RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00564
XXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be entitled to the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was assigned to the 319th Training Squadron during the period
the unit was awarded the AFOUA.
The Board should find it in the interest of justice to consider
his untimely application because he just became aware his former
unit was awarded the AFOUA.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty and Air Force Personnel Services screenshot reflecting the
319th Training Squadron was awarded the AFOUA for the period
1 July 1994 through 30 June 1996.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the Regular Air Force from 23 November
1994 to 10 January 1995. He served 1 month and 18 days on
active duty.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. The AFOUA is awarded by the
Secretary of the Air Force to units that have distinguished
themselves by exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding
achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from
similar units. AFR 900-48, Awards, Ceremonies and Honors, dated
15 March 1989, states that permanent party personnel (including
instructors, faculty staff, and so forth) in a numbered training
or school unit that is cited for the AFOUA are the only
personnel to be awarded the ribbon. Students are only
authorized if so stated in the special orders. There is no
official documentation to verify the special order for award of
the AFOUA received by the 319th Training Squadron was extended to
students in Basic Military Training (BMT) during the award time
period. The applicant was a student in BMT during the period in
question and does not meet the criteria for award of the AFOUA.
To grant relief would be contrary to the criteria established by
DoD Manual 1348.33, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards,
the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, and/or the War
Department.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 8 May 2014, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. As of
this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit
D).
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 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 and adopt the
rationale expressed as the basis for our conclusion that the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
Aside from the administrative correction noted above, we find no
basis to recommend granting the additional relief sought in this
application.
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 this application
in Executive Session on 15 January 2015, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR BC-2014-
00564 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 January 2014, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 April 2014.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 May 2014.
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