RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00760 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 following awards: 1. Good Conduct Medal (GCM). 2. National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) (Administratively resolved). 3. Korean Presidential Unit Citation (Administratively resolved). APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He recently reviewed the criteria for the (GCM). He acknowledges the actions of misconduct early in his career, but he believes he had three consecutive years of good behavior after those actions, making him eligible for the award. He is unsure why he was not recommended for the GCM on his form 9, submitted in his application. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 13 Jun 49, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force. On 25 Oct 49, the applicant received punishment under court- martial for being absent without leave. On 23 Dec 52, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge and was credited with 3 years, 5 months, and 28 days of active service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is included at Exhibits C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice with respect to the applicant’s request for the GCM. The GCM is awarded to enlisted members who have honorably completed three continuous years of active military service subsequent to 26 Aug 40, and who are recommended by their commanding officers for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity. This medal is only awarded to Airman prior to the establishment of the Air Force Good Conduct Medal on 1 Jun 63. In accordance with Executive Order 8809, amended by Executive Order 9323, the GCM 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 AFGCM has not been previously awarded. The GCM is awarded for a one-year period of service during a time of war only when a formal declaration of war has been made and approved by the United States Congress. The applicant received punishment under court-martial and the applicant’s record indicates that members of his chain of command did not favorably recommend him for the GCM. To grant relief would be contrary to the criteria established by DoDM 1348.33, the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, and/or the War Department. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIDR 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 28 Jul 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 GCM. 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 AFPC/DPSIDR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. We note AFPC/DPSIDR has determined the applicant’s eligibility for the NDSM and the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, as requested. Additionally, the applicant is entitled to the Korean War Service Medal (KWSM) and his records will be administratively corrected. 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-2014-00760 in Executive Session on Wednesday, 17 Dec 14 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Feb 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 7 Jul 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Jul 14.