RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04195 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect award of the: 1. National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). 2. Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM). _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The medals should have been awarded, but they were never issued to him. In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214. The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 12 Jun 75, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force and was discharged on 24 Jun 77. The AFGCM is awarded to enlisted personnel for “exemplary conduct” (exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity), while in active military service of the United States. Any period of service covered by a “referral” Airman Performance Report (APR) is disqualifying for award of the medal. Records reflect the applicant received a referral APR during the period 13 Dec 76 to 12 May 77. The NDSM is awarded for honorable service as a member of the United States Armed Forces during authorized time periods as determined by the Secretary of Defense. The latest qualifying periods of service for the NDSM were during Vietnam, from 1 Jan 61 to 14 Aug 74, and Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM, from 2 Aug 90 to 30 Nov 95. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states that after a thorough review of the applicant’s master personnel records, they were unable to locate documentation from the commander denying the applicant the AFGCM. However, documentation was found showing he received numerous counselings, Letters of Reprimands, a referral APR, barred from reenlistment, as well as personal appearance and dormitory issues. Additionally, he was barred from reenlistment. Further, the applicant’s service did not occur during a time period for which the NDSM is authorized. The complete HQ AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 7 Jan 11 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has not received a 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. 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 agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. _________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2010-04195 in Executive Session on 24 February 2011, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Nov 10, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 15 Dec 10. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Jan 11.