RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00760
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be corrected to reflect the following awards:
1. Good Conduct Medal (GCM).
2. National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) (Administratively
resolved).
3. Korean Presidential Unit Citation (Administratively
resolved).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He recently reviewed the criteria for the (GCM). He
acknowledges the actions of misconduct early in his career, but
he believes he had three consecutive years of good behavior
after those actions, making him eligible for the award. He is
unsure why he was not recommended for the GCM on his form 9,
submitted in his application.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 13 Jun 49, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air
Force.
On 25 Oct 49, the applicant received punishment under court-
martial for being absent without leave.
On 23 Dec 52, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge
and was credited with 3 years, 5 months, and 28 days of active
service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR), which is included at Exhibits C.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence
of an error or injustice with respect to the applicants
request for the GCM. The GCM is awarded to enlisted members
who have honorably completed three continuous years of active
military service subsequent to 26 Aug 40, and who are
recommended by their commanding officers for exemplary
behavior, efficiency, and fidelity. This medal is only
awarded to Airman prior to the establishment of the Air Force
Good Conduct Medal on 1 Jun 63. In accordance with Executive
Order 8809, amended by Executive Order 9323, the GCM may also
be awarded to service members who complete more than one year
but less than three years of active federal military service
if the AFGCM has not been previously awarded. The GCM is
awarded for a one-year period of service during a time of war
only when a formal declaration of war has been made and
approved by the United States Congress. The applicant
received punishment under court-martial and the applicants
record indicates that members of his chain of command did not
favorably recommend him for the GCM. To grant relief would be
contrary to the criteria established by DoDM 1348.33, the
Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, and/or the War
Department.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIDR 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting
correction of the applicants records to reflect his entitlement
to the GCM. 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 AFPC/DPSIDR and adopt its
rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not
been the victim of an error or injustice. We note AFPC/DPSIDR
has determined the applicants eligibility for the NDSM and the
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, as requested.
Additionally, the applicant is entitled to the Korean War
Service Medal (KWSM) and his records will be administratively
corrected. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting relief beyond
that rendered administratively.
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-2014-00760 in Executive Session on Wednesday, 17 Dec
14 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Feb 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 7 Jul 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Jul 14.
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