RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-03156
		INDEX CODE:  107.00, 110.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Discharge or Release from Active Duty, be corrected to include the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Applicant makes no contentions.  In support of his request, applicant provided a Virtual MPF printout, an email communiqué, training certificates, a class roster, and permanent change of station (PCS) orders. 

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant served on active duty in an enlisted status from 24 Jul 96 through 30 Jun 99.  He was in a Cadet status from 1 Jul 99 through 23 Jul 02.  He was appointed a second lieutenant, Reserve of the Air Force on 28 May 03 and is currently serving in that grade.  

The applicant's request to include his training courses on his DD Form 214 has been administratively corrected.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial.  DPPPR states with respect to the AFOUA, there is no indication in his records showing he was assigned to the XX Intelligence Wing as he claimed.  His records show he was assigned to the 390th Intelligence Squadron.  He was asked to provide copies of documentation to substantiate his claim but did not respond.  Regarding the AFGCM, DPPPR states he would have been eligible for the AFGCM for the period 24 Jul 96 through 23 Jul 99; however, he became a Cadet effective 1 Jul 99, and did not serve three years in an enlisted status to qualify for the AFGCM.  Time spent as a Cadet does not qualify for award of the AFGCM.  The DPPPR evaluation 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 12 Mar 04 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 timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice that would warrant award of the AFOUA or the AFGCM.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force office of primary responsibility 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004-03156 in Executive Session on 13 Apr 04, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 11 Aug 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated not dated.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 Mar 04.