RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01238
				INDEX CODE:  107.00
				COUNSEL:  NONE

				HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  30 JANUARY 2008

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

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

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His DD Form 214 does not reflect the AFCM for his meritorious service from his assignment at Castle Air Force Base, from February 1989 through November 1992.

No supporting documentation was provided.

Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) on 17 February 1983, as an airman basic (AB) for a period of four years.

Applicant’s OPR profile while stationed at Castle AFB is listed below.

			PERIOD ENDING		OVERALL EVALUATION

			  17 Jan 90			5
			  31 Jul 90			5
			  31 Jul 91			5
			  23 Jan 92			5

The applicant was honorably released from active duty on 1 November 1992.  He served 9 years, 8 months, and 15 days on active duty.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the requested relief be denied.  HQ AFPC/DPPPR state a thorough review of the applicant’s military records located no documentation awarding the applicant the AFCM such as special orders, or a recommendation.  The applicant did not provide a recommendation or special order with his application. 

The applicant may pursue award for the AFCM under the provisions of the 1996 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).  Under the 1996 NDAA, the servicemember may be recommended for a decoration by following these procedures: 1) be made by someone, other than the servicemember himself, in the servicemember’s chain of command at that the time of the incident, and, who has first hand knowledge of the acts or achievements; and 2) be submitted through a congressional member who can ask a military service to review a proposal for a decoration.

AFPC/DPPPR evaluation is attached 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 24 May 2007, 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 an error or an injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and the recommendation of the Air Force and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof that he has been the victim of an error or injustice.  The applicant requests he be awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for the period the February 1989 through November 1992.  However, he provided no documentation and there is no documentation found in his records indicating a nomination package to award him the AFCM was ever placed into official channels.  Therefore, in view of the foregoing, we find no compelling basis upon which to recommend the requested relief.  

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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-2007-01238 in Executive Session on 8 August 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				XXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
				XXXXXXXXXX, Member
				XXXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 11 Jul 06, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, HQ AFRC/A1B, dated 30 Sep 06.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Sep 06.

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					Panel Chair