RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-01698
		INDEX NUMBER:  107.00

		COUNSEL:  None

		HEARING DESIRED:  No

Applicant requests correction of his records to reflect award of the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Force Commendation Medal and determination of his eligibility for the Allied Expeditionary Medal (it appears applicant means the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal) and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm (It appears that the applicant means the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm).  Applicant's submission is at Exhibit A.

The applicant’s records were administratively corrected by the Air Force Personnel Center to reflect award of the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Force Commendation Medal.

The appropriate Air Force office evaluated applicant's request and provided an advisory opinion to the Board recommending the application be denied with respect to the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm (Exhibit C).  The advisory opinion was forwarded to the applicant for review and response (Exhibit D).  As of this date, this office has not received a response.

After careful consideration of applicant's request and the available evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant corrective action.  The facts and opinions stated in the advisory opinion appear to be based on the evidence of record and have not been rebutted by applicant.  Absent persuasive evidence applicant was denied rights to which entitled, appropriate regulations were not followed, or appropriate standards were not applied, we find no basis to disturb the existing record.

Accordingly, applicant's request is denied.

The Board staff is directed to inform applicant of this decision.  Applicant should also be informed that this decision is final and will only be reconsidered upon the presentation of new relevant evidence that was not available at the time the application was filed.

Members of the Board, considered this application on 23 October 2001 in accordance with the provisions of Air Force Instruction 36-2603 and the governing statute, 10 U.S.C. 1552.

                                    
                                    
Exhibits:
A.  Applicant's DD Form 149
B.  Available Master Personnel Records
C.  Advisory Opinion
D.  SAF/MIBR Ltr Forwarding Advisory Opinion