RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01715
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge be corrected to reflect award of the Air
Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His DD Form 214 does not reflect the AFCM he was awarded for
outstanding achievement for the period 1 Jul 67 through
14 Jul 67.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of the
citation for award of the AFCM.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 6 Jan 64, the applicant contracted his enlistment in the
Regular Air Force. He was progressively promoted to the grade of
sergeant, having assumed the grade effective and with a date of
rank of 1 Oct 66.
The AF Form 7, Airman Military Record, reflects the applicant
served with the 526th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Ramstein AB,
Germany.
He was discharged on 4 Jan 68. He served 3 years, 11 months and
29 days of active service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the
Air Force, which are attached at Exhibits C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. AFPC/DPSIDR states the AFCM is
awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity
with the Air Force after 24 Mar 58, shall have distinguished
themselves by meritorious achievement or service. The degree of
merit must be distinctive, but is not required to involve the
voluntary risk of life required for the Soldiers Medal (or the
Airmans Medal now authorized for the Air Force).
DPSIDR notes that after a review of the applicants record, they
were unable to locate any official documentation, including a
special order or recommendation, indicating the applicants
entitlement to the AFCM.
The complete AFPC/DPSOO 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 10 Sep 10, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
_________________________________________________________________
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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice to warrant
changing the applicants records to reflect award of the AFCM.
Although a copy of the official order awarding the applicant the
AFCM is unavailable, he has provided a copy of the citation with
the impressed official seal which is an indicator that the medal
was approved and processed for disposition. Notwithstanding the
absence of an official order awarding the applicant the AFCM, we
are persuaded by the evidence presented of his entitlement to the
decoration. Accordingly, we recommend his records be corrected
to the extent indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was awarded
the Air Force Commendation Medal for outstanding achievement for
the period 1 July 1967 through 14 July 1967.
_________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2010-01715 in Executive Session on 26 Oct 10, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the record as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Apr 10, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 17 Aug 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Sep 10.
Panel
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