RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02575
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Medal with First and Second Oak Leaf Clusters
(AM w/1 and 2 OLC).
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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 (Exhibit C).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommended denial. They indicated that the applicant
served on active duty during the period 17 September 1965 through 21
January 1969, with an overseas tour in Taiwan during the period 29 May
1967 through 1 October 1968. His DD Form 214 reflects award of the
National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of
Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Air Force Good Conduct Medal. His unit,
the 50th Tactical Airlift Squadron (TAS), earned the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award with V device and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry
Cross with Palm while he was assigned to it, and these have been added
to his DD Form 214.
There is nothing in the applicant’s records to indicate that he was
recommended for, or awarded, the AM w/2 OLC. In item 11b, if more
than three years since the alleged error or injustice was discovered,
state why the Board should find it in the interest of justice to
consider this application, the applicant stated, “The proof I had of
this event was lost to him in a fire along with other documents I
had.”
In the applicant’s initial inquiry to the National Personnel Records
Center, the applicant stated, "the paperwork I had of this event was
lost due to me relocated to another state.”
In order to verify the applicant’s eligibility for the AM w/2 OLC,
this office needs a copy of each order awarding these decorations.
Air Medals are not awarded automatically; a written recommendation
package must be submitted into official channels (signed by the
recommending official and endorsed by the next higher official in the
chain of command). The applicant has not provided any documentation
to substantiate his claim. Therefore, they can not verify his
eligibility for award of the AM w/2 OLC.
The evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 27 September 2002, a copy of the evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant for review and response within thirty (30) days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office.
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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 an error or an 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
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 an error or an 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 AFBCMR Docket Number 02-
02575 in Executive Session on 29 October 2002, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Peggy E. Gordon, Panel Chair
Mr. Christopher Carey, Member
Mr. Billy C. Baxter, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 August 2002, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 9 September 2002,
w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 September 2002.
PEGGY E. GORDON
Panel Chair
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