RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-02700

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Cold War Victory Commemorative Medal and the United States Air Force Commemorative Medal.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He should be awarded the Cold War Victory Commemorative Medal and the United States Air Force Commemorative Medal.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to the DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, on 20 Oct 65, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.  On 15 Dec 69, the applicant received an honorable discharge, and was credited with 4 years, 1 month, and 26 days of total active service.   

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3SP recommends denial.  The Cold War Victory Commemorative Medal and the United States Air Force Commemorative Medal are commemorative medals and are not official awards or decorations of the United States Air Force or Department of Defense and are not awarded or issued by the United States Government.

The Cold War Medal/Certificate recognizes members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel of the United States Government who served in the United States during the Cold War.  The endeavor is being conducted by the Department of the Army.  

Based on a review of the applicant's official military personnel record, DP3SP were able to determine that the below Air Force Medal and/or Ribbon should have been awarded during the applicant's service between 20 Oct 65 to 15 Dec 69 and was not reflected in his records.  Upon final board decision, administrative correction of the applicant's official military personnel record will be completed by AFPC/DP2TM:

•	Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA)

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP3SP 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 11 Jan 16 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 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.  While the applicant claims a date of discovery of less than three years prior to receipt of the application, we believe a reasonable date of discovery was more than three years prior to receipt of the application.  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, other than the administrative corrections noted above, 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 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-2015-02700 in Executive Session on 14 Jul 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				    , Panel Chair
				  , Member
					   , Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-02700 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 27 Jun 15.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3SP, dated 9 Dec 15, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 11 Jan 16.