AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01324
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect award of the Air Medal (AM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was discharged in October 1970 and his letter regarding the AM
is dated January 1971. Either no one followed up, or he could
not be located.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of a
letter from Headquarters 7th Air Force (PACAF).
The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant’s records reflect he contracted his initial
enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 29 Oct 62. He was
honorably discharged on 23 Oct 70. He was credited with 7 years,
11 months, and 25 days of active military service.
The AM is awarded to any person who, while serving in any
capacity with the United States Armed Forces, subsequent to
8 Sep 39, distinguished themselves by heroic or meritorious
achievement while participating in aerial flight.
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.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial, noting there was no official
documentation provided or located verifying the applicant
participated in aerial flight operations. There is no official
documentation verifying the applicant was recommended for and
approved for award of the AM. While the applicant provides what
appears to be a transmittal letter for award elements to be
included in his military personnel records, the letter does not
specifically indicate the applicant was awarded the AM.
Furthermore, the applicant has not exhausted all administrative
avenues in accordance with Title 10, U.S.C., Section 1130. He
did not provide a signed recommendation made by someone with
firsthand knowledge of the act or achievement, a proposed
citation, eyewitness statements, and chain of command
endorsements, or a request submitted through Congressional
channels.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDRA evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 24 May 12, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).
As of this date, no response has been received by this office.
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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 an error or an 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 basis for our conclusion the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or 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 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
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newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this
application.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-01324 in Executive Session on 23 Oct 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Apr 12, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Military Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDRA, dated 15 May 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 May 12.
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