RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2010-01184
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Airman Performance Report (APR), rendered for the period
18 September 1968 through 17 March 1969, be corrected to reflect
that he was stationed in Guam (3rd Munitions Maintenance
Squadron) (3 MSMS) rather than San Francisco, California (4133
Bomb Wing) (4133 BW).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was stationed in Guam but his records reflect he was stationed
in California. He believes this error has denied him eligibility
for certain decorations.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal
statement, copies of two of his APRs, a performance certificate,
and excerpts of Air Force Pamphlet 900-2, Unit Decorations,
Awards and Campaign Participation Credits.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force effective
13 April 1966. He was progressively promoted to the grade of
sergeant (E-4) with a date of rank of 1 February 1969. He was
honorably released from active duty effective 12 February 1970.
He served three years and ten months on active duty with eleven
months and three days foreign service.
The applicant appealed to the Board in 2009 (Docket Number BCMR-
2009-00668) to correct his records to reflect entitlement to the
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA), Air Force Good Conduct
Medal (AFGCM), Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR),
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVGC w/P), and the
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM). The Chief, Career
Development Branch, Air Force Personnel Center, was able to
verify the applicants entitlement for the AFOUA with three Oak
Leaf Clusters, the AFGCM, and the RVGC w/P. However, they were
unable to verify his entitlement to the SAEMR and the RVCM. On
21 July 2009, the Board considered and denied the applicants
request for the SAEMR and the RVCM. On 5 November 2009, the
Board denied the applicant reconsideration of his request as the
applicant did not provide any new relevant evidence.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDEP recommends denial. DPSIDEP states the applicant is
not eligible to file an appeal through the Evaluation Reports
Appeal Board. After reviewing the applicants records, they
cannot confirm whether or not he or his evaluator was actually
assigned to the 3 MMS or the 4133 BW. It appears the 4133 BW was
a unit under the 3 MMS, stationed at Andersen Air Force Base
(AFB), Guam; however, it is quite possible for the applicant to
have worked directly with his evaluator and be assigned to the
4133 BW while his evaluator was assigned to the 3 MMS.
Nevertheless, while the applicant believes his APR reflects he
was stationed in San Francisco, California, it does not. APO
San Francisco 96334 is the Army Post Office (APO) designation
for Andersen AFB, Guam; therefore, it is accurately reflected on
the contested APR.
DPSIDEP notes the applicants APR closing 24 March 1968 reflects
his assignment as Andersen AFB, Guam, rather than APO San
Francisco 96334; however, either designation is acceptable.
The complete DPSIDEP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
He does not agree with the Air Force advisory opinion. All the
awards his unit received are on the copies of the AFP 200-2
excerpts he has provided. He has been wearing these awards since
he received them and will continue to wear them until he dies.
The applicants complete rebuttal, with attachments, is at 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 an error or injustice. We note the
applicant is requesting a change to the contested EPR in an
effort to qualify for certain awards. However, after reviewing
the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the
case, 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 that 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.
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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-2010-01184 in Executive Session on 19 January 2011,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2010-01184 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Mar 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDEP, dated 3 Jun 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 9 Dec 10.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 29 Dec 10.
Panel Chair
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