RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03815
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be amended to reflect the following:
Award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) (Will be
Administratively Corrected).
Any other awards she may be entitled.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The awards were omitted on her DD Form 214.
The applicant provides no rationale as to why the Board should
find it in the interest of justice to consider her untimely
application.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 7 Jul 65, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force and was
honorably discharged on 18 Aug 66.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for
additional awards and decorations. DPSID was unable to verify
the applicant as being eligible for any additional awards for
her active duty service. To grant relief would be contrary to
the criteria established by DODM 1348.33, Manual of Military
Decorations and Awards, and the Secretary of the Air Force and
Chief of Staff.
Based on the review of the applicants official military
personnel record, DPSID was able to determine she should have
been awarded the NDSM for her service from 7 Jul 65 to 18 Aug
66. Upon the Boards final decision, administrative correction
of the applicants record will be completed by AFPC/DPSOR.
A complete copy of the DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at
Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 25 Mar 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 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
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the
applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.
Therefore, aside from the administrative correction for award of
the NDSM, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested
relief.
4. The applicants case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
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-2014-03815 in Executive Session on 13 May 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Sep 14, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 24 Dec 14,
w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Mar 15.
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