RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-02206
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to show he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was awarded the AFCM on or near the last day of his active duty service.

In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, a copy of DD Form 2224 Certificate for award of the Air Force Commendation Medal, and a copy of a Citation for award of the Air Force Commendation Medal.

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant’s available records reflect that he entered the Regular Air Force on 9 December 1983 and separated from active duty with an honorable discharge on 10 December 1992.  He is entitled to the Air Force Achievement Medal with two devices, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one device, Air Force Organizational Excellence award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with two devices, Air Force Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with one device and the Air Force Training Ribbon.  He served nine years and one day of active military service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial.  The applicant was asked to provide a copy of the order awarding him the AFCM but he did not respond.  Without an order his entitlement to the AFCM cannot be verified.

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 3 Oct 03, 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.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the applicant’s submission and the available evidence of record, we are not persuaded that the relief requested should be granted.  We took notice of the 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 their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the former member has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Should the applicant secure documentation showing the medal was placed into official channels and an official order was issued approving this medal, the Board would reconsider his application.  In the absence of such evidence, we find no compelling basis to warrant favorable consideration of 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 an 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 no considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2003-02206 in Executive Session on 6 November 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 25 May 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 25 Sep 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Oct 03.