RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-
01685
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 24 NOVEMBER 2006
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) or the Air
Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) for his honorable service in the
Air Force.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He should have been awarded the AFAM or AFCM upon his discharge
from the Air Force, as this is common when most who serve honorably
are discharged. He received high marks on all of his promotion
evaluations. During his last year of service he had extensive
surgery due to an illness. He believes this was the reason for the
oversight.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force from
6 Dec 91 to 30 May 95. On 13 Apr 95, he requested separation from
active duty to accept civilian employment. His DD Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, reflects he
was awarded the Air Force Training Ribbon, National Defense Service
Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and the Air Force Good
Conduct Medal.
Applicant’s Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) profile follows:
PERIOD ENDING OVERALL PROMOTION EVALUATION
05 Aug 93 4
22 Feb 94 5
23 Jan 95 5
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied and states, in
part, that after a complete review of the applicant’s official
military record and the provided documentation, they were unable to
verify a recommendation or award of the requested decorations.
The Secretary of the Air Force authorized the AFCM on 28 March
1958, for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States
who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force after
24 March 1958, distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement
and service.
The AFAM is awarded to Air Force personnel for outstanding
achievement or meritorious service rendered specifically on behalf
of the Air Force. It may also be awarded for acts of courage
lesser than for award of the AFCM.
Decorations are not automatically awarded upon completion of an
operational TDY, departure for an assignment or separation from
active duty. Decoration recommendations (AFCM, AFAM, etc.) are
submitted on an individual basis and are a voluntary act on the
part of the recommending official. In making the decision to
submit a decoration recommendation, the recommending official
determines that no other form of recognition would be appropriate.
The complete Air Force evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 24 Jun 05, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a
reply has not been received by this office (Exhibit D).
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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. 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 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. In addition, we note the
applicant has not provided any documentation from his former chain
of command substantiating his request. 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 Docket Number BC-2005-
01685 in Executive Session on 11 August 2005, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Marilyn M. Thomas, Vice Chair
Ms. Sue A. Lumpkins, Member
Mr. Gregory A. Parker, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 May 05.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 21 Jun 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jun 05.
MARILYN M. THOMAS
Vice Chair
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