ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF:
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-03207
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Combat Action Medal (AFCAM).
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RESUME OF CASE:
On 1 Apr 10, the Board considered and denied the applicants
request to award him the AFCAM. For an accounting of the facts
and circumstances surrounding the applicants request and the
rational of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of
Proceedings at Exhibit E (with Exhibits A and C).
By letter, undated, the applicant requests reconsideration
contending that the citation accompanying the Air Medal (AM),
dated 26 Jul 05, defines direct support of combat zone and the
eligible theater of operations to include eligible timeframe.
Furthermore, the AM citation indicates repeated exposure to
small arms and rocket propelled grenade fire from Iraqi
insurgents while performing assigned duties; therefore, he
should have been awarded the AFCAM.
In support of the appeal, the applicant submits a copy of AM
citation and special order.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit F.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
USAFCENT recommends denial. They reviewed and disapproved the
applicants request to be awarded the AFCAM based on the
justification not supporting the award. Additionally, they note
that the governing instructions only allow a one-time request
for reconsideration. Since this submission was the applicants
one-time reconsideration, the awarding authoritys decision is
final.
The complete USAFCENT evaluation is at Exhibit G.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 21 Oct 13 for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, this office has received no response.
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
In an earlier finding, the Board determined that there was
insufficient evidence to warrant any corrective action. After
thoroughly reviewing the additional documentation submitted in
support of his appeal and the evidence of record, we do not find
it sufficient to change the Boards earlier determination in
this case. The applicant has not provided evidence showing that
the determination of USCENTAF was made in error and we are not
persuaded by his assertions of the existence of an injustice in
this case. Our determination in no way is meant to demean the
applicants accomplishments during the war on terror and it
appears he has been appropriately recognized for his actions.
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 following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2009-03207 in Executive Session on 3 Dec 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit E. Record of Proceedings, dated 26 Apr 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant, undated.
Exhibit G. Letter, USAFCENT, dated 10 Jul 13.
Exhibit H. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 21 Oct 13.
Panel Chair
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