RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03071
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Air Force Good Conduct Medal be added to his DD Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
It was inadvertently overlooked when a previous correction Board
reviewed his personnel records. He provides a copy of his 414th
Combat Support Squadron Special Order (SO) G-2 in support of his
application.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 30 Sep 63, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.
On 30 Jun 91, the applicant received an honorable discharge and
was credited with 27 years, 9 months and 1 day of active
service.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends disapproval for award of the AFGCM. The
AFGCM is only awarded to enlisted personnel and the applicant
was an officer for his entire active duty service; therefore
rendering him ineligible for the award.
The applicant provided 414th Combat Support Squadron SO G-2,
dated 24 Jan 66. In section six of the SO, it states, the
following named personnel, 437th Fighter Interceptor Squadron,
this station, are awarded the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship
Ribbon with the applicant being listed under the section. We
believe the applicant was confused by the SO G-2 which reflected
other individuals who were appropriately awarded the AFGCM.
The Good Conduct Medal is awarded to enlisted members who have
honorably completed three continuous years of active military
service subsequent to 26 Aug 40, and who are recommended by
their commanding officers for exemplary behavior, efficiency and
fidelity. This medal is only awarded to Airmen prior to the
establishment of the Air Force good Conduct Medal on 1 Jun 63.
In accordance with Executive Order 8809, amended by Executive
Order 9323, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal may also be awarded
to service members who complete more than one year but less than
three years of active federal military service if the Good
Conduct Medal has not been previously awarded.
The complete 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 17 Feb 15 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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicants complete submission, including SO G-2,
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 documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-03071 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Jul 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 8 Oct 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Feb 15.
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