RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2015-04693
		
  						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be amended to reflect the following medals:

a.	The Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).

	b. The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). (Administratively corrected)

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was awarded the NDSM during a pin-on ceremony, plus his service falls within the required time period to be awarded the NDSM.  He was notified of being awarded the AFCM; however, it was after his DD Form 214 was accomplished.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered active duty in the Regular Air Force on 3 January 1992.  

On 2 October 1999, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 8 years and 9 months of active service.

On 7 June 2016, AFPC/DP1SP determined that the applicant should have been awarded the NDSM and will administratively correct his records.

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3SP recommends approval for awarding the AFCM.  The applicant supplied what appears to be an authentic copy of a signed certificate and citation for the Air Force Commendation Medal.  Should the board approve, a Special Order will be accomplished so the applicant's record can be corrected. 
 
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 13 June 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.  Sufficient 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 and agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in addition to the administrative correction, 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 the DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, issued in conjunction with his 2 October 1999 separation, be amended in Item 13, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, to include the Air Force Commendation Medal.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-04693 in Executive Session on 15 December 2016 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 Nov 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3SP, dated 7 Jun 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Jun 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.