RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01985
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
following Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:
a. Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) (PREVIOUSLY AWARDED
AND REFLECTED ON CURRENT DD FORM 214)
b. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA)
c. Cold War Victory Medal
d. Overseas Service Commemorative Medal
e. United States Air Force Commemorative Medal
f. Honorable Service Commemorative Medal
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His records do not accurately represent his four years of
service in the United States Air Force. During that time he
served at Bergstrom Air Force Base, Texas, Misawa Air Base,
Japan, and McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas earning the rank of
Staff Sergeant, and he is puzzled as to how he could only have
been awarded the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM).
In support of his request, the applicant has provided excerpts
of his military records: AF Form 1712, Uniform Military
Personnel Record, Special Order, PB-10, Superior Performance
Proficiency Pay, dated 27 Dec 72, and a Letter of Appreciation,
from the Commander, Headquarters 381st Strategic Missile Wing,
dated 4 Apr 73.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 2 Sep
69.
On 31 Aug 73, the applicant was furnished an Honorable
discharge, and was credited with 3 years, 11 months, and 29 days
of active service.
The applicants DD Form 214 reflects 1 year, 6 months and 1 day
of Foreign Service and award of the following Air Force Medals
and/or Ribbons:
- National Defense Service Medal
- Air Force Good Conduct 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.
After a thorough review of the applicants official military
personnel record, they were unable to verify the applicant
served with a unit that was awarded any unit awards during his
active duty service.
In regard to the Overseas Service Commemorative, Cold War
Victory Commemorative, the Honorable Service Commemorative and
the United States Air Force Commemorative Medals, these are
celebratory display medals rather than official awards or
decorations of the United States Air Force and Department of
Defense. They are not unable to provide any verification to
commemorative medals nor can they be updated to the applicants
DD Form 214. However, the applicant may obtain the awards from
a commercial source. Please note: The United States Air Force
does not officially sanction use of any of these sources.
The Cold War Medal/Certificate recognizes members of the Armed
Forces and civilian personnel of the United States Government
who served in the United States during the Cold War. The
endeavor is being conducted by the Department of the Army. The
applicant may order his certificate on-line.
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 29 Sep 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. We took
notice of the applicants 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 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-2014-01985 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-2014-01985 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 May 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 29 Sep 14.
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