RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00245 

 INDEX CODE: 107.00 

 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Air Force 
Achievement Medal (AFAM) on 5 Apr 07 for outstanding achievement 
on 7 Aug 02. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

The award recommendation was initiated in Nov 02, then lost when 
the 91st Security Forces Group was stood-up in Jan 03. It was 
reaccomplished in Nov 06. The award was eventually signed in 
Apr 07, but he has yet to be credited with it. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
DÉCOR 6 and AF Form 2274, AFAM Award Certificate, an excerpt of 
AFI 36-2803, The Air Force Awards and Decorations Program, and 
three supporting statements. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

Information extracted from the Military Personnel Data System 
(MilPDS) indicates the applicant is currently serving on active 
duty in the grade of technical sergeant (E-6), with an effective 
date and date of rank of 1 Jun 05. 

 

The AFAM is awarded to members of the armed forces below the 
rank of O-6 who distinguish themselves by meritorious service or 
achievement. 

 

According to AFI 36-2803, recommendations must be submitted into 
official channels within two years of the act, achievement, or 
service performed. Recommendations that are not acted upon due 
to loss or inadvertence may be reconsidered provided there is 
credible evidence that the recommendation was originally 


officially placed into official channels within the prescribed 
timeline. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of 
the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial, indicating that they are unable 
to verify the applicant’s entitlement to the AFAM without a 
special order. While the applicant’s supporting documentation 
includes the DÉCOR 6 used to process the AFAM request in 2007, 
no previous DÉCOR 6 that would verify a recommendation was made 
in 2002, 2003, or 2006 was provided. The applicant contends 
that others involved in the incident were awarded the AFAM in 
Feb 04. However, AFPC/DPSIDEP was unable to verify if the other 
two airmen involved received the AFAM for their actions. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/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 applicant on 
9 Apr 10 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this 
date, no response has been received by this office (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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice 
warranting corrective action. After a thorough review of the 
evidence of record and the applicant’s complete submission, 
including the supporting statements from his unit leadership, we 
are convinced of the applicant’s entitlement to the requested 
award. Therefore, to preclude any further injustice to the 
applicant, we recommend his records be corrected to the extent 
indicated below. 

 

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was 
awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) on 5 Apr 07 for 
outstanding achievement on 7 Aug 02. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-00245 in Executive Session on 24 Aug 10, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

  

 

All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The 
following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Dec 09, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 22 Mar 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Apr 10.