RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-02975
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 1 Apr 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal with Valor (AFCM w/V).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The AFCM awarded to him was given to him in combat for the job he did in
combat.
In support of the appeal, applicant has submitted a picture of himself,
alleged to have been taken while in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN), and a
Vietnam map.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The AFCM is awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service, or
acts of courage that do not meet the requirements for award of the Airman’s
Medal or Bronze Star Medal. Award of the “V” device for a contingency
deployment operation will be dependent on the AOR being declared a hostile
environment by the JCS, or hostile acts identified by the unified commander
or higher authority. Award of the “V” device is based solely on the acts
or services of individuals who meet the basic criteria for award of the
AFCM, and who are exposed to personal hazards due to direct hostile action
during a contingency deployment operation; however, award of the “V” device
is authorized only for events or situations which occurred on or after
11 January 1996.
Applicant was awarded the AFCM for meritorious service while assigned to
the 632nd Supply Squadron, RVN, for the period 10 September 1967 to 11 July
1968.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial since a thorough search of applicant’s records
cannot verify his entitlement to this award with the “V” device, as well as
the fact that applicant received his AFCM for the period September 1967 to
July 1968.
The AFPC/DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 17
November 2006, for review and comment, within 30 days. However, 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 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 since he
received his AFCM for the period September 1967 to July 1968, well before
11 January 1996, the date established as the beginning eligibility date for
award of the “V” device. 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-2006-02975
in Executive Session on 17 January 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Ms. Karen A. Holloman, Member
Mr. Wallace E. Beard, Jr., Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, undated, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 6 Nov 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Nov 06.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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