RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00510
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect the following:
a. The Presidential Unit Citation (PUC).
b. The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA).
c. The Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA).
d. The Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).
(administratively corrected)
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Upon receipt of his DD Form 214, he discovered some of his
decorations and medals were omitted. While serving in the Air
Force, he was authorized six decorations and medals, of which he
only received the National Defense Service Medal and the Air
Force Good Conduct Medal. He was stationed at the 613th Tactical
Fighter Squadron in Torrejon Air Base, Spain when they were
awarded the PUC and the AFOUA. He was eligible for the award of
the AFLSA after completing 4 years of service, characterized by
the award of the Air Good Force Conduct Medal.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
Small Arms Marksmanship Certificate, DD Form 214, a Training
Certificate, and newspaper articles.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 29 May 1965.
He was progressively promoted to the grade of staff sergeant (E-
5), having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank
of 1 February 1969. He was honorably discharged from the Air
Force on 31 March 1969. He served 3 years, 10 months and 2 days
of total active service.
The applicants DD Form 214 reflects he was awarded the National
Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and the Air Force Good Conduct
Medal.
The Secretary of the Air Force awards the AFOUA to numbered units
that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious
service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit
above and apart from similar units. The services include:
performance of exceptionally meritorious service, accomplishment
of a specific outstanding achievement of national or
international significance, combat operations against an armed
enemy of the United States, or military operations involving
conflict with or exposure to hostile actions by an opposing
foreign force.
The PUC is awarded in the name of the President of the United
States, to 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 December 1941.
The AFLSA is awarded to service members who completed four years
of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch
of the United States Armed Forces.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the applicant was
not assigned or attached to a unit that received the PUC or
AFOUA. In addition, active and Reserve service cannot be
combined for a total of four years. In regards to his entitlement
of the AFLSA, the applicant did not complete four years of active
or Reserve military service.
The complete 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 the applicant
on 28 May 2010 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, this office has received no response (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 error or injustice. We took notice
of the applicants 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
rational as the basis for our conclusion that, with the exception
of the award administratively added to his record, 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 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-
2010-00510 in Executive Session on 15 July 2010, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Feb 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 13 May 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 May 10.
Panel Chair
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