RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-01107
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  YES

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant's military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force.  Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts in this Record of Proceedings.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Chief, Recognition Programs Branch, AFPC/DPPPR, reviewed the application and recommends denial.  DPPPR states that since the applicant did not serve on active duty for a total of three years and is not eligible for the award of the Good Conduct Medal (Exhibit C).

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 24 August 2001, for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 

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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 probable error or injustice.  After reviewing the complete case file, we believe that the applicant should be awarded the Good Conduct Medal.  In this regard we note that the applicant lacks just four days of service in order to be eligible for the contested award.  In view of the circumstances surrounding his separation i.e. disability and in view of the fact that he only needs four days of service, we believe this matter should be resolved in the applicant's favor.  Accordingly, we recommend that his 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 APPLICANT be corrected to show that on the 30 Jun 1952 he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal.
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The following members of the 26 September 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 16 Apr 01, w/atchs.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 15 Aug 01, w/atchs.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 24 Aug 01.

                                  
                                  Panel Chair

AFBCMR 01-01107

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 30 June 1952 he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal.

                                                                            Director
                                                                            Air Force Review Boards Agency