RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-03574
						INDEX CODE:  110.00
    						COUNSEL:  NONE
    						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Good Conduct (GCM) and Sharp Shooter Medals.  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He served honorably from 5 Jul 46 to 7 Jun 49.  At the time of his discharge he was asked if he would consider an early discharge in lieu of his accrued leave.  He accepted, not realizing this would render him not eligible to receive the GCM.   He would like his active duty service for the period 23 Apr 51 to 5 Dec 52 be added to his previous enlistment (5 Jul 46 – 7 Jun 49) so he may be entitled to the GCM.  

In support of his request, applicant provides a copy of his WD AGO Form 53, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation and his DD Form 214, Report of Separation.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s discharge document for the period 5 Jul 46 to 7 Jun 49 reflects no awards and he was credited with 2 years, 11 months and 3 days of continental service.  The discharge document for the period 23 Apr 51 to 5 Dec 52 reflects he was awarded the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. 

On 19 Nov 07, the Recognition, Programs Division was able to verify the applicant’s entitlement to the Carbine Sharp Shooter and Pistol badges.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial.  DPSIDR advises that they were unable to verify the applicant completed the required three years 

of active duty service to be eligible for award of the GCM.  The DPSIDR complete 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 30 Nov 07 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 AFGCM.  After thoroughly reviewing the criteria for the award of the AFGCM, our interpretation of the regulation leads us to believe the applicant’s period of service meets the requirements for award of the AFGCM.  Therefore, we recommend that his records be corrected to reflect award of the AFGCM.  In regard to the applicant’s request that he be awarded the Sharp Shooter Medals, we note that on 19 Nov 07, the Air Force Personnel Center was able to verify his entitlement for these awards and has administratively corrected his record.  Therefore, we recommend his records be corrected to the extent indicated 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 on 5 December 1952, he was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-03574 in Executive Session on 22 Jan 08, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The 
following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2007-03574 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 Nov 07, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 19 Nov 07.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Nov 07.