RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02715 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) is missing from his DD 
Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His AFAM was not documented in his official military personnel 
records or on his DD Form 214 at the time of his discharge. 

 

He does not want to misrepresent himself when he discloses his 
military accomplishments. 

 

The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force from 
20 Oct 89 to 29 Apr 92. His DD Form 214 reflects a total of 
2 years, 6 months, and 10 days of total active service with 
1 year, 11 months, and 15 days being Foreign Service. 

 

The AFAM was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force on 
20 Oct 80. It is awarded to Air Force personnel for outstanding 
achievement or meritorious service rendered specifically on 
behalf of the Air Force. It may also be awarded for acts of 
courage lesser than for award of the Air Force Commendation 
Medal. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states after a thorough 
review of the applicant’s official military personnel records, 
they were unable to locate a Special Order or citation to verify 
award of the AFAM. In addition, the applicant has not exhausted 
his administrative avenues for a retroactive request of the 
award. 

 

Retroactive recommendations for awards for retirees/veterans 
beyond the 2-year time limitation must be submitted in accordance 
with Title 10, Section 1130, United States Code (USC). The 


National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of Fiscal Year 1996 
(FY96) passed Title 10, Section 1130 USC. The law allows for the 
submission of award recommendations (and the upgrading of 
previously approved awards) without regard to any previously 
imposed time constraints for submission if referred by a Member 
of Congress. 

 

The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 23 Oct 12, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to 
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. As of this 
date, a response has not 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. After a 
thorough review of the available evidence and the applicant’s 
complete submission, we are not persuaded that the AFAM should be 
added to his DD Form 214. The applicant has not provided any 
evidence to support his contentions that he was awarded the AFAM. 
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 
basis to recommend granting the relief sought 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 Docket Number 
BC-2012-02715 in Executive Session on 5 Feb 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 


 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Jun 12. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 9 Oct 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Oct 12.