RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-01634
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), first oak leaf cluster (1OLC), be added to his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He received the AFCM 1OLC but it is not reflected on his DD Fm 214.

In support of his request, applicant provided a copy of his DD Fm 214, the AFCM citation, and the AFCM 1OLC certificate.  His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 20 Jul 67.  On 30 Nov 87, he was voluntarily retired for years of service, in the grade of master sergeant.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR reviewed applicant’s request and recommends denial.  DPPPR states that the order awarding a decoration is the primary source document required to verify award of a decoration.  DPPPR asked the applicant on two occasions to provide a copy of the order.  He has not responded to their requests.  

The DPPPR evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 13 Sep 02 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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 error or injustice warranting award of the AFCM (1OLC).  While the applicant could not provide a copy of the order awarding him the AFCM (1OLC) for the period in question, we are persuaded by the evidence provided by the applicant that the award was processed and approved on the occasion of his retirement from the Air Force.  In view of the above, it is our opinion that any doubt in this matter should be resolved in his favor and that his records should be corrected as set forth 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 he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), first oak leaf cluster (1OLC), for meritorious service during the period 8 November 1983 through 30 November 1987.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 02-01634 in Executive Session on 12 Nov 02, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

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

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 4 May 02, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 4 Sep 02, w/atchs.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Sep 02.

					
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AFBCMR 02-01634

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 APPLICANT , be corrected to show that he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, first oak leaf cluster, for meritorious service during the period 8 November 1983 through 30 November 1987.

                                                                            
                                                                            Director
                                                                            Air Force Review Boards Agency