RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-00853
INDEX NUMBER: 107.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None
XXX-XX-XXXX HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) for his four
years of active duty.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or
unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from
the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter
prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force found at
Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial of the applicant’s request. The
supervisor of a service member is responsible for determining
whether or not an individual should be recommended for a
decoration. Award of a decoration is not automatic. The applicant
did not provide any documentation showing that he was considered
for a decoration for his four years of active duty service.
A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 12 April for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a
response has not been received.
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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. 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 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.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of 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 Docket Number 02-00853 in
Executive Session on 14 May 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. John L. Robuck, Panel Chair
Ms. Brenda L. Romine, Member
Mr. Thomas J. Topolski, Member
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Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Mar 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 8 Apr 02.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 12 Apr 02.
JOHN L. ROBUCK
Panel Chair
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