RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-02458

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect award of the Air Force Good 
Conduct Medal (AFGCM).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

There was no consideration of his exceeding the three year 
requirement.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 13 August 1959, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the 
Regular Air Force; and on 23 August 1962, he was furnished an 
honorable discharge, and was credited with 3 years and 11 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/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an 
error or an injustice.  The AFGCM is awarded only to enlisted 
service members for “exemplary conduct” (exemplary behavior, 
efficiency and fidelity) while on active duty on 1 June 1963, by 
the Secretary of the Air Force.  The service members must have 
demonstrated a positive attitude toward the Air Force and their 
jobs.  On 6 February 2006, the decision to terminate award of the 
Air Force Good Conduct Medal was made at the 97th Air Force 
Uniform Board. On 22 November 2008, with recommendation by the 
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and the Awards and 
Decorations Summit, the Secretary of the Air Force reinstated the 
Air Force Good Conduct Medal to United States Air Force enlisted 
personnel with a retroactive date of 6 February 2006. Service 
performed in a sister service (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast 
Guard) is not creditable for award of the Air Force Good Conduct 
Medal.

After a thorough review of the applicant's official military 
personnel record, DPSID was unable to verify award of the AFGCM.  
The applicant's dates of service, 13 August 1959 to 
23 August 1962, are prior to the award dates for award of the 
AFGCM.  However, his dates of service qualify him under the award 
criteria established for the Good Conduct Medal (GCM).

Lastly, DPSID verified the applicant’s entitlement to the GCM and 
the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and his records will be 
administratively corrected to reflect these awards.

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 2 November 2015, for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD:

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 note 
the Air Force OPR determined the applicant’s dates of service, are 
prior to the award dates for award of the Air Force Good Conduct 
Medal.  However, his dates of service qualify him under the award 
criteria established for the Good Conduct Medal (GCM) and 
entitlement for award of the National Defense Service Medal and 
his records will be corrected administratively.  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 and find no basis to recommend granting relief beyond 
that rendered administratively.







THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The application was not timely filed and it would not be in the 
interest of justice to waive the untimeliness.  It is the decision 
of the Board, therefore, to reject the application as untimely.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2015-02458 in Executive Session on 24 February 2016, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2015-02458 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 9 Jun 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 6 Oct 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Nov 15.


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