RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03296
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to include the Presidential
Unit Citation (PUC), Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA)
and Basic Missile Occupational Badge.
A replacement DD Form 256AF, Honorable Discharge Certificate, be
issued. (Administratively Corrected)
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She served at Grand Forks Air Force Base as part of the 804th
Supply Squadron, 804th Combat Support Group and her unit was
awarded the PUC, AFOUA and Missile Badge. These decorations and
occupational badge was omitted from her records when she
separated.
In support of her request, the applicant provided a copy of the
Wikipedia page for Grand Forks Air Force Base and a copy of
her DD Form 214.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 12 Mar
71.
The applicant was assigned to the 804th Supply Squadron, Grand
Forks Air Force Base.
On 25 Aug 71, the applicant was furnished an Honorable
discharge, and was credited with 5 months, and 13 days of active
service.
The applicants DD Form 214 reflects her occupation as an
Inventory Management Specialist and lists the following
Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and
Campaign Ribbons awarded or Authorized:
- National Defense Service Medal
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force offices of
primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibits C
and D.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice.
The PUC is awarded in the name of the President of the United
States to units of the Armed Forces of the United States for
extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or
after 7 December 1941. The unit must have displayed such
gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing
its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions
to have set it apart and above other units participating in the
same campaign. The degree of heroism required is the same as
that which would be required for award of the Distinguished
Service Cross to an individual.
The AFOUA is awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to units
that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious
service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit
above and apart from similar units. All assigned or attached
people who served with a unit during a period for which a unit
award was awarded are authorized the appropriate ribbon if they
directly contributed to the mission and accomplishment of the
unit.
The applicant was assigned to the XXXXth Supply Squadron, XXXXXth
Combat Support Group, Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota,
from 10 Jul 71 to 24 Aug 71. While the applicant claims that
her Group was reassigned under the XXXXXXXXst Strategic Missile Wing;
they were unable to locate any official documentation to verify
this restructure.
The applicant provided an Internet document showing the XXXst
Strategic Missile Wing with the PUC and AFOUA. This appears to
be historical, as the unit was not awarded either of these
awards during her assignment to Grand Forks Air Force Base.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice.
After consulting the functional advisor for the basic missile
occupation badge it is determined the applicant is not
authorized to wear this badge as she served in Supply and not
Missiles. The applicant failed to provide any certificate or
evaluation documentation to support the authorization of the
missile occupational badge. The applicants Air Force Specialty
was in Supply not Missiles.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit D.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 1 May 15 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit E). 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 opinions and
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary
responsibility (OPR) and adopt their rationale as the basis for
our conclusion that relief beyond that already granted
administratively is not warranted. 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-2014-03296 in Executive Session on 25 Jun 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-03296 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Aug 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 6 Nov 14.
Exhibit D. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 13 Jan 15.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 May 15.
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