RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03815 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be amended to reflect the following: Award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) (Will be Administratively Corrected). Any other awards she may be entitled. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The awards were omitted on her DD Form 214. The applicant provides no rationale as to why the Board should find it in the interest of justice to consider her untimely application. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 7 Jul 65, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force and was honorably discharged on 18 Aug 66. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicant’s request for additional awards and decorations. DPSID was unable to verify the applicant as being eligible for any additional awards for her active duty service. To grant relief would be contrary to the criteria established by DODM 1348.33, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards, and the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff. Based on the review of the applicant’s official military personnel record, DPSID was able to determine she should have been awarded the NDSM for her service from 7 Jul 65 to 18 Aug 66. Upon the Board’s final decision, administrative correction of the applicant’s record will be completed by AFPC/DPSOR. A complete copy of the DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 25 Mar 15 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 and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. Therefore, aside from the administrative correction for award of the NDSM, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 4. The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. 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-2014-03815 in Executive Session on 13 May 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Sep 14, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 24 Dec 14, w/atch. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Mar 15.