RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04256
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His official military records be corrected to reflect that he
was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM), and any
other missing medals that should have been awarded.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His missing awards were an oversight on the part of the Air
Force. He enlisted in the Naval Reserve, then transferred to
the Air Force, serving honorably during his course of service.
When he was promoted to Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) status in
Jan 74, he still had not received the customary medals others
had received.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copy of an
AF Form 909, Airman Performance Report, and two letters of
recommendation.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the U.S. Navy Reserve during the period
3 Nov 70 through 9 Nov 71.
On 10 Nov 71, the applicant entered the active duty Air Force.
On 19 Apr 74, the applicant was separated from the Air Force,
furnished an Honorable discharge, and was credited with two
years, five months, and ten days of active service. The reason
for his separation was the applicant admitted to his commander
he had bisexual tendencies.
The AFGCM was established on 1 Jun 63 and is awarded to enlisted
Air Force personnel for exemplary conduct and honorable service
during a period of three years continuous service or for a one-
year period of service during at time of war.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility which is included at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence
of an error or injustice. After a thorough review of the
applicants military records, no other additional award
entitlements were verified. The cumulative time the applicant
served in the Regular Air Force and Naval Reserve meets the
three year criteria, however, time in a sister service is not
creditable toward the three years criteria for the AFGCM. The
applicant marred his reputation of good conduct by failing to
comply with military standards of the time and was quickly
discharged thereafter.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The criteria for the AFGCM states The medal is to be awarded to
Air Force enlisted personnel during a three year period of
active military service OR for a one-year period of service
during a time of war. Airman awarded this medal must have had
character and efficiency ratings of excellent or higher
throughout the qualifying period including time spent in
attendance at service schools. There must have been no
convictions of court-martial during this period. The Air Force
evaluation fails to recognize the alternative criteria of
serving for a period of one year war-time service (Vietnam), for
which he qualifies. In addition, he strongly objects to the
advisorys assertion that he marred his reputation by
informing his commander he was bi-sexual. If the ban on gay and
bi-sexual men had not been in place, he would have retired from
the Air Force (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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. After a
thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicants
submission, we believe a preponderance of the evidence supports
corrective action. We note the comments of AFPC/DPSIDR relative
to the applicant not meeting the three-year criteria for award
of the AFGCM; however, we believe the applicant meets the
alternative criteria which requires at least one-year of
honorable service during wartime. Therefore, we recommend his
records be corrected as indicate below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to the applicant be corrected to show that on
10 November 1971 he was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct
Medal.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-04256 in Executive Session on 31 Oct 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:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Oct 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 18 Jan 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Feb 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, 17 Feb 12.
Panel Chair
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