RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01604
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect the following awards;
1. The Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM)
2. The Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) (Administratively Corrected)
3. The Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA) (Administratively Corrected)
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The awards are not reflected on his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of
the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge.
In support of his request, the applicant submits copies of his DD
Form 214 and a signed AFCM certificate.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 23 Oct 70, the applicant was honorably discharged from Active
Duty. He served 4 years, 1 month and 26 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the applicants request for
the AFCM. DPSIDR notes there is strong evidence to support the
applicant was awarded the AFCM; however, they are unable to
locate the official source document to substantiate receipt of
the award.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
He earned the AFCM and wore it proudly. The AFCM was the most
meaningful accomplishment of his Air Force career and was awarded
for his meritorious service while assigned to a LEAD TEAM of a
weapons loading crew. He did not keep track of his special order
for the AFCM.
He submitted copies of additional documents, including the AFCM
citation with official seal, as proof of his receipt of the
award.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice concerning the
Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM). In this respect, we note
the AFCM certificate and citation, provided by the applicant,
indicates the decoration was awarded to him on 1 Jul 1969 for
meritorious service. Although the applicant has not provided a
copy of the order awarding the AFCM, we find the documentation
the applicant has provided sufficient to resolve any doubt in his
favor. Therefore, we recommend his record be corrected as
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 the DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or
Discharge, issued in conjunction with his 23 Oct 70 separation,
be amended in Item 24, Decorations, Medals, Badges,
Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or
Authorized, to include the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).
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All members voted to correct the record. The following members
of the Board considered this application Executive Session on
22 Feb 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2011-01604:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149s (3), dated 25 Apr 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 12 May 11.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 May 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 30 May 11.
Panel Chair
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