RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02533
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be amended to reflect award of the
Distinguished Unit Citation (DUC).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was assigned to the 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing (SRW),
Forbes Air Force Base (AFB), KS, from May 1964 to Aug 1965. The
unit received the DUC during this period but it is not reflected
on his DD Form 214.
The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 5 Jun 1963, the applicant entered active duty.
His records show he was assigned to Forbes AFB, KS, from 1 Sep
1964 to 27 Aug 1965.
On 2 Jun 1967, he was honorably discharged.
He served 3 years, 11 months and 28 days on active duty.
The Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), formerly the DUC, is
awarded to units of the United States Armed Forces for
outstanding performance in action against an armed enemy
occurring on or after, 16 Oct 1941 for the US Navy, and on or
after 7 Dec 1941 for the US Army and US Air Force units.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. The applicant was assigned to the
55 SRW from 1 Sep 1964 to 27 Aug 1965; however, DPSID is unable
to verify the unit was awarded the PUC during his period of
assignment rendering him ineligible for the award. To grant the
applicant relief would be contrary to the eligibility criteria
established by DOD Manual 1348.33, Manual of Military
Decorations and Awards. Based on a review of the applicants
official military records, DPSID will administratively correct
the applicants records to show award of the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA)
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANTS REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 29 Oct 2013 for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, this office has not received a response
(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 to warrant
awarding the DUC. We took notice of the applicants 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, other than the administrative
correction awarding the AFOUA, we find no basis to recommend
granting the additional relief sought.
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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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-02533 in Executive Session on 25 Mar 2014, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentation was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 21 May 2013.
Exhibit B. Applicants Available Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 16 Sep 2013, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Oct 2013.
Panel Chair
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