RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-03475
		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 Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) and all other medals to which he is entitled.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He had only one Article 15 and later became an exemplary airman and was awarded an Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).

In support of his application, the applicant submits his draft AFCM citation and Special Court-Martial Order 1.

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 30 Aug 68, the applicant was honorably discharged from active duty in the grade of sergeant.  He was credited with 3 years, 11 months and 29 days of military service to include 11 months and 23 days of Foreign Service.

On 4 Dec 07, he was notified that he was entitled to the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVGC w/P).

The remaining 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 at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the applicant's request for the AFGCM.  DPSIDR states airman awarded the AFGCM must have had character and efficiency ratings of excellent or higher throughout the qualifying period (3 years) including time spent in attendance at service schools, and there must have been no convictions of court martial during this period.  

DPSIDR notes an AF Form 7 located in the applicant's record states his service periods from 1 Sep 64 thru 11 Nov 64; 12 Feb 65 thru 1 Mar 65; and, 13 Mar 65 thru 2 Mar 66 were not creditable for award of the AFGCM.

The complete DPSIDR 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 21 Dec 07 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit D). 

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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 available evidence and the applicant’s complete submission, we are not persuaded that his records should be corrected to show he is entitled to the award of the Air Force Good Conduct Medal.  Other than his own assertions, the applicant has provided no documentary evidence that would establish his entitlement to the above-cited award; therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  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 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 BC-2007-03475 in Executive Session on 20 Feb 08, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 15 Oct 07, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 4 Dec 07.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Dec 07.