RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02445
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be considered for the Airmans medal or, in the alternative,
any other medal as appropriate.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He deserves to be awarded the Airmans Medal (AmnM) for his
actions on 19 Jun 01. His commander was going to submit him for
the AmnM; however, he was told because he had an Article 15 the
previous year that he would not give an award to someone with
non-judicial punishment. The deed he performed for the Air Force
should be recognized. He is currently serving with the Army
Reserves and is extremely proud of what he did that day and feels
he deserves some type of award.
In support of his request, the applicant provides an unsigned
citation, a copy of a letter of appreciation, and an excerpt from
AFI 36-2803, Awards and Decorations.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 16 Jul 98
and was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class
(E-3), having assumed that grade effective and with a date of
rank of 17 Jun 01. He received an honorable discharge on 30 Nov
02 after serving 4 years, 4 months, and 15 days on active duty.
The AmnM Criteria: It is awarded to any member of the Armed
Forces of the United States or of a friendly nation who, while
serving in any capacity with the United States Air Force after
the date of the award's authorization, who have distinguished
himself or herself by a heroic act, usually at the voluntary risk
of his or her life but not involving actual combat. The saving of
a life or the success of the voluntary heroic act is not
essential. Do not award for normal performance of duties.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the applicant
believes he should receive the AmnM for his actions on 19 Jun 01
while stationed at Travis AFB, CA. The applicant states he
extinguished a fire that occurred in dorm 1356; due to his quick
actions, there was minimal damage to the dorm. However, DPSIDR
cannot recommend approval without official documentation that
verifies he is entitled to the AmnM.
The DPSIDR complete evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 26 Aug 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, this office has received no response.
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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. 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 primary basis for our conclusion that the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. We
note the applicant himself points out the commander considered
the applicant for an award; however, the applicants receipt of
an article 15 resulted in his not receiving the award. Based on
this, we are not persuaded the applicant is the victim of error
injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief
sought in this application.
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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.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-02445 in Executive Session on 29 Sep 11, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Jun 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 19 Aug 11.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Aug 11.
Panel Chair
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