RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-01360
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

		COUNSEL:  

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The following awards be added to his DD Form 214:  Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, and Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions 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 are 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. 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR states that the applicant’s records were thoroughly reviewed for his eligibility for, and entitlement to, all awards and decorations.  Applicant did not provide any documentation to support his claims for additional awards or decorations, and he did not respond to their request to either provide supporting documentation or withdraw his claim for those they could not verify.  Therefore, they recommend denial of applicant’s request.  A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 26 July 2002, a complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days.  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.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Staff and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered this application on 10 September 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 Apr 02, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 9 Jul 02.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 26 Jul 02.