RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01111
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect that he was
awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He found out he received the medal just after getting out of the
Air Force, but it was not annotated on his DD Form 214.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on
23 Sep 65.
On 5 Jun 69, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge,
and was credited with 4 years, 8 months, and 13 days of active
service.
On 27 May 14, AFPC/DPSID administratively corrected the
applicants records to reflect that he was awarded the Vietnam
Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars (VSM w/3BSS) and
the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P).
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 Exhibit C.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends relief be granted. While a review of the
applicants records did not reveal special orders substantiating
that the applicant was awarded the AFCM, he has provided a
signed certificate and citation which appear to be authentic,
which are also contained 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 25 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 error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicant's 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 applicant's 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 his
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, issued in conjunction with his 5 Jun 69
separation, be amended in Item 24, Decorations, Medals, Badges,
Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or
Authorized, to include the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-01111 in Executive Session on 18 Dec 14, 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-2014-01111 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Mar 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 27 May 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jul 14.
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