RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-02980 INDEX CODE:	110.00
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx	COUNSEL:	NONE HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM).

THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His Service Record, page 3, states "favorably considered toward Good Conduct Medal."

In support of his request, applicant provides a copy of page 3 of his Service Record, and an endorsement letter from his Congressman.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Wisconsin Air National Guard on
1 Feb 51.	On 2 Jul 52, the applicant was released from active duty after serving 1 year, 5 months and 2 days on active duty.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPPPR states that the AFGCM is awarded to Air Force personnel for exemplary conduct during a three-year period of active military service, (or for a one-year period of service during a time of war). The applicant did not meet the necessary requirements for consideration for the AFGCM.

The AFPC/DPSIDR complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was sent to the applicant on
21 Nov 08 for review and comment within 30 days.	As of this date, this office has received no response.

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 and injustice. Based on the applicant's active duty service during the Korean War, and the information provided by the applicant, we believe the applicant met the AFGCM eligibility requirements and his records should be corrected as indicated below.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 2 July 1952 he was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal.

The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC- 2008-02980 in Executive Session on 29 Jan 09, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair, 
Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2008-02980 was considered:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 28 Aug 08, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 11 Nov 08. Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Nov 08.