RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03678
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: VFW POST #296
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: Jun 03, 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, does
not list the Army Good Conduct Medal (GCM), the Air Force Good Conduct
Medal (AFGCM) or the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
During his enlistment in the Army Air Corp, the transition was made into
the Air Force uniform which he believes entitles him to both the GCM and
AFGCM.
He also served between 1949 and 1952 which falls within the criteria of the
NDSM.
The applicant has submitted a copy of his DD Form 214, an unknown extract,
paragraph 63, untitled and undated concerning the AFGCM, and a statement.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered active duty on 29 Apr 49 and served for a period of
3 years and 7 months. His date of separation was 28 Nov 52.
AFPC/DPPPR reviewed the applicant’s records and verified he is entitled to
the GCM and NDSM. The applicant’s DD Form 214 will be corrected to reflect
the aforementioned awards.
Note: In accordance with AFI 36-2803, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal was
authorized by Congress on 6 Jul 60, with the creation of other medals for
the Air Force. The medal was not created until 1 Jul 63, when the
Secretary of the Air Force established it. It was awarded to Air Force
enlisted personnel for exemplary conduct during a three-year period of
active duty military service or for a one-year period of service during a
time of war. Persons awarded this medal must have had character and
efficiency ratings of excellent or higher throughout the qualifying period,
including time spent in attendance at Service schools, and there must have
been no convictions by court martial during this period. Air Force
personnel who were previously awarded the GCM and after 1 Jun 63, qualified
for the AFGCM could wear both medals.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial of the AFGCM. The AFGCM was authorized by
Congress on 6 Jul 60. The applicant’s enlistment was from 29 Apr 49 to 28
Nov 52; therefore, he is not eligible for the AFGCM.
The complete evaluation of AFPC/DPPPR is 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 19 Jan
07 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has
not received a response.
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. 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-2006-03678
in Executive Session on 7 March 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Cathlynn B. Novel, Panel Chair
Ms. Dee R. Reardon, Member
Mr. Jeffery R. Shelton, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, 24 Nov 06.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 27 Dec 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Jan 07.
CATHLYNN B. NOVEL
Panel Chair
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