RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02767
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 11 MARCH 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, be amended to reflect award of the Good Conduct Medal.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
On 10 September 1992, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal but it was not
annotated on his DD Form 214.
In support of his appeal, applicant submits a copy of his DD Form 214 and a
copy of a National Archives and Records Administration transmittal slip.
Applicant’s submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 2 February 1953, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the
grade of airman basic (E-1) for a period of four years. He was trained as
an Aircraft Mechanic. The applicant was progressively promoted to the
grade of airman second class (E-3) with a date of rank of 1 April 1955.
On 9 March 1955, he was charged with being asleep while on duty on special
guard for protection of aircraft. For this incident, punishment under
Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, was imposed. He was reduced
to airman third class.
On 20 February 1956, he was charged for failure to go to his appointed
place of duty. For this incident, punishment under Article 15, Uniform
Code of Military Justice, was imposed. He was reduced to airman third
class.
On 10 August 1956, he was charged with destroying a window pane by breaking
it with his fist. For this incident, punishment under Article 15, Uniform
Code of Military Justice, was imposed. He was reduced to airman basic.
On 3 February 1957, he was released from active duty under honorable
conditions after having served 4 years on active duty. He had two days’
lost time. He was transferred to the Air Force Reserve for completion of
his military service obligation, which occurred on 28 February 1961.
On 9 January 1961, the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records
reviewed and approved the applicant’s request that his discharge be
upgraded to honorable.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied. DPPPR advises that
persons awarded the AFGCM must have character and efficiency ratings of
excellent or higher throughout the qualifying period. If a service member
commits an offense, the three-year mark “resets” and a service member must
perform an additional three years of discipline free service before the
AFGCM may be authorized. DPPPR states that a review of the applicant’s
record reflects the applicant had Article 15’s for previous offenses
committed during his enlistment service. The AFPC/DPPPR evaluation is at
Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant states that in September 1992, he received two Army Good Conduct
Medals from Randolph AFB, TX. He was told when he left his squadron, the
Article 15’s would be destroyed. Applicant’s letter, 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. After a thorough review of the available
records, we found no evidence the applicant is eligible for the award of
the Good Conduct Medal. We took notice of the applicant's complete
submission in judging the merits of this 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 applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 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 probable 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 02-00826 in
Executive Session on 9 March 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Charlene M. Bradley, Panel Chair
Ms. Josephine L. Davis, Member
Mr. James A. Wolffe, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered for AFBCMR Docket Number
05-02767:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 31 Aug 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 29 Dec 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Dec 05.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, undated.
CHARLENE M. BRADLEY
Panel Chair
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