RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2008-02986
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA), and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was entitled to and should have received the PUC, the AFOUA and the SAEMR.  A newspaper article states that he was recognized for helping his unit earn the AFOUA.  The unit received the AFOUA for exceptional meritorious achievement while serving in combat operations in Southeast Asia.

In support of his request, the applicant provided a newspaper article, several permanent change of station orders, a DD Form 214, and a reserve assignment order.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served in the Regular Air Force for three years and four months.  On 17 February 1969, he was honorably discharged from the Regular Air Force and then transferred to the Obligated Reserve Section, Reserve Component, for the remainder of his military service obligation.

The PUC is awarded for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after 7 December 1941.  The unit must have displayed 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.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIDR verified his entitlement to the AFOUA with one Oak Leaf Cluster; DPSIDR will update his record.

DPSIDR recommends denial of his request for the PUC and SAEMR.  DPSIDR states that the applicant's units of assignment were not awarded the PUC during the period of 1965 to 1969, and there is no documentation to show that he received the SAEMR.

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 September 2008 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.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case.  However, we are not persuaded by the evidence provided by the applicant that he is entitled to the PUC or the SAEMR.  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 further relief that that which has been administratively corrected 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-2008-02986 in Executive Session on 23 October 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 July 2008, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 3 September 2008.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 September 2008.

                                   
                                   Chair