RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01578
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 the award of the
National Defense Service Medal (NDSM).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His records should be corrected to reflect the award of the NDSM
for his service of 8 Aug 56 through 7 Aug 62.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his
DD Form 256, Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 7 Aug 62 and
DD Form 214, and DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 8 Aug
56.
On 3 Mar 60, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge,
and was credited with 3 years, 6 months, and 25 days of active
service.
The applicants DD Form 214 reflects the award of the following
Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with One Oak Leaf Cluster
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal
The applicants DD Form 215 reflects the award of the following
Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
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. They were unable to verify the
applicant served on active duty during the inclusive periods for
award of the NDSM.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant contends his service in the Air Force Reserves
between 4 Mar 60 through 7 Aug 62 qualify him for the award of
the NDSM.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of
Executive Order 13292, dated Mar 03 amending the eligibility
criteria of the NDSM and a copy of a DD Form 256AF, Honorable
Discharge Certificate, dated 7 Aug 62.
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-2014-01578 in Executive Session on 7 Apr 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-01578 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 Apr 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 16 Jun 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Oct 14.
Exhibit E. Applicants Letter, dated 27 Jan 15.
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