RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03360
COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect entitlement to award of the
Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was given the certificate and citation for the AFCM; however
he never received the actual medal. Also, the special order was
either lost or never forwarded to the Air Force Personnel Center
(AFPC).
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge and AFCM citation and certificate.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
_________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty in the Air Force from
7 Dec 65 to 17 Apr 69.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. The applicant provided an
unsigned certificate and citation for his service with the
19 Tactical Air Support Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of
Vietnam; however, no special order could be located verifying
the applicant was submitted for, or ever awarded the AFCM.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit
C.
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
In response to the Air Force advisory opinion, the applicant
provided a more legible copy of the signed AFCM certificate with
his Congressional Inquiry (Exhibit E).
_________________________________________________________________
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 an error or injustice concerning
the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM). In this respect, we
note the AFCM certificate and citation provided by the applicant
reflects the decoration was awarded for meritorious service from
20 April 1968 to 10 April 1969. Although the applicant has not
provided a copy of the order awarding the AFCM, we find the
evidence presented sufficient to resolve any doubt in favor of
the applicant. Therefore, we recommend his records be corrected
as indicated below.
_________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that he was
awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, for the period of
20 April 1968 to 10 April 1969.
_________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-
2011-03360 in Executive Session on 20 Mar 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered pertaining to
AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-03360:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Aug 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. AFPC/DPSIDR, Letter, dated 3 Nov 11.
Exhibit C. SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 23 Nov 11Aug 11.
Exhibit D. Congressional Inquiry, Letter, dated 30 Nov 11.
Panel Chair
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