RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05503
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the following medals:
1. The Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).
2. The Cold War Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He should have been awarded the AFCM prior to separating from
the Air Force.
The applicant provides no documentation in support of his
appeal.
The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 15 April
1975.
On 14 August 1979, the applicant was honorably released from
active duty and transferred to the Air Force Reserve. He served
a total of 4 years and 4 months on active duty and was credited
with 2 years, 4 months and 5 days of foreign and/or sea service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states the AFCM is awarded
to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while
serving in any capacity with the Department of the Air Force
after 24 March 1958, shall have distinguished themselves by
meritorious achievement and service.
The Cold War Medal is a commemorative medal. These medals are
primarily celebratory display medals rather than official awards
or decorations of the United States Air Force and Department of
Defense. A certificate may be obtained online at:
https://www.hrc.army.mil/site/active/tagd/coldwar/default.htm.
Or write to the USAHRC, Cold War Recognition Program, ATTN:
AHRC-PDA-A, Department 480, 1600 Spearhead Division Avenue, Fort
Knox KY 40122-5408, (502) 613-9126.
After a thorough review of the applicants official military
personnel record DPSID was unable to locate official
documentation verifying the applicant was awarded the AFCM.
They were also unable to verify any additional awards or
decorations the applicant may have been awarded during his
active duty service.
Retroactive recommendations for awards for retirees/veterans
beyond the two year time limitation may be submitted in
accordance with Title 10, United States Code, Section 1130 (10
USC § 1130). 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.
Under the provision of this law requests must be referred to the
Secretary of the Air Force by a Member of Congress through the
Secretary of the Air Force Liaison Office (SAF/LL).
Additionally, the burden and costs for researching and
assembling documentation to support award recommendations rest
with the requester. Once received, a determination will be made
as to the decoration or any other determination necessary to
comply with the provisions of the statute.
The applicant has not exhausted all avenues of administrative
relief. Nonetheless, should the board determine the applicant
has exhausted all avenues of administrative relief, they
recommend denial based on lack of official documentation in his
official military personnel records verifying the applicant was
recommended for and awarded the AFCM. Additionally, the
applicant has not provided justification or supporting
documentation that reflects he was eligible for award of the
AFCM nor did he provide evidence of an error or an injustice.
The DPSID complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 24 February 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was
forwarded to the applicant for review and response 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 not 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. The
applicants contentions are duly noted; however, after reviewing
the evidence of record, 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 exhausted all avenues of administrative
relief. We agree. In this respect, we note the applicant
should pursue his request for the AFCM through the provisions
outlined in 10 USC § 1130. With respect, to his request for the
Cold War Medal, since it is a commemorative medal, it is not
awarded by the Air Force and the applicant may apply for the
certificate online, as noted by the OPR. Concerning his request
for, Any other medals he may have earned during his active duty
service, the OPR was unable to verify any additional awards or
decorations he may have been awarded during his active duty
service. We also note the applicant has failed to provide
sufficient documentation to indicate he is entitle to any awards
other than those already reflected on his DD Form 214.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 an 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 this
application.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-05503 in Executive Session on 22 August 2013,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-05503 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 November 2012.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 25 January 2013.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 February 2013.
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