RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00322
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) he was awarded be
reflected on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was sent the AFCM in the mail after his discharge and was
never informed he should have his service records amended.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force
from 4 Feb 85 through 3 Feb 91.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends approval. 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. The applicant submitted what appears to be an
authentic certificate for award of the AFCM for the award period
of 22 Mar 85 to 3 Feb 91, with a Given Under My Hand date of
22 Jan 91. He also provided a citation with the official seal
for the award period 22 Mar 85 to 3 Feb 91, which is consistent
with the applicants date of release, 3 Feb 91. While a copy of
the orders authorizing the AFCM to the applicant could not be
found in his records, the documentation the applicant has
provided appears to be authentic and consistent with other
elements in his records.
A complete copy of the AFPC/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 28 Jul 14 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an injustice. We took notice of
the applicants complete submission in judging the merits of the
case and agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air
Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its
rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has been
the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, we recommend
the applicants records be corrected as indicated below.
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was
awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) for meritorious
service for the period of 22 March 1985 through 3 February 1991.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-00322 in Executive Session on 22 Jan 15, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-000322 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Jan 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 23 Mar 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Jul 14.
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