RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03114
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, corrected to reflect he was awarded the Air Force
Commendation Medal (AFCM).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was awarded an AFCM at the time of his discharge but it did not
get properly updated in his records.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 9 Dec 87, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air
Force.
On 24 Feb 97, according to information provided by the applicant,
he was awarded the AFCM with inclusive periods of service from
27 Feb 95 to 13 Mar 97.
On 13 Mar 97, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge,
and was credited with nine years, three months, and five days of
active service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR), which is included at Exhibit C.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends to grant relief to award the AFCM,
indicating there is evidence of an error or injustice. The AFCM
is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States,
below the grade of Colonel and foreign military personnel, who,
while serving in any capacity with the Department of the Air
Force, after 24 Mar 58, distinguish themselves by outstanding
achievement or meritorious service. After a thorough review of
the applicant's official military personnel record, no evidence
exists to verify previous award of the AFCM or the Special Order
awarding him the AFCM. The Special Order is the official source
documentation for verification of an authorized decoration.
However, the applicant provided what appears to be an authentic
copy of a citation with the official seal and a signed certificate
for award of the AFCM. Based on the evidence provided by the
applicant, it is recommended to approve the applicants request.
Additionally, it was determined the applicant's service from
9 Dec 87 to 13 Mar 97 rendered him eligible for the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air
Force Organizational Excellence Award with one Bronze Oak Leaf
Cluster, and Korean Defense Service Medal, but the awards were not
reflected in his records. Upon final board decision, he
applicant's official military personnel record will be
administratively corrected.
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 10 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of an error or injustice. We took notice of the
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case
and 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 been the victim of
an error or injustice. In this regard, we were convinced the copy
of a citation with the official seal and signed certificate for
award of the AFCM were sufficient evidence the award was
erroneously omitted from the applicants record. Therefore, we
recommend the applicant's records be corrected as indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that his
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,
be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Air Force Commendation
Medal, for the period of service of 27 Feb 95 to 13 Mar 97.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2014-03114 in Executive Session on 22 Apr 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Jul 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 22 Sep 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Oct 14.
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