RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00183
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the
Presidential Unit Citation (PUC).
2. His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation (ROKPUC) (To be
administratively resolved).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was assigned to the 3rd Bombardment Wing and the
17th Bombardment Wing during qualifying periods for the
requested awards.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants available military personnel records indicate he
enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 5 Oct 51 for a period of
four years in the grade of private (E-1) and was progressively
promoted to the grade of senior master sergeant (E-8), effective
and with a date of rank of 1 Sep 72.
On 8 Jun 10, AFPC/DPSIDR notified the applicant that they were
able to verify his entitlement to the ROKPUC while assigned to
the 17th Maintenance Squadron, Republic of Korea.
The PUC is conferred upon units of the armed forces of the
United States and of cobelligerent nations, for extraordinary
heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after 7 Dec 41.
The unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit
de corps in accomplishing its mission as to set it apart from
and above other units participating in the same campaign.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of
the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial with respect to the applicants
request for the PUC, indicating they were unable to verify the
applicants entitlement to the requested award.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation 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 applicant on
25 Jun 10 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
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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 injustice warranting
award of the PUC. 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 the applicant has not been the victim of an error
or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no basis for us to recommend granting his
request for the PUC. We note the applicants request regarding
the ROKPUC. The Air Force office of primary responsibility has
determined the applicants eligibility for the ROKPUC and his
records will be corrected administratively. Therefore, no action
by the Board is required in this respect.
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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-2010-00183 in Executive Session on 14 Sep 10, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. XXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
Ms. XXXXXXXXXX, Member
Mr. XXXXXXXXXX, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Jan 10.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 8 Jun 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jun 10.
XXXXXXXXXX
Panel Chair
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