RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00628

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, be corrected to reflect the award of the Air Combat Medal 
[sic]. 


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He served in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM and was notified by the 
Department of Veterans Affairs to put in for the update.  During 
his service he was awarded the combat action gold boarder, but 
not the Air Combat Medal.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 10 Sep 
97.

On 7 Nov 07, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge, 
and was credited with 10 years, 1 month, and 28 days of active 
service.   

The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects the award of the following 
Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:  

	- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor Device with one 
oak leaf cluster 
	- Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one oak leaf cluster 
	- National Defense Service Medal 
	- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with one service Star 
	- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
	- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
	- Korean Defense Service Medal
	- Air Force Overseas Ribbon Short
	- Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
	- Air Force Longevity Service with two oak leaf clusters
	- United States Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Professional 
Military Education Graduate Ribbon
	- Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Rifle)
	- Air Force Training Ribbon.

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. The applicant requests award of the 
Air Combat Medal, which they believe him to be requesting the 
Air Force Combat Action Medal.  After a thorough review of the 
applicant’s official military personnel record, they were unable 
to verify his eligibility for the award of the Air Force Combat 
Action Medal.  The applicant has not provided any documentation 
to support his claim; therefore, his request could not be 
forwarded to the original award approval authority, United 
States Central Command, for consideration. 

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 15 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.  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 of injustice.  
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 
no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.


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-2014-00628 in Executive Session on 10 Feb 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 20 Jan 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 25 Apr 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Sep 14.