RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05825
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be corrected to show entitlement to the following medals
and ribbons:
1. The Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFCGM).
2. The Air Force Overseas Ribbon-Short Tour (AFOR-ST).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The above mentioned medals and ribbons are not annotated on his
DD Form 214.
He qualified for the AFGCM.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force
from 8 Oct 02 to 12 Jun 06. His DD Form 214 reflects a total of
3 years, 8 months, and 8 days of total active service, with
2 years, 9 months, and 19 days being Foreign Service.
The applicant was assigned to Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska
between 8 Oct 02 and 15 Apr 06, which is designated as an
overseas long-tour.
On 20 Oct 05, the applicants commander stated that the
applicant was denied the AFGCM and that his new start date for
creditable service towards award of the AFGCM was 12 Jun 05.
On 9 May 06, the applicant received a referral Enlisted
Performance Report (EPR) with a close-out date of 15 Apr 06
which affected his eligibility date for the AFGCM.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for
entitlement to the AFCGM and AFOR-ST.
The AFGCM was authorized on 1 Jun 63 and is awarded to enlisted
service members of the United States Air Force for exemplary
conduct during a three-year period of active military service or
for a one-year period of service during a time of war. Airmen
awarded this medal must have had character and efficiency
ratings of excellent or higher throughout the qualifying period.
In accordance with Executive Order 8809, amended by Executive
Order 9323, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal may also be awarded
to service members who complete more than one year but less than
three years of active federal military service if the Air Force
Good Conduct Medal had not been previously awarded.
The AFOR-ST was authorized by the Chief of Staff, United States
Air Force, on 12 Oct 80. The ribbon was awarded to Air Force
and Air Force Reserve members credited with completion of an
overseas tour on or after 1 Sep 80.
DPSID states that the applicant is ineligible for award of the
AFGCM based on his referral EPR and memorandum denying award of
the AFGCM. Additionally, since the applicant served for more
than three years, the provisions in accordance with Executive
Order 8809, amended by Executive Order 9323, would not apply.
DPSID states that the applicant was recognized for his overseas
assignment with award of the AFOR-LT; therefore, since there
were no additional overseas tours, the applicant is ineligible
for award of the AFOR-ST.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 31 May 13, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit
D). As of this date, this office has received no response.
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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. 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 that 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 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-2012-05825 in Executive Session on 17 Sep 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Dec 12, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 13 May 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 May 13.
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