RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-03955
				INDEX CODE:  107.00
				COUNSEL:  NONE
				HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect award of the Army Commendation Medal (ACM).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The medal was omitted from his records.

In support of his request, applicant provided documentation associated with the ACM recommendation.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Air Force on 5 Jan 65 as an airman basic for a period of four years.  He was honorably released from active duty on 18 Oct 68.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends the request for award of the ACM be denied.  DPSIDR states no official documentation was located in his records that verify the ACM was processed or approved by higher headquarters.  

The complete AFPC/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 25 Jan 08, 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.  After thoroughly reviewing the military personnel records and documentation submitted by the applicant, we found no evidence to verify the recommendation for the award of the ACM was approved by the award approving authority.  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 decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof of the existence of either an error or an 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 following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-03955 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 08, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

				The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-03955 was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 7 Nov 07, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant’s Master Military Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 14 Jan 08.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jan 08.