RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2015-04015
		
                    	     COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) she was presented in 1993 be added to her military record.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The AFCM was presented to her on her departure from active duty and upon joining the Air Force Reserve, but was never placed in her military record.

As evidence she was awarded the AFCM, the applicant has provided a copy of the AFCM citation and certificate.  The period of the award is from 28 Jun 85 to 26 Feb 93.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 20 Mar 85, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force.   

On 26 Feb 93, the applicant was separated in the grade of sergeant, furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 7 years, 11 months and 7 days of active service.

A review of the applicant’s military record could not find evidence the AFCM was awarded to the applicant.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is included at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3SP recommends granting the applicant’s request by correcting her military record to show she was awarded the AFCM upon separating from active duty.  

The Air Force Commendation Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States, below the grade of Colonel and foreign military personnel, who, while serving in any capacity with the Department of the Air Force after 28 March 1958, distinguish themselves by outstanding achievement or meritorious service.

Currently, her military record does not include an AFCM.  The signed certificate and citation she has provided appear to be authentic. However, we could not find a Special Order, which is the official source document, for the AFCM.   
 
If the board grant’s relief, AFPC/DP3SP will accomplish a Special Order for the AFCM to correct the applicant’s military record.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP3SP is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The applicant appreciated receiving the Air Force evaluation restating she deserves to have the AFCM in her record and the evidence she provided is authentic. (Exhibit D).  

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was timely filed.

3.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case and agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service for the period 28 June 1985 to 26 February 1993. Therefore, we recommend the applicant's records be corrected as indicated below.	

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that:

   a. She was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service for the period 28 June 1985 through 26 February 1993.

   b. Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, issued in conjunction with her 26 February 1993 separation, be amended to include in Item 13, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, the Air Force Commendation Medal.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-04015 in Executive Session on 6 Dec 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-04015 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 Sep 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3SP, dated 21 May 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Jun 16
	Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant Rebuttal, 7 Jul 16.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.