RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01372
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 after leaving Vietnam and separating from
active duty. The AFCM was not updated 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 office 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 1 Apr 66 through 3 Aug 70.
The applicants entitlement to the AFCM could not be verified.
There was no official documentation provided or in his personnel
records verifying his entitlement to the AFCM. 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 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
20 May 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 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 he was
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-2011-01372 in Executive Session on 27 Oct 11, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-01372 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Apr 11.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 10 May 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 May 11.
Panel Chair
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