RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-03660
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 6 June 2006
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) as intended in
1985, and the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), as originally
intended in 1988.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He received notification in 1985 and 1988, that he would be awarded
the AFAM and the AFCM, respectively. However, they were not
completed as intended by his supervisor and he now requests that
they be awarded.
In support of his appeal, applicant submitted two DD Forms 149,
with a personal statement; a copy of a letter, with attachment,
from his congressman, dated 12 Jul 04; a letter from an Air Reserve
Technician, dated 18 Nov 04, and proposed citations for the AFAM
covering the period 11 Sep 84 to 10 Sep 85, and the AFCM for the
period 1 Nov 90 to 1 Jun 98.
Applicant’s complete submissions are at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant, a unit reservist, is assigned as a Fire Protection
Chief Enlisted Manager (CEM), (3E700). He was progressively
promoted to the Reserve grade of Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt/E-9)
with an effective date and date of rank of 1 Nov 02. He has
completed 24 years of satisfactory Federal service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPRFQ reviewed this application and recommended denial.
Applicant has not provided credible evidence why these awards were
not placed in official channels and has not provided justification
as to why these issues were not addressed until six years after the
fact. Additionally, there is no justification that the “interest of
the Air Force” would be served by this late submission of these
awards.
A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant indicates his duty performance was highly recognized and
brought credit upon himself and the United States Air Force and
through no fault of his own, his supervisor was transferred during
the medal processing period and his replacement failed to follow
through on the task.
Additionally, he gave a summary of his deployments in support of
operations in a remote location in 1992, where he assisted in
building a temporary base and support of “Operation Patriot Amigo.”
Applicant’s complete response, with attachments, 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 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 warranting award of
the Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) and the Air Force
Commendation Medal (AFCM). We took note of the applicant’s
complete submission in judging the merits of the case. However,
other than his own uncorroborated assertions, no evidence has been
submitted to show that recommendations for the AFAM and AFCM were
placed into official military channels during the time periods in
question but were not acted upon through loss or inadvertence. Nor
has any evidence been presented showing that the applicant
attempted to pursue these awards through his chain of command as
provided for in AFI 36-2803 and as recommended in the Office of
Legislative Liaison’s response to his Congressman. We, therefore,
agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force Reserve
office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed
as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to
sustain his burden of having suffered either an error or injustice.
Based on the foregoing, and in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the
relief sought in this application.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will
materially add to our understanding of the issue(s) involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.
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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-2004-03660 in Executive Session on 28 April 2005, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
Mr. Charlie E. Williams Jr., Member
Mr. Gregory A. Parker, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 18 Nov 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ ARPC/DPRFQ, dated 11 Jan 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Jan 05.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, undated, w/atchs.
MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
Panel Chair
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