RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00564
			COUNSEL: NONE
			HEARING DESIRED:  NO


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be entitled to the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was assigned to the 319th Training Squadron during the period 
the unit was awarded the AFOUA.

The Board should find it in the interest of justice to consider 
his untimely application because he just became aware his former 
unit was awarded the AFOUA.

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty and Air Force Personnel Services screenshot reflecting the 
319th Training Squadron was awarded the AFOUA for the period 
1 July 1994 through 30 June 1996.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served in the Regular Air Force from 23 November 
1994 to 10 January 1995.  He served 1 month and 18 days on 
active duty.


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial.  The AFOUA is awarded by the 
Secretary of the Air Force to units that have distinguished 
themselves by exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding 
achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from 
similar units.  AFR 900-48, Awards, Ceremonies and Honors, dated 
15 March 1989, states that permanent party personnel (including 
instructors, faculty staff, and so forth) in a numbered training 
or school unit that is cited for the AFOUA are the only 
personnel to be awarded the ribbon.  Students are only 
authorized if so stated in the special orders.  There is no 
official documentation to verify the special order for award of 
the AFOUA received by the 319th Training Squadron was extended to 
students in Basic Military Training (BMT) during the award time 
period.  The applicant was a student in BMT during the period in 
question and does not meet the criteria for award of the AFOUA.  
To grant relief would be contrary to the criteria established by 
DoD Manual 1348.33, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards, 
the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, and/or the War 
Department.

The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 8 May 2014, 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 the 
rationale expressed as the basis for our conclusion that the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  
Aside from the administrative correction noted above, we find no 
basis to recommend granting the additional 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.


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The following members of the Board considered this application 
in Executive Session on 15 January 2015, under the provisions of 
AFI 36-2603:

       , Panel Chair
       , Member
       , Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR BC-2014-
00564 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 January 2014, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 April 2014.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 May 2014.