ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	
		DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2009-03207
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Air Force Combat Action Medal (AFCAM).

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RESUME OF CASE:

On 1 Apr 10, the Board considered and denied the applicant’s 
request to award him the AFCAM.  For an accounting of the facts 
and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s request and the 
rational of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of 
Proceedings at Exhibit E (with Exhibits A and C).

By letter, undated, the applicant requests reconsideration 
contending that the citation accompanying the Air Medal (AM), 
dated 26 Jul 05, defines direct support of combat zone and the 
eligible theater of operations to include eligible timeframe.  
Furthermore, the AM citation indicates repeated exposure to 
“small arms and rocket propelled grenade fire from Iraqi 
insurgents” while performing assigned duties; therefore, he 
should have been awarded the AFCAM.  

In support of the appeal, the applicant submits a copy of AM 
citation and special order.

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

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

USAFCENT recommends denial.  They reviewed and disapproved the 
applicant’s request to be awarded the AFCAM based on the 
justification not supporting the award.  Additionally, they note 
that the governing instructions only allow a one-time request 
for reconsideration.  Since this submission was the applicant’s 
one-time reconsideration, the awarding authority’s decision is 
final.  



The complete USAFCENT evaluation is at Exhibit G.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 21 Oct 13 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:

In an earlier finding, the Board determined that there was 
insufficient evidence to warrant any corrective action.  After 
thoroughly reviewing the additional documentation submitted in 
support of his appeal and the evidence of record, we do not find 
it sufficient to change the Board’s earlier determination in 
this case.  The applicant has not provided evidence showing that 
the determination of USCENTAF was made in error and we are not 
persuaded by his assertions of the existence of an injustice in 
this case.  Our determination in no way is meant to demean the 
applicant’s accomplishments during the war on terror and it 
appears he has been appropriately recognized for his actions.  
Therefore, 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 following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2009-03207 in Executive Session on 3 Dec 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit E.  Record of Proceedings, dated 26 Apr 10, w/atchs.
    Exhibit F.  Letter, Applicant, undated.
    Exhibit G.  Letter, USAFCENT, dated 10 Jul 13.
    Exhibit H.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 21 Oct 13.