RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02206
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show he was awarded the Air Force
Commendation Medal (AFCM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was awarded the AFCM on or near the last day of his active duty
service.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his DD Form
214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, a copy of
DD Form 2224 Certificate for award of the Air Force Commendation
Medal, and a copy of a Citation for award of the Air Force
Commendation Medal.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant’s available records reflect that he entered the Regular Air
Force on 9 December 1983 and separated from active duty with an
honorable discharge on 10 December 1992. He is entitled to the Air
Force Achievement Medal with two devices, Air Force Outstanding Unit
Award with one device, Air Force Organizational Excellence award, Air
Force Good Conduct Medal with two devices, Air Force Professional
Military Education Graduate Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal,
Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service
Award Ribbon with one device and the Air Force Training Ribbon. He
served nine years and one day of active military service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial. The applicant was asked to provide
a copy of the order awarding him the AFCM but he did not respond.
Without an order his entitlement to the AFCM cannot be verified.
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 3
Oct 03, 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of error or injustice. After a thorough review of the
applicant’s submission and the available evidence of record, we are
not persuaded that the relief requested should be granted. We took
notice of the 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 former member has not been the
victim of an error or injustice. Should the applicant secure
documentation showing the medal was placed into official channels and
an official order was issued approving this medal, the Board would
reconsider his application. In the absence of such evidence, we find
no compelling basis to warrant favorable consideration of 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 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 no considered with this application.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2003-
02206 in Executive Session on 6 November 2003, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Marilyn Thomas, Vice Chair
Mr. Roscoe Hinton, Member
Mr. J. Dean Yount, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 May 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 25 Sep 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Oct 03.
MARILYN THOMAS
Vice Chair
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