RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-01354 

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Air Force Combat Action Medal (AFCAM).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was deployed to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and on 22 Feb 02, there was an attack on the base.  The AFCAM was awarded to eight other team members, but he was omitted due to his separation and leadership’s oversight.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 19 Aug 86 for initial training and continued to serve in the Reserve Component.

From 12 Oct 01 to 1 Nov 02, the applicant served on active duty in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.  

On 7 Dec 06, the applicant was assigned to the retired reserve list.  

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/DP3SP recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  

The applicant has not provided documentation to support an error or injustice exists.  Furthermore, a review of military personnel records, and documents provided, does not substantiate his claim.  In order for the applicant's request to be reasonably considered by the original award approval authority, United States Air Forces Central Command, he must submit a detailed narrative of the single day event in which he is requesting award of the AFCAM and eyewitness statements.  The account must contain details on how the applicant was in grave danger (enemy action, fragmentation zone, type of enemy fire, blast radius, mounted/dismounted, proximity to weapons fire, where rounds impacted, damage to equipment or vehicles, injuries sustained by the occupants in the vehicle or surrounding area, etc.).  Additionally, supporting documentation such as decorations, letters of evaluation, contingency/exercise/deployment orders, or finalized travel vouchers may also be submitted along with the detailed account.  

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 21 Feb 17 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.  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 of injustice.  Furthermore, the Board notes the applicant lists supporting documentation on his application; however, the applicant should be advised that the evidence received was limited to his previous DD Form 214s.  Should the applicant provide any of the listed documents, the Board may reconsider his case.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 

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-2016-01354 in Executive Session on 3 Aug 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-01354 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 Nov 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3SP, dated 25 Jul 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 21 Feb 17.

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.