RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00820
			COUNSEL:  NONE
			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Air Force Recruiter Ribbon/Devices be added to his records 
since it is retroactive for all recruiters.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was sent a letter saying his records do not reflect 
recruiting duty for the ribbon.  His DD Form 214, Certificate of 
Release or Discharge from Active Duty, reflects that he served 9 
years and 11 months as a 99500, recruiter.

In support of his application, he provides his DD Form 214, as 
well as several letters from general officers congratulating him 
on his efforts in recruiting.  

He believes the Board should find it in the interest of justice 
to consider his untimely application because a recruiter advised 
him that the ribbon is retroactive for all.  

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 12 Oct 72, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.

On 1 Aug 89, the applicant retired.


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  On 21 Jun 00, the Secretary of the 
Air Force established the Air Force Recruiter Ribbon to 
recognize those officer and enlisted personnel who performed the 
challenging duty of Air Force recruiting.  Individuals are 
authorized to wear the recruiting ribbon on a temporary basis 
while performing recruiting duty immediately upon graduation 
from Air Force recruiting school.  Wear of the ribbon becomes 
permanent after successful completion of 36 months of duty as an 
Air Force recruiter.  Each additional 3 years of assignment as 
an 8R00 (enlisted recruiter special duty identifier) or 83R0 
(officer special duty identifier) entitles the service member to 
an Oak Leaf Cluster.  The Air Force Recruiter Ribbon is 
retroactive for any individual who has successfully completed 
36 months of duty as an Air Force recruiter and is currently on 
active duty or a member of the reserve component as of the 
establishment date of 21 Jun 00. 

The applicant is ineligible for the Air Force Recruiter Ribbon 
because it had not been established at the time he retired.   

The complete 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 20 Jun 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 documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-00820 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 24 Feb 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 2 Jun 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Jun 14.