RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-01238
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 30 JANUARY 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Air Force
Commendation Medal (AFCM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His DD Form 214 does not reflect the AFCM for his meritorious service
from his assignment at Castle Air Force Base, from February 1989
through November 1992.
No supporting documentation was provided.
Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) on 17 February
1983, as an airman basic (AB) for a period of four years.
Applicant’s OPR profile while stationed at Castle AFB is listed below.
PERIOD ENDING OVERALL EVALUATION
17 Jan 90 5
31 Jul 90 5
31 Jul 91 5
23 Jan 92 5
The applicant was honorably released from active duty on 1 November
1992. He served 9 years, 8 months, and 15 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the requested relief be denied. HQ
AFPC/DPPPR state a thorough review of the applicant’s military records
located no documentation awarding the applicant the AFCM such as
special orders, or a recommendation. The applicant did not provide a
recommendation or special order with his application.
The applicant may pursue award for the AFCM under the provisions of
the 1996 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Under the 1996
NDAA, the servicemember may be recommended for a decoration by
following these procedures: 1) be made by someone, other than the
servicemember himself, in the servicemember’s chain of command at that
the time of the incident, and, who has first hand knowledge of the
acts or achievements; and 2) be submitted through a congressional
member who can ask a military service to review a proposal for a
decoration.
AFPC/DPPPR 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 24
May 2007, for review and response within 30 days. 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 an error or an injustice. We took notice of the
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case;
however, we agree with the opinion and the recommendation of the Air
Force and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the
applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof that he has been
the victim of an error or injustice. The applicant requests he be
awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for the period the February
1989 through November 1992. However, he provided no documentation and
there is no documentation found in his records indicating a nomination
package to award him the AFCM was ever placed into official channels.
Therefore, in view of the foregoing, we find no compelling basis upon
which to recommend the requested relief.
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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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2007-01238 in Executive Session on 8 August 2007, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
Mr. Grover L. Dunn, Member
Mr. Clarence R. Anderegg, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Jul 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFRC/A1B, dated 30 Sep 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Sep 06.
JAMES W. RUSSELL III
Panel Chair
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