RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 00-02328
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) for his tour in
Korea.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The recommendation package was lost due to the turnover of personnel.
He worked extremely hard in Korea and feels the AFAM is warranted.
In support of his request, applicant submits a personal statement, a
statement from the former Disbursing Agent, a copy of the proposed
AFAM citation, and additional documents associated with the issues
cited in his contentions. These documents are appended at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty during the period 2 Jul 80 -
31 Jul 00, with an overseas tour in Korea during the period 10 Sep 85
- 4 Sep 86. On 31 Jul 00, he was relieved from active duty in the
grade of master sergeant (E-7) and retired, effective 1 Aug 00. He
had completed a total of 20 years and 29 days of active service for
retirement.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Recognition Programs Branch, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, stated that the
applicant’s request to have the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and
the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal added to his DD Form 214 has been
administratively corrected. On 5 Oct 00, DPPPR informed the applicant
that documentation was needed to verify his claim for the Air Force
Achievement Medal (AFAM). DPPPR stated that the applicant has waited
over 20 years, and after his retirement, to submit his claim. There
is no indication in the applicant’s records that he was recommended
for an AFAM for his tour in Korea, and he has not provided any
documentation to substantiate his claim. DPPPR recommended the
applicant request for award of the AFAM be disapproved. A complete
copy of this evaluation is appended at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
He stated that he cannot provide the DÉCOR-6, but he has provided a copy of
the proposed citation and a recommendation from the Disbursing Agent. A
complete copy of this response is appended at Exhibit E.
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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. 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 and adopt the rationale expressed as
the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain
his burden that he has suffered either an error or an injustice.
While we note the Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) citation provided
in support of the applicant’s appeal, no documentary evidence has been
presented substantiating to our satisfaction that the recommendation
for the requested award was officially placed in military channels,
that such a recommendation was lost, or that the recommendation would
have be approved. In view of the above and in the absence of clear
and convincing evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis
to recommend approval of the applicant’s request for award of the
AFAM.
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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.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 16 January 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Benedict A. Kausal IV, Panel Chair
Ms. Olga M. Crerar, Member
Mr. Richard M. McCormick, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Aug 00, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 31 Oct 00, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 22 Nov 00.
Exhibit E. Letter from applicant, dated 8 Dec 00.
BENEDICT A. KAUSAL IV
Panel Chair
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