RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-02237 COUNSEL:	NONE
HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The “Cold War Medal” be added to his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His time in the Air Force (1951-1979) makes him eligible for the “Cold War Medal” and it should be updated to his DD Form 214.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 23 Apr 51, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.
On 31 Oct 79, the applicant was relieved and retired, effective
1 Nov 79, and was credited with 28 years, 6 months, and 8 days of 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/DP3SP recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The “Cold War Medal” is a commemorative medal and is not an official award of decoration of the United States Air Force, DoD or the United States Government. However, this advisor has provided the applicant the appropriate contact information of the agency to assist him with his request.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP3SP 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 28 Jan 16 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 applicant was not timely filed. While the applicant claims a date of discovery of less than three years ago, in our view, the reasonable date of discovery of the alleged error or injustice was more than three years ago and the application is therefore untimely.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. After a careful review of the applicant's contentions, documentation submitted in support of the request, and the available evidence of record, we are not convinced the applicant has provided sufficient evidence for us to conclude that he is the victim of an error or injustice. We also note the applicant did not file the application within three years after the alleged error or injustice was discovered, or should have been discovered, as required by Title 10, United States Code, Section 1552 and Air Force Instruction 36-2603. Therefore, because we do not find it would be in the interest of justice to recommend granting relief, and the applicant has offered no plausible reason for the delay in filing the application, we cannot conclude it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file the application. Accordingly, we find the application untimely.

THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; The Cold War Medal is a commemorative medal and is not an official award or decoration of the United States Air Force, DoD or the United States Government. However the advisor has provided the applicant with the appropriate contact information of the agency to assist with his request.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-02237 in Executive Session on 8 Mar 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 27 May 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.	Memorandum, AFPC/DP3SP, dated 7 Dec 15. Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Jan 16.