RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-03316

	 	COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Air Force 
Achievement Medal (AFAM).   

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He requested copies of his military awards and discovered the 
AFAM was not listed amongst his entitlements.  He presumed it is 
not reflected on his DD Form 214 because it was awarded in close 
proximity to his discharge.

He is in poor health and would like to put his affairs in order 
as soon as possible.  

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s military personnel records indicate he enlisted 
in the Regular Air Force on 15 Dec 82 and served on active duty 
until 26 Sep 86 when he was released from active duty for 
strength reduction with service characterized as honorable.  

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

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial, indicating that a review of the 
applicant’s military personnel records failed to reveal any 
documentation indicating the applicant had been awarded the 
AFAM.  Additionally, all administrative avenues have not been 
exhausted for a retroactive request of an AFAM, as well as, the 
request for consideration of an AFAM is incomplete.  For a 
complete package, the following information should be included:  
a signed recommendation from someone with firsthand knowledge of 
the act or achievement, eyewitness statements attesting to the 
act(s) of outstanding meritorious achievement or service 
performed, sworn affidavits, certificates, and any other related 
documentation; referral by a Member of Congress; and a proposed 
citation.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID 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 the 
applicant on 23 Oct 12 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.  We note the OPR’s comments 
concerning the requirements of Title 10, United States Code, 
Section 1130, enacted as part of the Fiscal Year 1996 National 
Defense Authorization Act; however, the applicant is not 
requesting that he be awarded the AFAM, but rather that a 
previously awarded AFAM be added to his DD Form 214.  

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 an error or injustice. After 
thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the 
applicant’s contention, we are not persuaded the AFAM should be 
added to his DD Form 214.  In this respect, we note that 
although the applicant contends the AFAM was not reflected on 
his DD Form 214 because it was awarded in close proximity to his 
discharge, he has failed to provide, nor do his records contain, 
any corroborative evidence, i.e., copies of the orders awarding 
the AFAM and/or the AFAM certificate/citation, to support this 
contention.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence he was 
previously awarded the AFAM, we find no basis upon which to 
recommend granting the requested relief.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-03316 in Executive Session on 7 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 26 Jul 12, w/atch.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 9 Oct 12.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Oct 12. 
     



                                   
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