RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03577 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect entitlement to the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was recommended for award of the BSM for a documentary film regarding the rescue of a downed helicopter behind enemy lines in 1967. In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his DD Forms 214, Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States; AF Form 910, TSgt, SSgt and A1C Performance Report; AF Form 642, Recommendation for Decoration, AF Commendation Medal citation, and other documentation in support of his request. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant served on active duty from 16 Jul 48 to 31 Jul 68 and is credited with 1 year and 23 days of Foreign Service. The BSM recognizes acts of heroism performed in ground combat if they are of a lesser degree than that required for the Silver Star. It also recognizes single acts of merit and meritorious service if the achievement or service is of a lesser degree than that deemed worthy of the Legion of Merit; but such service must have been accomplished with distinction. 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 B. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the applicant provided what appears to be a page from an enlisted personal evaluation that mentions he was recommended for the BSM. However, DPSIDR was unable to locate any recommendation or special order concerning the BSM in the applicant’s military personnel record (MPR). The applicant did not provide a proposed citation and one was not located in his MPR The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit B. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 28 Mar 12 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). 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. After a thorough review of the available evidence of record and the applicant’s complete submission, we are not persuaded he is entitled to BSM. 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 the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. In view of the above, 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-2011-03577 in Executive Session on 10 May 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Aug 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. AFPC/DPSIDR, Letter, dated 26 Mar 12. Exhibit C. SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 28 Mar 12.