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AF | BCMR | CY2014 | BC 2014 01354
Original file (BC 2014 01354.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01354

					COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Air 
Force Training Ribbon (AFTR) and the Air Force Overseas Ribbon –  
Short Tour (AFOR-ST).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

These ribbons were created after his discharge.  He would be 
honored to wear them on his Civil Air Patrol uniform if 
retroactively awarded.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 
12 Nov 64.

On 11 May 69, the applicant was furnished an honorable 
discharge, and was credited with 4 years, 6 months, and 29 days 
of active service.   

On 7 Jul 14, AFPC/DPSID administratively corrected the 
applicant’s records to reflect that he was awarded the Air Force 
Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and one Bronze Oak leaf 
Cluster (AFOUA w/V and 1BOLC), Vietnam Service Medal with two 
Bronze Service Stars (VSM w/2BSS), and the Republic of Vietnam 
Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P).

On 24 Jul 14, AFPC/DPSIM determined that the applicant met the 
rank and time in career field requirement for the Civil Engineer 
Badge and directed his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty, be administratively corrected.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit C.    


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  A thorough review of the applicant’s 
official military personnel record did not reveal any indication 
that the applicant was entitled to the AFTR or AFOR-ST.  The 
applicant served on active duty from 11 Nov 64 to 11 May 69, 
several years before the authorization date for award of the 
AFOR, rendering the applicant ineligible.  The AFOR was created 
by the Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, effective 
1 Oct 80.  Retroactive award of the AFOR was eventually 
authorized, but only for those service members who served on 
active duty on or after 6 Jan 86.  As for the applicant’s 
request for the AFTR, the AFTR was also authorized several years 
after the applicant’s service and he is therefore ineligible for 
the award.  The AFTR was established on 12 Oct 80, and is 
awarded to members who, after 14 Aug 74, complete an initial Air 
Force accession training program.  To grant relief would be 
contrary to the criteria established by DoDM 1348.33, Secretary 
of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, and/or the War Department.

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 27 Oct 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 applicant’s records to reflect his entitlement 
to the AFTR and the AFOR-ST.  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 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 or injustice.  We note the Air Force OPR has 
determined the applicant’s eligibility for the AFOUA w/V & 
1BOLC, VSM w/2BSS, RVNGC w/P, and the Civil Engineer Badge, and 
will correct his records administratively.  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-2014-01354 in Executive Session on 18 Dec 14, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 21 Mar 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 07 Jul 14.
Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Oct 14.

						

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