RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-03433
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
On 21 July 1996, his squadron commander intended to recommend him for
award of the AFAM. While inventorying old files, he came across the
AF Form 642, Air Force Achievement Medal Justification, and feels it
was accidentally lost or misplaced over the years. He has spoken with
Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) and Air Force Personnel Center
(AFPC) and no one seems to be able to help him with the award of the
AFAM.
In support of his appeal, the applicant has provided a personal
statement and copies of the AF Form 642, a letter of appreciation,
technical training school graduate and Honor graduate certificates,
and seven direct knowledge statements from coworkers at the time.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant, a former member of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard
(PAANG) is currently on the Reserve Retired List awaiting pay at age
60. He began his military career on 13 April 1978 as a Traditional
Guardsman and eventually attained the grade of technical sergeant. On
28 April 1995, he was an honor graduate of the Vehicle Operator
Apprentice Course. On 21 July 1996, his squadron commander filled out
an AF Form 642 for the purpose of awarding the applicant the AFAM for
the period 7 April 1995 to 28 April 1995, his technical training
school dates. On 25 June 2002 he reached 20 satisfactory years of
service and was transferred to the Reserve Retired List awaiting
retired pay at age 60.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
ANG/DPFOC recommends denial. DPFOC contends although it appears
supervisory officials for the applicant may have submitted a
recommendation for award for the AFAM during his military tenure,
there is no available documentation to show the award was ever
approved/awarded by the appropriate authority as indicated in Air
Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2803, The Air Force Awards and Decorations
Program. Further, DPFOC states AFI 36-2803 requires the award to be
submitted within two years of the event or achievement. Applicant
became ineligible for the AFAM for the particular achievement on 27
April 1997. However, DPFOC contacted the PAANG State Headquarters and
was informed the applicant may submit his recommendation to the PAANG
for award of the Pennsylvania Commendation Medal for this particular
award period.
DPFOC’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant contends the signed AF Form 642 was never approved/awarded
due to the unfortunate circumstance that it was not submitted in a
timely manner. He contends the AF Form 642 was lost or misplaced in
his home unit due to various office renovations and Operational
Readiness exercises and inspections. He states he has provided seven
signed direct knowledge statements in support of his contention. He
hopes his request will be approved and he will be awarded the AFAM.
Applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E.
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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 timely filed.
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
including his submission of an AF Form 642 and his belief it was
originally misplaced; however, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air National Guard office of primary
responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion
that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
The ANG notes the PAANG at that time routinely awarded technical
training school honor graduates with the Pennsylvania Commendation
Medal and would have returned the AF Form 642 to the unit with
recommendation that the state award was justified in lieu of the AFAM.
We would encourage the applicant to apply to the PAANG for award of
the Pennsylvania Commendation Medal. 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2004-03433 in Executive Session on 27 September 2005, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael J. Novel, Panel Chair
Mr. Gregory A. Parker, Member
Mr. Patrick C. Daugherty, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Nov 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, ANG/DPFOC, dated 27 Jul 05, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Aug 05.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 16 Aug 05.
MICHAEL J. NOVEL
Panel Chair
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