RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-03411

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded 2A672 Primary Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) (administratively corrected).   

His records be corrected to reflect he was authorized and awarded the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award (AFOEA).  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Block 11, Primary Specialty, shows 2A652 AFSC.  However, he was certified and upgraded to his 7-skill level, 2A672 AFSC, on 23 April 2014.

His DD Form 214, Block 13, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, does not show his award of the AFOEA.  It was announced on 31 July 2015 that the Air Mobility Command received the AFOEA by the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council Awards and Decorations Branch, for the period of 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2013.  

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 29 September 2014, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 8 years, 6 months, and 23 days of active service.  

On 4 December 2015, AFPC/DP3ST notified the applicant that his DD Form 214, would be administratively corrected to reflect Primary Specialty 2A672 rather than 2A652.  

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/DP2SP recommends denial for award of the AFOEA.  

The Headquarters Air Mobility Command received the AFOEA per Special Order G-039 for award inclusive period from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2013.   

However, after a thorough review of the applicant’s official military personnel record, no official documentation could be located to verify the applicant was directly assigned to Headquarters Air Mobility Command or any of the subordinate units on the Special Orders.  

The AFOEA was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force on 26 August 1969 and is intended to recognize the achievements and accomplishments of United States Air Force organizations or activities that do not meet the eligibility requirements for the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2SP 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 1 April 2016 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 timely filed.

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 or injustice.  We note that AFPC/ DP2SP has verified the applicant’s entitlement to the Primary Specialty 2A672 and his records will be corrected administratively.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting any relief beyond that rendered administratively.

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-2015-03411 in Executive Session on 3 May 2016 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 6 August 2015, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2SP, dated 7 March 2016, 
                 w/atch. 
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 1 April 2016.