RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-01879
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 15 DECEMBER 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show he was awarded the National Defense
Service Medal (NSDM), the USAF Noncommissioned Officer Professional
Military Education Graduate Ribbon (NCOPMEGR), the Combat Readiness Medal
(CRM), and the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM).
Examiner's Note: The Air Force Office of primary responsibility was able
to verify the applicant's entitlement to the NSDM; therefore, only the
NCOPMEGR, CRM and AFSM awards will be considered.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He did not know he could receive these medals and he feels he is entitled
to them.
In support of his application, the applicant submits a copy of his DD 214
and a copy of a letter from the National Personnel Records Center.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 7 Sep 92, the applicant was voluntarily released from active duty in the
grade of staff sergeant and transferred into the Air Force Reserves. He
was credited with 11 years, 9 months and 17 days of active duty service to
include 5 years, 9 months and 13 days of Foreign Service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial of the CRM, AFSM and NCOPMEGR awards.
DPPPR states after 1 Aug 60, the CRM was awarded to military members for
sustained individual combat or mission readiness or preparedness for direct
weapon-system employment. Specifically, a service member must meet the
following criteria: complete aggregate 24-months of sustained professional
performance as a member of U.S. Air Force combat or mission-ready units
subject to combat readiness reporting; or be individually certified as
combat or mission ready and have maintained individual readiness the entire
period according to a major headquarters standard. DPPPR was unable to
verify the applicant's entitlement to this award.
DPPPR states the AFSM is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the U.S.
who, after 1 Jun 92: (1) participate, or have participated, in a U.S.
military operation that is deemed to be a significant activity by the Joint
Chiefs of Staff; and (2) encounter no foreign armed opposition or imminent
threat of hostile action. DPPPR was unable to verify the applicant
participated in a military operation to be eligible for award of the AFSM.
DPPPR declares the NCOPMEGR is awarded to graduates of the following
certified NCO PME schools (NCO Preparatory Course, Airman Leadership
School, NCO Leadership School, NCO Academy, and Senior NCO Academy). DPPPR
was unable to verify the applicant completed one of the certified NCO PME
schools.
The complete DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
In response to the Air Force evaluation, on behalf of the applicant, the
DVA submitted copies of certificates of completion of training and/or
recognition (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 concerning the above requested awards.
Other than his own assertions, the applicant has provided no documentary
evidence that would establish his entitlement to these additional devices.
We note the certificates provided by the Department of Veteran's Affairs;
however, they do not meet the recommended requirements as stated in the
governing regulations for receipt of these awards. Although we are not
unmindful or unappreciative of his service to his Nation, in the absence of
documentary evidence to corroborate his claim, we have no basis on which to
favorably consider this application. We, therefore, 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.
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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 BC-2007-01879 in
Executive Session on 27 September 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
Ms. Josephine L. Davis, Member
Mr. Don H. Kendrick, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Jul 07, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 26 Jul 07.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Aug 07.
Exhibit E. Certificates, Dept of VA, 30 Aug 07.
JAMES W. RUSSELL III
Panel Chair
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