RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02312
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: Yes
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 26 JAN 07
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
be corrected to reflect award of the Air Force Achievement Medal
(AFAM) for the period 25 June 1984 to 30 November 1986.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He earned the AFAM during his first enlistment. He was abruptly
separated from active duty under the Early Separation Program—Strength
Reduction. At the time of his separation, he was unaware of the
signed medal. He received the certificate for the decoration without
the special order via the U.S. postal system in June 1987. He further
states he can not wear the earned AFAM without the special order.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) on
26 September 1983 and served as an Electric Communications and Crypto
Equipment Systems Specialist.
His DD Form 214 reflects he was awarded the Small Arms Expert Rifle,
Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, Air Force Training Ribbon, and
the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM).
On 26 April 1987, the applicant was honorably released from active
duty in the grade of sergeant, under the provisions of Air Force
Regulation (AF) 39-10, Early Separation-Strength Reduction and
transferred to the Air Force Reserve.
According to the office of primary responsibility the applicant
returned to active duty in 2001 and is currently serving in the RegAF
in the rank of staff sergeant.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR states that on 16 August 2005, they informed the
applicant that if was still an Active Duty servicemember of the Air
Force he should address his request to the Military Personnel Flight
(MPF). On 17 August 2005, the applicant informed AFPC/DPPPR, that he
had been an Active Duty servicemember from 1983 to 1987 and was
abruptly separated under the Early Separation Program—Strength
Reduction. Although the applicant provided an AFAM certificate there
is no special order to authenticate the award of the AFAM. They
further state the applicant has not provided any supporting
documentation to substantiate his request. Therefore, they recommend
the requested relief be denied.
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached 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
14 October 2005, for review and response. As of this date, no
response has been received by this office.
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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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of an error or an injustice. Although the orders
awarding the applicant the AFAM are unavailable, the applicant has
provided a copy of the certificate awarding him the AFAM. The
applicant’s record reflects he was awarded several medals and ribbons
for his excellent service. We believe it is possible the applicant
was awarded the AFAM for his meritorious service while assigned in
Croughton, England during the period 25 June 1984 through 30 November
1986 but it was simply not reflected on his separation documents.
With no basis to question the applicant’s integrity, and in
recognition of his service to the Nation, it is our opinion that any
doubt should be resolved in the applicant's favor. In view of this,
we do not believe the absence of the special orders awarding the AFAM
should prevent him from receiving the requested relief. Therefore, we
recommend his records be corrected to the extent indicated 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 on 6 April 1987, he
was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal for meritorious service
for the period 25 June 1984 through 30 November 1986.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2005-02312 in Executive Session on 8 December 2005 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
Ms. Cheryl V. Jacobson, Member
Mr. Gary G. Sauner, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Jul 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, undated.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Oct 05.
MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
Panel Chair
AFBCMR BC- BC-2005-02312
INDEX CODE: 107.00
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 to , be corrected to show that on 6 April
1987, he was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal for meritorious
service for the period 25 June 1984 through 30 November 1986.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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