RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02715
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) is missing from his DD
Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His AFAM was not documented in his official military personnel
records or on his DD Form 214 at the time of his discharge.
He does not want to misrepresent himself when he discloses his
military accomplishments.
The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force from
20 Oct 89 to 29 Apr 92. His DD Form 214 reflects a total of
2 years, 6 months, and 10 days of total active service with
1 year, 11 months, and 15 days being Foreign Service.
The AFAM was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force on
20 Oct 80. It is awarded to Air Force personnel for outstanding
achievement or meritorious service rendered specifically on
behalf of the Air Force. It may also be awarded for acts of
courage lesser than for award of the Air Force Commendation
Medal.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states after a thorough
review of the applicants official military personnel records,
they were unable to locate a Special Order or citation to verify
award of the AFAM. In addition, the applicant has not exhausted
his administrative avenues for a retroactive request of the
award.
Retroactive recommendations for awards for retirees/veterans
beyond the 2-year time limitation must be submitted in accordance
with Title 10, Section 1130, United States Code (USC). The
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of Fiscal Year 1996
(FY96) passed Title 10, Section 1130 USC. The law allows for the
submission of award recommendations (and the upgrading of
previously approved awards) without regard to any previously
imposed time constraints for submission if referred by a Member
of Congress.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 23 Oct 12, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, a response has not been received by this office (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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. After a
thorough review of the available evidence and the applicants
complete submission, we are not persuaded that the AFAM should be
added to his DD Form 214. The applicant has not provided any
evidence to support his contentions that he was awarded the AFAM.
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 that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered
with this application.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number
BC-2012-02715 in Executive Session on 5 Feb 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Jun 12.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 9 Oct 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Oct 12.
Panel Chair
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