RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00319

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, be updated to reflect all awards and 
medals while assigned to 3rd Air Division and 269th Combat 
Aviation Battalion.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His records should reflect the award of the Presidential Unit 
Citation (PUC).

In support of the applicant’s request he submits a Department of 
Veterans Affairs (DAV) Form 21-4138, Statement in Support of 
Claim, in which he states he was assigned to a Special Forces 
unit between Dec 67 and Dec 68.  He also provided an internet 
article on the Blackwidows - 269th Combat Aviation Battalion and 
a copy of a housing order while living in Guam.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 31 Mar 
65.

On 22 Aug 69, the applicant was furnished an Honorable 
discharge, and was credited with 4 years, 4 months, and 22 days 
of active service.   

The applicant’s DD Form 214, reflect the following Air Force 
Medals and/or Ribbons:

	- National Defense Service Medal
	- Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
	- Air Force Longevity Service Award
	- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one Bronze Oak Leaf 
Cluster


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


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  After a thorough review of the 
applicant’s official military personnel record, they were unable 
to verify award of the Presidential Unit Citation or any awards 
for service with the 269th Combat Aviation Battalion.  
Additionally, they were unable to locate any official 
documentation verifying the applicant was assigned to the 269th 
Combat Aviation Battalion.

They did verify his entitlement to the Air Force Outstanding 
Unit Award with three Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters (AFOUA w/3 BOLC).  

Upon final board decision, administrative correction of the 
applicant’s official military personnel record will be completed 
by AFPC/DPSOR.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 12 Sep 14 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


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 warranting 
correction of the applicant’s records to reflect his entitlement 
to the PUC.  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 (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the 
basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim 
of an error or injustice.  We note the Air Force OPR has 
determined the applicant’s eligibility for the AFOUA w/3 BOLC 
and will correct his records administratively.  Therefore, in 
the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to 
recommend granting relief beyond that rendered administratively.


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.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-00319 in Executive Session on 16 Dec 14 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 21 Jan 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 Apr 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 Sep 14.