RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00511
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be corrected to reflect an A device on his Air Force
Overseas RibbonShort (AFORS) as well as a separation medal
recognizing his accomplishment from his last duty assignment.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was stationed at Thule Air Base, Greenland and is authorized
the Artic A device on his AFOR-S for artic service.
Prior to separating the applicants commander presented him a
Letter of Appreciation for his service; however, he was
informed by two Senior Noncommissioned Officers that he will
receive a medal in the mail. He never received it.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a letter
detailing his responsibilities and assignments during his
enlistment.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 10 Oct
80.
On 1 Jun 92, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge,
and was credited with 11 years, 7 months, and 22 days of active
service.
The applicants DD Form 214 reflects the following Air Force
Medals and/or Ribbons: Air Force Commendation Medal with one
Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Organizational Excellence
Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters,
National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Air
Force Overseas Ribbon Short, Air Force Oversea Ribbon Long,
Air Force Longevity Service Award with one Oak Leaf Cluster,
Noncommissioned Officers Professional Military Education
Graduate Ribbon and Air Force Training Ribbon.
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 denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice. Thule Air Base, Greenland does
qualify for the Artic device; however the applicant served in
the area of eligibility before the A device was authorized for
wear on the AFOR-S rendering him ineligible for the award.
They also completed a thorough review of the applicants
official military personnel records and were unable to locate a
medal for his last duty assignment. While the applicant states
he was told a medal would be mailed to him, he does not state
any specific award or decoration but appears to be seeking a
decoration. In order for the applicants request to be
reasonably considered he needs to provide a recommendation from
someone with firsthand knowledge of the act/achievement,
preferably someone from his chain of command, a proposed
citation and eyewitness statements attesting to the
act/achievement.
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 22 Sep 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. 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 office of primary responsibility
(OPR) and adopt its 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
no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.
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-2014-00511 in Executive Session on 10 Feb 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Jan 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 Apr 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Sep 14.
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