RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01354 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Air Force Training Ribbon (AFTR) and the Air Force Overseas Ribbon – Short Tour (AFOR-ST). APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: These ribbons were created after his discharge. He would be honored to wear them on his Civil Air Patrol uniform if retroactively awarded. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 12 Nov 64. On 11 May 69, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 4 years, 6 months, and 29 days of active service. On 7 Jul 14, AFPC/DPSID administratively corrected the applicant’s records to reflect that he was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and one Bronze Oak leaf Cluster (AFOUA w/V and 1BOLC), Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars (VSM w/2BSS), and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P). On 24 Jul 14, AFPC/DPSIM determined that the applicant met the rank and time in career field requirement for the Civil Engineer Badge and directed his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be administratively corrected. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. A thorough review of the applicant’s official military personnel record did not reveal any indication that the applicant was entitled to the AFTR or AFOR-ST. The applicant served on active duty from 11 Nov 64 to 11 May 69, several years before the authorization date for award of the AFOR, rendering the applicant ineligible. The AFOR was created by the Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, effective 1 Oct 80. Retroactive award of the AFOR was eventually authorized, but only for those service members who served on active duty on or after 6 Jan 86. As for the applicant’s request for the AFTR, the AFTR was also authorized several years after the applicant’s service and he is therefore ineligible for the award. The AFTR was established on 12 Oct 80, and is awarded to members who, after 14 Aug 74, complete an initial Air Force accession training program. To grant relief would be contrary to the criteria established by DoDM 1348.33, Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, and/or the War Department. 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 27 Oct 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 AFTR and the AFOR-ST. 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/V & 1BOLC, VSM w/2BSS, RVNGC w/P, and the Civil Engineer Badge, 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-2014-01354 in Executive Session on 18 Dec 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Mar 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 07 Jul 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Oct 14.