RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02685
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. He be awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA).
2. He be awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM).
3. He be awarded the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM).
3. He be awarded the Cold War Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was informed that he received the aforementioned medals, but
they were not updated in his records. He would like to have
something to share with his children.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 18 Jun 1984, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.
On 24 Mar 1987, the applicant was denied the AFGCM for the
period 8 Sep 1986 through 7 Jan 1987.
On 13 May 1987, the applicant was honorably discharged from the
Air Force. His narrative reason for separation was
Unsatisfactory Performance. He served a total of 2 years,
10 months and 25 days of active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants requests for
entitlement to the AFOUA, AFCGM and NDSM. DPSID states that the
AFOUA is awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered
units that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally
meritorious service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets
the unit above and apart from similar units. The services
include; performance of exceptionally meritorious service,
accomplishment of a specific outstanding achievement of national
or international significance, combat operations against an
armed enemy of the United States, or military operations.
The NDSM is awarded for honorable active military service as a
member of the armed forces of the United States including the
Coast Guard, between 27 Jun 1950 and 27 Jul 1954, (Korean War),
between 1 Jan 1961 and 14 Aug 1974 (Vietnam War), between 2 Aug
1990 and 30 Nov 1995 (Operations DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM) and
from 11 Sep 2001 to a date to be determined.
The AFGCM was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force on
1 Jul 1963. 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 AFGCM may also be awarded to service members who
complete more than one year but less than three years if the
AFGCM has not been previously awarded.
The Cold War Medal is a commemorative medal. Commemorative
medals are primarily celebratory display medals rather than
official awards or decorations of the United States Air Force
and Department of Defense. The Cold War Medal/Certificate
recognizes members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel of
the United States Government who served in the United States
during the Cold War. The endeavor is being conducted by the
department of the Army. The applicant may order his certificate
online
With regard to his requests for the AFOUA, AFGCM and NDSM, the
applicant did not meet the eligibility requirements for the
aforementioned awards. To grant relief would be contrary to the
criteria established by DoD Manual 1348.33, Manual of Military
Decorations and Awards; AFI 36-2803, The Air Force Awards and
Decorations Program and the Secretary of the Air Force.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 15 Oct 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. As of
this date, no response has 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. 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 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 this application
in Executive Session on 13 Mar 2014, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2013-02685:
Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 28 May 2013.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 13 Sep 2013.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Oct 2013.
Panel Chair
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