RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00560
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 updated to reflect award of the Air
Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was awarded the AFCM while he was on active duty; however, the
AFCM is not listed on his DD Form 214.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained
in the letter prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air
Force. Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts in
this Record of Proceedings.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR reviewed this application and recommends denial. The
applicant served on active duty from 4 Aug 54 through 30 Sep 74.
He contends he was awarded the AFCM and it is not listed on his
DD Form 214. The applicants entitlement to the AFCM could not
be verified. The AFCM is awarded to service members of the Armed
Forces who served in any capacity with the Air Force after 24 Mar
58, who distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement and
service. The degree of merit must be distinctive. The acts of
courage does not have to involve the voluntary risk of life
required for the Soldiers Medal (or the Airmans Medal now
authorized for the Air Force) may be considered for the AFCM.
The recommendation for decoration is submitted on an individual
basis and is a voluntary act on the part of the recommending
official. Veterans can be recommended for a decoration under the
1996 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The
recommendation must be written and meet the following criteria:
1) be made by someone, other than the member himself, in the
members chain of command at the time of the incident, and, who
has firsthand knowledge of the acts or achievements; and 2) be
submitted through a congressional member who can ask a military
service to review a proposal for a decoration based on the merits
of the proposal and the award criteria in existence when the
event occurred.
The recommendation must include the name of the decoration,
reason for the recognition, inclusive dates of the act, and a
narrative description of the act. The recommending official must
sign the recommendation. Furthermore, a proposed citation is
required and any chain of command endorsements are required.
Statements from fellow service member, eyewitness statements
attesting to the act, sworn affidavits, and other documentation
substantiating the recommendation should be included with the
package.
The complete AFPC/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 applicant on
29 Apr 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (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. After careful
consideration of the applicant's request and the available
evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of error or
injustice to warrant corrective action. The facts and opinions
stated in the advisory opinion appear to be based on the evidence
of record and have not been adequately rebutted by applicant.
Absent persuasive evidence applicant was denied rights to which
entitled, appropriate regulations were not followed, or
appropriate standards were not applied, we find no basis to
disturb the existing record.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2011-00560 in Executive Session on 6 Oct 11, 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 11.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 12 Apr 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Apr 11.
Panel Chair
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