RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01734 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect award of the Air Medal (AM). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: A letter was sent from Headquarters 7th Air Force indicating that his award elements for the AM were forwarded; however, the AM was never awarded. In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of the Headquarters 7th Air Force memorandum. The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force from 30 Sep 60 to 30 Sep 80. He was retired on 1 Oct 80. The AM is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States, subsequent to 8 Sep 39, distinguishes himself or herself by heroic or meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states that the document provided is not the official source document for award of the AM. The applicant provided a document from Headquarters 7th Air Force which appears to be instructions for distribution of AM award elements. There was no other official documentation within the applicant’s military personnel record to corroborate award of the AM, such as a signed certificate, citation, and Special Orders. The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 18 Jul 13, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has received no 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 that 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-2013-01734 in Executive Session on 27 Jan 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2013-01734 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Apr 13, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 21 Jun 13. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Jul 13. 1 2