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AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04195
Original file (BC-2010-04195.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04195 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, be corrected to reflect award of the: 

 

1. National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). 

 

2. Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM). 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

The medals should have been awarded, but they were never issued 
to him. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his 
DD Form 214. 

 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 12 Jun 75, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force 
and was discharged on 24 Jun 77. 

 

The AFGCM is awarded to enlisted personnel for “exemplary 
conduct” (exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity), while 
in active military service of the United States. Any period of 
service covered by a “referral” Airman Performance Report (APR) 
is disqualifying for award of the medal. 

 

Records reflect the applicant received a referral APR during the 
period 13 Dec 76 to 12 May 77. 

 

The NDSM is awarded for honorable service as a member of the 
United States Armed Forces during authorized time periods as 
determined by the Secretary of Defense. 

 

The latest qualifying periods of service for the NDSM were 
during Vietnam, from 1 Jan 61 to 14 Aug 74, and Operations 
DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM, from 2 Aug 90 to 30 Nov 95. 


 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states that after a 
thorough review of the applicant’s master personnel records, 
they were unable to locate documentation from the commander 
denying the applicant the AFGCM. However, documentation was 
found showing he received numerous counselings, Letters of 
Reprimands, a referral APR, barred from reenlistment, as well as 
personal appearance and dormitory issues. Additionally, he was 
barred from reenlistment. Further, the applicant’s service did 
not occur during a time period for which the NDSM is authorized. 

 

The complete HQ AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 7 Jan 11 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has not received a 
response. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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 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 to 
recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 


 

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. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 
BC-2010-04195 in Executive Session on 24 February 2011, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Nov 10, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 15 Dec 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Jan 11. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair 

 

 



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