RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03006

  			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Combat Readiness Medal (CRM) be added to his DD Form 214, 
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was assigned to the 5th Combat Communications Group and was 
told they would receive it.  While assigned at Warner Robins Air 
Force Base (AFB), he received specialized combat training, was 
issued combat related deployment gear to include a weapon and   
received anti-chemical warfare injections.  In preparation for 
24-hour deployment readiness stand-by, they participated in 
field deployments setting up tents, communications equipment and 
generators. 

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 13 Nov 81, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.

On 21 Mar 84, the applicant received a general (under honorable 
conditions) discharge.  He was credited with 2 years, 3 months 
and 21 days of active service.  He had 4 years, 3 months and 14 
days of prior active service.   

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 disapproval for award of the CRM.  DPSID 
was unable to verify award of the CRM.  There is no official 
documentation in the applicant’s record to verify he served in a 
combat ready position for 24 months and was awarded or 
recommended for the CRM by his assigned base.  The applicant’s 
assigned base/Major Command is responsible for verification of 
assigned members being considered combat ready.  

The Combat Readiness Medal is awarded for periods of qualifying 
service in combat or mission ready status for direct weapons 
systems employment.  For the purpose of this award direct 
weapons system employment is defined as:  An aircrew whose 
wartime mission places them into enemy territory or in the 
threat envelope of ground enemy defenses; a missile operation 
which could employ weapons to destroy enemy targets; Individuals 
who directly control in-flight manned aircraft whose wartime 
mission is to seek and destroy enemy targets.  Additionally, an 
individual must meet all of the following criteria:  Be a member 
of a unit subject to combat readiness reporting under Joint 
Chiefs of Staff (JCS) publication 6, volume V (Major Commands 
(MAJCOMs), Direct Reporting Units (DRUs), and Field Operating 
Agencies (FOAs) designate qualifying duty positions and units); 
Complete basic and initial training and be formally certified as 
combat or mission ready in performing the command or unit 
operational mission.  The individual must be subject to a 
continuous individual positional evaluation program; have 
completed 24 months of sustained combat or mission readiness 
with no more than a 120-calendar day break.    

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 1 Dec 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-2014-03006 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 9 Jul 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 8 Oct 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Dec 14.