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 applicants 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
applicants 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 applicants
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 applicants
request for the AFTR, the AFTR was also authorized several years
after the applicants 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 applicants 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 applicants 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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