFCM recommendation package. The statement from the
applicant’s former supervisor is noted; however, we agree with the opinion
and recommendation of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis
for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error
or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we
find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this
application.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been
shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially
add to our understanding of the issue(s) involved. Therefore, the request
for a hearing is not favorably considered.
THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of probable 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.
The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive
Session on 8 November 2000, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Panel Chair
Mr. Jackson A. Hauslein, Member
Mr. George Franklin, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Sep 00, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 2 Oct 00.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 13 Oct 00.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 23 Oct 00, w/atch.
RICHARD A. PETERSON
Panel Chair
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