RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04538
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His record does not reflect the AFCM which was awarded to him at
Holloman AFB in 1972 for his service with the 14th Tactical
Reconnaissance Squadron in Thailand.
In support of the applicants appeal, he provides a copy of his
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 7 December 1972, the applicant was honorably released from
active duty in the grade of sergeant under the provisions of AFM
39-10 and transferred to the Air Force Reserve. He served
3 years, 8 months and 19 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the AFCM. DPSID states that
after a thorough review of the applicants master personnel
record they were unable to verify award of the AFCM. The
applicant provided a citation for award of the AFCM for the
inclusive period of 20 July 1970 to 14 July 1971; however, they
were unable to locate a special order authorizing award of the
AFCM or a signed certificate to accompany the citation.
The AFCM is awarded to members of the armed forces of the United
States, below the grade of colonel and foreign military
personnel, who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force
after 28 March 1958, distinguish themselves by outstanding
achievement or meritorious service.
Based on their review of the applicants official military
personnel record they were able to determine that the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and one Bronze Oak Leaf
Cluster (AFOUA w/V and 1 BOLC) and the Republic of Vietnam
Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P) should have been awarded
during the applicants service. Upon final board decision
administrative correction of the applicants record will be
completed by AFPC/DPSOR.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 7 March 2014, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was
forwarded to the applicant for review and response within
30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been
received by this office.
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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 an error or injustice. We note the
applicants contentions; however, we are not persuaded by the
evidence submitted that we should award the applicant the AFCM
on the basis of error or injustice. It is the special order
that authorizes entitlement to the AFCM and properly awards the
medal. Absent a copy of the special order, the applicant has not
provided sufficient documentary evidence to substantiate his
claim that he was awarded the AFCM. Therefore, other than the
administrative corrections cited above, 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 the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of an 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-2013-04538 in Executive Session on 13 May 2014, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 September 2013, w/atch.
Exhibit B. DD Form 214, AFCM Citation, Performance Reports.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 2 January 2014.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 March 2014.
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