RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02573
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM).
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He should be issued the AFGCM for his honorable service during
his final years of active duty.
He was overlooked because it was not generally known that it was
available for award and issue. He was awarded the Good Conduct
Medal (GCM) and the bar attesting to subsequent awards.
He does not believe the failure to issue the AFGCM was based on
any intent to degrade his service. In fact, he was awarded the
Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) during the same period.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal
statement and copies of extracts from his enlisted performance
record and accomplishments.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to Special Order (SO) M-2, dated 8 Feb 62, the
applicant was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, with Five Bronze
Loops (GCM, w/5 BLPS) for the period 24 Jan 56 23 Jan 62.
On 31 Dec 64, the applicant was relieved from active duty and
retired effective 1 Jan 65 in the grade of master sergeant.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states the applicant's
2 years, 11 months, and 7 days of active duty service from the
end date of his last award of the GCM renders him ineligible for
award of the AFGCM as the 3 year criteria was not met. The
applicant was appropriately recognized with the GCM, w/5 BLPS
for his continuous active duty service from 24 Jan 53 to 31 Dec
64. To grant relief would be contrary to the eligibility
criteria established by the Secretary of the Air Force.
The AFGCM was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force on
1 Jun 63. The medal is awarded to enlisted personnel 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 AFGMC 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 AFGCM has not been previously
awarded.
The applicant's DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States
Report of Transfer or Discharge, with effective date 13 Jul 64,
which reflects award of the GCM, w/5 BLPS for his service for
the period 24 Jan 59 to 23 Jan 62 is correct. The period of
service in question is from 24 Jan 62 to 31 Dec 64, which is
23 days short of 3 years. DPSID was unable to verify that the
applicant was eligible for the AFGCM for this period of service.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANTS REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
He notes that DPSID quoted Executive Order 8809, amended by
Executive Order 9323 that states the AFGCM 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 has not been previously awarded."
He believes that the Executive Order was issued for situations
such as his where he was only 23 days short of the normal
authorization period.
He was not aware of the authorization of the AFGCM so he was not
in a position to adjust his retirement date. Otherwise he would
have delayed his retirement date 23 days.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of the
citation for award of the AFCM; letter of appreciation and
various other supporting documents.
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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 note that
the applicant believes that Executive Order 9323 was issued for
situations such as his since he was only 23 days short of
3 years. However, after carefully reviewing the available
evidence, we do not find his assertions sufficiently persuasive
to override the rationale provided by the Air Force Office of
Primary Responsibility (OPR). Therefore, we agree with the
opinion and recommendation of the Air Force OPR and adopt the
rationale expressed as the basis for our conclusion that the
applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof that he has
been the victim of an error or injustice. In view of the above
and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis
to recommend granting further relief 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
newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this
application.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-02573 in Executive Session on 13 Mar 14, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 May 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 16 Sep 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Oct 13.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 7 Nov 13, w/atchs.
Panel Chair
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