RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-00696
INDEX CODE: 110.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Item
13, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or
Authorized, be corrected to read “Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).”
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Her DD Form 214 is incorrect as written because it states she did not
receive any medals. She received a citation to accompany the award of the
AFCM at an award ceremony the month before her discharge from active duty.
She did not realize the importance of updating her DD Form 214 nor did she
know that there was a 3-year time-frame in which to correct an error.
In support of her request, applicant submits a copy of her DD Form 214 and
a copy, with a raised seal, of her citation to accompany the award of the
AFCM.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force effective 29 April 1977 for
a period of 4 years in the grade of E-1. She was progressively promoted to
the grade of sergeant (E-4) effective 1 February 1980.
On 6 October 1978, nonjudicial punishment was imposed on the applicant
under Article 15, UCMJ. She was reduced in grade to airman; and, was
ordered to forfeit $100.00 per month for 2 months. However, the reduction
in grade was suspended until 31 March 1979, at which time, unless sooner
vacated, it would be remitted without further action.
The applicant was honorably discharged on 28 April 1981 in the grade of E-4
for completion of required active service. She had served 4 years of
active duty. A reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 1J was assigned.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied. DPPPR states they advised
the applicant that there was no documentation in her records indicating she
was recommended for, or awarded the AFCM. The applicant did not respond.
DPPPR states that without an order awarding the AFCM to the applicant, they
cannot verify her eligibility for his decoration.
The AFPC/DPPPR evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force advisory was sent to the applicant on 31 May 2002
for review and comment. As of this date, this office has not received a
response.
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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 error or injustice. After reviewing the evidence of record
and the applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that she should be
awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal. Applicant’s contentions are duly
noted; however, we do not find these uncorroborated assertions, in and by
themselves, sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by
the Air Force. While it may be that the applicant was recommended for the
requested award, there is no documentation available showing that the award
was actually approved. In view of the above and in the absence of evidence
by the applicant substantiating her claim, we agree with the recommendation
of the Air Force and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our
decision that the applicant has failed to sustain her burden that she has
suffered either an error or an injustice. Therefore, we find no compelling
basis to recommend granting the relief sought.
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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 21 August 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Lawrence R. Leehy, Panel Chair
Mr. Mike Novel, Member
Ms. Marilyn Thomas, Member
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Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 February 2002, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 23 May 2002.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 May 2002.
LAWRENCE R. LEEHY
Panel Chair
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