RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-04052
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be updated to reflect award of the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster (1OLC) and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) with 1 Oak Leaf Clusters (1OLC).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was awarded both awards while assigned to the 86th Combat Support Squadron, Zweibrucken, Germany, in 1971.  However, the awards are not reflected on his DD Form 214.

In support of his request, the applicant provided a personal statement and documentation extracted from his military personnel records.

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 2 February 1968 and was honorably released from active duty on 26 January 1972.  He served 3 years, 11 months and 25 days on active duty.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial.  DPSIDR states the PUC is conferred on units of the armed forces of the United States and of cobelligerent nations, for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after 7 December 1941.  The unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission as to set it apart from and above other units participating in the same campaign.

The AFOUA is awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units.

DPSIDR was unable to verify the 86th Support Squadron or the 86th Combat Squadron Group received the PUC or AFOUA while applicant was assigned.

AFPC/DPSIDR’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 1 February 2008, the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  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.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  The applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, after thoroughly reviewing his submission and the evidence of record, there is no indication in his military personnel record that he is entitled to the PUC w/1OLC and the AFOUA w/1OLC.  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.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2007-04052 in Executive Session on 31 March 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 November 2007, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 22 January 2008.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 February 2008.