RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00575
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
While he was assigned to the 307th Field Maintenance Squadron, U-
Tapao Airbase, Thailand, and during Operation LINE BACKER II,
the base suffered a loss of several aircrafts and crewmembers.
The base equipment was used to assist in saving several
crewmembers lives. The Wing Commander instructed that all
personnel should be put in for the award of the BSM. However,
he never received the award.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement.
His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant retired from the Regular Air Force in the grade of
chief master sergeant (E-9) after serving 30 years and 4 days on
active duty.
The BSM is awarded to a person in any branch of the military
service who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces
of the United States on or after 7 Dec 41, shall have
distinguished himself by heroic or meritorious achievement or
service, not involving participation in aerial flight, in
connection with military operations against an armed enemy. The
award recognizes acts of heroism performed in ground combat if
they are of lesser degree than that required for the Silver
Star.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of
the Air Force, which is at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. There is no official
documentation in the applicants record to verify recommendation
for or award of the BSM. The applicant does not provide any
evidence to support an error or injustice occurred. There is no
recommendation from an individual, who possess first-hand
knowledge of the act or achievement, eyewitness statements,
proposed citation, or even a detailed account to include the
date of the act or achievement. Therefore, to grant this
application would be contrary to the eligibility criteria
established by the governing instructions.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 9 May 13 for review and comment within 30 days. As
of this date, this office has received no 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 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. After a
thorough review of the available evidence and applicants
complete submission, we find no evidence that his records should
be corrected to show he was awarded the BSM. As such, 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 that the applicant has not been the victim of an
error or injustice. The applicants honorable service is noted.
Regrettably, we do not find the evidence submitted is sufficient
to recommend granting the requested relief.
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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-2013-00575 in Executive Session on 17 Oct 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Mar 13, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 22 Apr 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 May 13.
Panel Chair
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