RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2014-03114

      COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, corrected to reflect he was awarded the Air Force 
Commendation Medal (AFCM).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was awarded an AFCM at the time of his discharge but it did not 
get properly updated in his records.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 9 Dec 87, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air 
Force.

On 24 Feb 97, according to information provided by the applicant, 
he was awarded the AFCM with inclusive periods of service from 
27 Feb 95 to 13 Mar 97.

On 13 Mar 97, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, 
and was credited with nine years, three months, and five 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 Exhibit C.


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends to grant relief to award the AFCM, 
indicating there is evidence of an error or injustice.  The AFCM 
is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States, 
below the grade of Colonel and foreign military personnel, who, 
while serving in any capacity with the Department of the Air 
Force, after 24 Mar 58, distinguish themselves by outstanding 
achievement or meritorious service.  After a thorough review of 
the applicant's official military personnel record, no evidence 
exists to verify previous award of the AFCM or the Special Order 
awarding him the AFCM.  The Special Order is the official source 
documentation for verification of an authorized decoration.  
However, the applicant provided what appears to be an authentic 
copy of a citation with the official seal and a signed certificate 
for award of the AFCM.  Based on the evidence provided by the 
applicant, it is recommended to approve the applicant’s request.

Additionally, it was determined the applicant's service from 
9 Dec 87 to 13 Mar 97 rendered him eligible for the Air Force 
Outstanding Unit Award with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air 
Force Organizational Excellence Award with one Bronze Oak Leaf 
Cluster, and Korean Defense Service Medal, but the awards were not 
reflected in his records.  Upon final board decision, the 
applicant's official military personnel record will be 
administratively corrected.

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 10 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.  Sufficient 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 
and 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 been the victim of 
an error or injustice.  In this regard, we were convinced the copy 
of a citation with the official seal and signed certificate for 
award of the AFCM were sufficient evidence the award was 
erroneously omitted from the applicant’s record.  Therefore, we 
recommend the applicant's records be corrected as indicated below.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force 
relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that his 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, 
be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Air Force Commendation 
Medal, for the period of service of 27 Feb 95 to 13 Mar 97.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2014-03114 in Executive Session on 22 Apr 15 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 28 Jul 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 22 Sep 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Oct 14.