RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2008-02900
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His record be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation with two Oak Leaf Clusters (PUC w/2OLC) and the Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The requested awards were not included on his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, and his DD Form 256, Honorable Discharge Certificate.

In support of the application, the applicant submits his DD Form 214, his DD Form 256, his Reserve Order CA-097333, his Request and Authorization for Discharge and Enlistment/Reenlistment of Air Force Reserve Airman, and his Report on Individual Personnel.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant was honorably discharged and released from active duty on 17 Aug 70.  He served four years on active duty.  

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 PUC w/2OLC.  DPSIDR states the PUC is conferred on units of the armed forces and of cobelligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after 7 Dec 41.  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.

DPSIDR was unable to verify the applicant was assigned to an overseas location to be eligible for the award and unable to verify his stateside unit received the PUC during the time he was assigned.

DPSIDR was able to verify the applicant’s entitlement to the AFLSA.  His records will be administratively corrected to reflect this award.

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 19 Sep 08 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 he should receive the Presidential Unit Citation with two Oak Leaf Clusters.  Other than his own assertions, the applicant has provided no documentary evidence that would establish his entitlement to this decoration.  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 determination that relief beyond that already granted administratively is either not available or not warranted.

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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 this application in Executive Session on 25 February 2009, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered under AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-02900:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 15 Aug 08, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C   Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 3 Sep 08.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Sep 08.

                                  
                                  Panel Chair