RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-01634
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), first oak leaf cluster (1OLC), be
added to his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He received the AFCM 1OLC but it is not reflected on his DD Fm 214.
In support of his request, applicant provided a copy of his DD Fm 214, the
AFCM citation, and the AFCM 1OLC certificate. His complete submission,
with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 20
Jul 67. On 30 Nov 87, he was voluntarily retired for years of service, in
the grade of master sergeant.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR reviewed applicant’s request and recommends denial. DPPPR
states that the order awarding a decoration is the primary source document
required to verify award of a decoration. DPPPR asked the applicant on two
occasions to provide a copy of the order. He has not responded to their
requests.
The DPPPR evaluation, with attachments, 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 13 Sep
02 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has
received no 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of error or injustice warranting award of the AFCM (1OLC). While
the applicant could not provide a copy of the order awarding him the AFCM
(1OLC) for the period in question, we are persuaded by the evidence
provided by the applicant that the award was processed and approved on the
occasion of his retirement from the Air Force. In view of the above, it is
our opinion that any doubt in this matter should be resolved in his favor
and that his records should be corrected as set forth below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating
to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was awarded the Air Force
Commendation Medal (AFCM), first oak leaf cluster (1OLC), for meritorious
service during the period 8 November 1983 through 30 November 1987.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 02-01634 in
Executive Session on 12 Nov 02, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Peggy E. Gordon, Panel Chair
Ms. Carolyn B. Willis, Member
Mr. Grover L. Dunn, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following
documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 May 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 4 Sep 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Sep 02.
PEGGY E. GORDON
Panel Chair
AFBCMR 02-01634
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force
Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section
1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating APPLICANT , be corrected to show that he was awarded the Air Force
Commendation Medal, first oak leaf cluster, for meritorious service during
the period 8 November 1983 through 30 November 1987.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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