RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2015-05312
		
  						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, dated 18 Jan 90, be corrected to reflect the award of the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was awarded the AFCM on 26 Mar 90; however, it was not included on his DD Form 214.  

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 28 Aug 86.  

On 18 Jan 90, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 3 years, 4 months, and 21 days of active service.

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 Mar 58, distinguished themselves by outstanding achievement or meritorious service.  

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3SP recommends granting the applicant’s request, indicating that although there is no special order in the applicant’s official military personnel record, he does provide what appears to be an authentic copy of a signed certificate and citation for the Air Force Commendation Medal with a Given Under My Hand date of 26 Mar 90, for the inclusive period from 18 May 87 to 18 Jan 90.  Should the board grant the relief sought, 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 15 Jun 16 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

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 office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has been the victim of an error or injustice.  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 on 26 March 1990, he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for the inclusive period from 18 May 1987 to 18 January 1990.  

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-05312 in Executive Session on 9 May 17 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-2015-05312 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 Dec 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3SP, dated 3 Jun 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 15 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.