AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-00180
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect that:
1. He was awarded The Air Force Training Ribbon (AFTR).
2. He was awarded The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA)
(administratively resolved).
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
All U.S. Air Force personnel, and he assumes all veterans, are
now eligible to wear the AFTR.
The unit he was assigned to in England from Oct 70 to Nov 73 was
awarded the AFOUA for the period Jun 72 to Jun 73 under Special
Order GB-821.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, Special
Order GB-821, a Citation for the AFOUA, an AF Form 7, Airman
Military Record, and information concerning eligibility for the
AFTR.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
_________________ ______________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered active duty on 13 Nov 69, was honorably
discharged on 2 Nov 73, and was credited with 3 years,
11 months, and 20 days of active service.
AFPC/DPSIDR has confirmed the applicant meets the criteria for
award/wear of the AFOUA and his DD Form 214 will be updated
administratively.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of
the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C.
________________________________________________________________
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the applicant’s request for the
award of the AFTR, indicating there is no evidence of an error
or injustice. The AFTR has been awarded to U.S. Air Force
service members upon completion of initial training beginning in
Aug 74. In December 86, the criteria expanded and authorized
the ribbon to anyone who was on active duty in Dec 86,
regardless of when they completed initial accession training.
The applicant was discharged in Nov 73 before the inclusive date
of Aug 74. Therefore, he is ineligible for the award of the
AFTR.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 20 Mar 12 for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office
(Exhibit D).
________________________________________________________________
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 an error or injustice with respect
to the applicant’s request for the Air Force Training Ribbon.
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
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion
the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice
with respect to the AFTR. Therefore, in view of the above and
in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend
rendered
administratively.
________________________________________________________________
granting
that
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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 the
application.
________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-00180 in Executive Session on 7 Aug 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Dec 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 2 Mar 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Mar 12.
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