RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00180 COUNSEL:	NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His official records updated to reflect he was awarded a second Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He earned his second AFAM in February, 2013.
The	applicant’s	complete	submission,	with	attachments,	is	at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving as a member of the Air National Guard in the grade of technical sergeant (E-6).

Special Order G-006647, dated 19 Jan 11, indicates the applicant was awarded his first AFAM.

Special Order G-009289, dated 21 Feb 13, indicates the applicant was awarded his second AFAM.

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:
NGB/A1PP recommends denial. The applicant has not exhausted all available avenues of administrative relief prior to seeking correction of their military record. Current members have the capability of updating their own awards and decorations records through vPC-GR. If the applicant requires assistance accessing vPC-GR, he should contact his local Force Support Squadron.

A complete copy of the NGB/A1PP 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 6 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 not exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.	The application was timely filed.
3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. In this respect, we note this Board is the highest administrative level of appeal within the Air Force. As such, an applicant must first exhaust all available avenues of administrative relief provided by existing law or regulations prior to seeking relief before this Board, as required by the governing Air Force Instruction. The Air National Guard office of primary responsibility has reviewed this application and indicated there is an available avenue of administrative relief the applicant has not first pursued. In view of this, we find this application is not ripe for adjudication at this level as there exists a subordinate level of appeal that has not first been depleted. Therefore, in view of the above, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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-2015-00180 in Executive Session on 23 Sep 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member

The	following	documentary	evidence	pertaining	to	AFBCMR	Docket Number BC-2015-00180 was considered:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 29 Jan 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.	Memorandum, NGB/A1PP, dated 9 Feb 15. Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Mar 15.