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AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04330
Original file (BC 2013 04330.txt) Auto-classification: Approved
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04330
		COUNSEL: NONE
		HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED

_________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge be corrected to reflect the Air Force 
Commendation Medal (AFCM).

_________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His AFCM was omitted from the list of medals he received from 
the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his 
AFCM Certificate, Citation and a memorandum.

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.

_________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 13 Nov 66, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.  
He served 20 years and 18 days of total active service.  

The AFCM is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United 
States who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force 
after 24 Mar 58, shall have distinguished themselves by 
meritorious achievement and service.  The degree of merit must 
be distinctive, though it need not be unique.  Acts of courage 
which do not involve the voluntary risk of life required for the 
Airman’s Medal may be considered for the AFCM.

_________________________________________________________________

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends approval.  Although, they did not locate a 
special order, the applicant provided a signed certificate and 
citation which appears to be authentic with a given under my 
hand date of 11 Jan 71, which was over a month prior to his 
release date.

The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.

_________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 24 Jan 14, for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, this office has not received a 
response.

_________________________________________________________________

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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice to warrant 
amending the applicant’s DD Form 214 to include the AFCM.  
Although the applicant did not provide a copy of the special 
order awarding the AFCM, we find the signed certificate and 
citation provided in support of his request sufficient to 
conclude that he was awarded the AFCM for meritorious service.  
Therefore we recommend his records be corrected to reflect the 
award of the AFCM.  Accordingly, we recommend the applicant’s 
records be corrected as set forth below.

_________________________________________________________________

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that his DD 
Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer 
or Discharge, issued in conjunction with his 28 February 1971, 
release from active duty, be amended to include the Air Force 
Commendation Medal. 

_________________________________________________________________






The following members of the Board considered Docket Number    
BC-2013-04330 in Executive Session on 26 Jun 14, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			Panel Chair
			Member
			Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The 
following documentary evidence was considered:

			Exhibit A.  DD Forms 149, dated 22 Aug 13, w/atchs.
			Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
			Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 2 Jan 14
			Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jan 14




							
							Panel Chair


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