RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05163
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect he was awarded the
Combat Air Medal.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was awarded the Combat Air Medal in February 1970.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a letter from a
former service member and Special Order G-173.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Air Force who served from
12 September 1966 through 11 September 1970.
Upon review of his records, AFPC/DPSID verified the applicants
entitlement to the Air Force Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service
Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award and the Republic of
Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm. His records will be updated
accordingly upon final Board action.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the Air Medal. The Air Medal is
governed by Executive Order 9158 which authorizes the Secretary of
a Military Department to award any person, while serving in any
capacity with the United States, subsequent to 8 September 1939,
who distinguishes himself or herself by meritorious achievement
while participating in aerial flight. The Air Medal may be
awarded for combat or non-combat action in recognition of single
acts of valor, heroism or merit while participating in aerial
flight. Additionally, it may be conferred for sustained
meritorious achievement (distinction) in the performance of duties
involving aerial flight.
There is no official documentation verifying the applicant was
recommended for, or awarded the Air Medal. While the applicant
has submitted a statement in support of his request, there is no
evidence in his record, nor did he present any official
documentation to support his request.
The complete AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
SAF/MRBP recommends denial of the Air Medal. After a review of
the applicants record, SAF/MRBP concurs with AFPC/DPSIDs
recommendation to deny the applicants request. Should the
applicant locate any flight records, Air Medal citation or order,
he can submit those documents for consideration.
The complete SAF/MRBP evaluation is at Exhibit D.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 3 July 2014 (Exhibit E) for review and comment within
30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this
office.
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 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 offices of primary responsibility
(OPR) and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion
the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find
relief beyond what has been administratively corrected is not
warranted.
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.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2013-05163 in Executive Session on 26 August 2014, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Although, chaired the panel, in view of her retirement,
has signed as Acting Panel Chair. The following documentary
evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Nov 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Record Excerpts.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 28 Feb 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBP, dated 9 May 14.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Jul 14.
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