RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-03121

	 		COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

His record be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was told he would receive his awards once he returned to the Continental United States.

In support of his appeal, the applicant submits his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former member of the Air Force who served from 30 December 1968 through 28 January 1972.

AFPC/DPSID reviewed the applicant’s records and verified his entitlement to the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry 
Cross with Palm, Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.  His records will be updated accordingly upon final 
Board action. 
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial.  The Good Conduct Medal is awarded 
to enlisted members who have honorably completed three 
continuous years of active military service subsequent to 
26 August 1940, and who are recommended by their commanding 
officers for exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity.  
Persons awarded this medal must have had character and 
efficiency ratings of excellent or higher throughout the 
qualifying period, including time spent in attendance at service 
schools, and there must have been no convictions by court-
martial.  In accordance with Executive Order 8809, amended by 
Executive Order 9323, the Good Conduct Medal may also be awarded 
to service members who complete more than one year, but less 
than three years of active federal military service if the Good 
Conduct Medal has not previously been awarded.  

The applicant’s entitlement to the Good Conduct Medal could not 
be verified.  According to his dates of service, he qualifies 
for the award of the Air Force Good Conduct Medal under its 
criteria.  He was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal for 
the period of 30 December 1968 through 29 December 1971.

The complete 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 10 January 2014, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, 
this office has received no response.
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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 an error or injustice.  We took notice of the available evidence of 
record and the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force 
offices of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that relief beyond that already administratively granted is not 
warranted.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to grant the relief sought in this application.  
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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-2013-03121 in Executive Session on 20 March 2014, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:


The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 24 Jun 13, w/atch.
      	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 13 Sep 13.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Jan 14.
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