RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05849
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded two additional Air Force Commendation Medals
(AFCM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The paperwork for the AFCMs were submitted on several occasions
but were never processed. The injustice resulted in the loss of
a promotion.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 10 Dec 97, the applicant entered active duty.
On 31 Dec 13, he was honorably released from active duty with a
narrative reason for separation of Reduction in Force.
He served 16 years and 21 days on active duty.
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 Department
of the Air Force after 28 Mar 58, distinguish themselves by
outstanding achievement or meritorious service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. There is no official
documentation in the applicants record nor did he provide any
to verify he was recommended for or awarded additional awards of
the AFCM. In order to reasonably consider the applicants
request, he needs to submit a recommendation from someone with
firsthand knowledge of the acts/achievements, preferably from
someone within his chain of command at the time of the
acts/achievements, a proposed citation for each decoration, and
eyewitness statements. To grant relief would be contrary to the
criteria established by DoDM 1348.33, Manual of Military
Decorations and Awards, the Secretary of the Air Force and the
Chief of Staff.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 4 Apr 14, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).
As of this date, this office has not received a response.
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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 timely filed.
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 the
rationale expressed as the basis for our conclusion that 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.
4. The applicants case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issue involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
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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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-05849 in Executive Session on 30 Sep 14, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Dec 13.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Record
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 24 Mar 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Apr 14.
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