RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01329
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be updated to reflect the award of the
Air Force Basic Military Training Ribbon.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was an instructor pilot between 1957 and 1962; however, there
was no instructor ribbon while he served.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 11 Sep
48.
On 30 Sep 68, the applicant was furnished an Honorable
discharge, and was credited with 20 years and 20 days of active
service.
The applicants DD Form 214 reflects he was awarded the
following Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:
- Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
- National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star
- Army of Occupation Medal
- Good Conduct Medal
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal
- Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
- Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Star
- Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
- Air Force Longevity Service Award with three oak leaf
clusters
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. The Air Force Basic Military Training
Instructor Ribbon was authorized for instructors at Basic
Military Training and Officer Training School. Instructors of
pilots do not meet the criteria of this award.
They were able to determine that the below Air Force Medals
and/or Ribbons should have been awarded during the applicants
service from 11 Sep 48 to 30 Sep 68 and were not reflected in
his records. Upon final board decision, administrative
correction of the applicants official military personnel record
will be completed by AFPC/DPSOR:
- Korean Defense Service Medal
- Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant contends he was never assigned to a unit that met
the eligible criteria for the award of the Republic of Vietnam
Gallantry Cross with Palm (Exhibit E).
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, to include his
rebuttal comments, 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-2014-01329 in Executive Session on 13 Jan 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Mar 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 1 Oct 14.
Exhibit E. Applicants Response, dated 15 Oct 14.
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