RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02685 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. He be awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA). 2. He be awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM). 3. He be awarded the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). 3. He be awarded the Cold War Medal. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was informed that he received the aforementioned medals, but they were not updated in his records. He would like to have something to share with his children. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ _ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 18 Jun 1984, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. On 24 Mar 1987, the applicant was denied the AFGCM for the period 8 Sep 1986 through 7 Jan 1987. On 13 May 1987, the applicant was honorably discharged from the Air Force. His narrative reason for separation was “Unsatisfactory Performance.” He served a total of 2 years, 10 months and 25 days of active duty. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicant’s requests for entitlement to the AFOUA, AFCGM and NDSM. DPSID states that the AFOUA is awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units. The services include; performance of exceptionally meritorious service, accomplishment of a specific outstanding achievement of national or international significance, combat operations against an armed enemy of the United States, or military operations. The NDSM is awarded for honorable active military service as a member of the armed forces of the United States including the Coast Guard, between 27 Jun 1950 and 27 Jul 1954, (Korean War), between 1 Jan 1961 and 14 Aug 1974 (Vietnam War), between 2 Aug 1990 and 30 Nov 1995 (Operations DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM) and from 11 Sep 2001 to a date to be determined. The AFGCM was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force on 1 Jul 1963. The medal is awarded to enlisted personnel during a three-year period of active military service or for a one-year period of service during a time of war. Airmen awarded this medal must have had character and efficiency ratings of excellent or higher throughout the qualifying period. In accordance with Executive Order 8809, amended by Executive Order 9323 the AFGCM may also be awarded to service members who complete more than one year but less than three years if the AFGCM has not been previously awarded. The Cold War Medal is a commemorative medal. Commemorative medals are primarily celebratory display medals rather than official awards or decorations of the United States Air Force and Department of Defense. The Cold War Medal/Certificate recognizes members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel of the United States Government who served in the United States during the Cold War. The endeavor is being conducted by the department of the Army. The applicant may order his certificate online With regard to his requests for the AFOUA, AFGCM and NDSM, the applicant did not meet the eligibility requirements for the aforementioned awards. To grant relief would be contrary to the criteria established by DoD Manual 1348.33, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards; AFI 36-2803, The Air Force Awards and Decorations Program and the Secretary of the Air Force. The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 15 Oct 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). ________________________________________________________________ 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 this application in Executive Session on 13 Mar 2014, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC- 2013-02685: Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 28 May 2013. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 13 Sep 2013. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Oct 2013. Panel Chair 2 3 4