RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03809
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) be added to his record.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
1. At the time he did not realize that officers received
permanent change of station (PCS) awards so he never asked.
2. He discovered that his supervisor at the time did not put him
in for a PCS award and was told there was nothing they could do
since it was past three years. Based on the three-year rule, he
did not pursue any actions.
3. His current senior leadership questioned why he did not
receive an award considering he had good officer performance
reports (OPRs). When he questioned his chain of command they
expressed disbelief and recommended that an award be given.
In support of his request, the applicant provides various letters
of support, his AF Forms 707B, Company Grade Officer Performance
Report (2LT thru CAPT) for the period beginning 4 Sep 03 thru
3 Sept 2006 and a proposed citation for the AFCM.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
During the time period in question, the applicant was assigned to
the 45th Space Wing, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
The AFCM is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United
States who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force
after 24 March 1958, shall have distinguished themselves by
meritorious achievement and service. The degree of merit must be
distinctive, though it need not be unique. Acts of courage which
do not involve the voluntary risk of life required for the
Soldier's Medal (or the Airman's Medal now authorized for the Air
Force) may be considered for the AFCM.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial. DPSIDRA states in accordance
with AFI 36-2803, Awards and Decorations Program, no individual
is automatically entitled to an award upon completion of an
operational temporary duty (TDY) or departure for an assignment.
There is no justification provided by the applicant's former
chain of command as to why a recommendation for a PCS decoration
was not processed within a timely manner. In the letter of
endorsement from his former commander, he states an
administrative error resulted in the applicant not receiving an
end of tour decoration; however, there is no explanation as to
what the administrative error was. It appears for whatever
reason, the applicant simply was not recommended for a PCS
decoration. DPSIDRA states they are unable to verify an
injustice exists.
The complete DPSIDRA evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant provided a letter from his former commander. The
commander states he witnessed the applicants accomplishments and
achievements and concurs with the previous commanders and
colleagues that attest to his distinctive performance and
results. The former commander states the AFCM was warranted then
and should be awarded now. However, significant turnovers and
personnel issues concerning the applicants then supervisor are
the most likely reasons this was not properly recommended and
awarded at the time.
The complete response 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 timely filed.
3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting
relief. In this regard, we note the applicant has provided
letters of support from several senior officers stating he did
not receive the AFCM due to an administrative oversight. We note
the office of primary responsibility (OPR) states the applicant
did not provide justification as to why the decoration was not
processed in a timely manner. However, in response to the OPRs
advisory, his former commander states significant turnovers and
personnel issues concerning the applicants supervisor at the
time were contributing factors as to why the AFCM was not awarded
at the time. With no basis to question the applicants former
commander or the three other senior officers integrity in this
matter, it is our opinion that any doubt should be resolved in
the applicant's favor. In view of the above, it is our opinion
that his request for the award of the AFCM is warranted and the
record should 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 he was awarded
the Air Force Commendation Medal, for meritorious service for the
period of 4 September 2003 to 3 September 2006.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number
BC-2011-03809 in Executive Session on 14 Dec 11, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The Board voted to correct the record as recommended. The
following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-
2011-038098 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Aug 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDRA, dated 26 Oct 11.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Nov 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SMC/GPC dated 28 Nov 11.
Panel Chair
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