RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04206

XXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect he was authorized and awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was awarded the AFCM; however, he never received it.  He has a copy of his citation and certificate, but not the special order awarding the AFCM.  He just decided to request all his authorized medals.  

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former Air Force sergeant (E-4).

On 10 September 1970, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge and credited with 3 years, 11 months, and 27 days of active service.  

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3SP recommends granting the application.  The applicant provided what appears to be an authentic copy of a signed certificate and a citation for award of the AFCM, for the inclusive period of 28 September 1969 to 8 September 1970.

The AFCM 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 the capacity with the Department of the Air Force after 28 March 1958, distinguish themselves by outstanding achievement or meritorious service.  

A Special Order is the official source documentation authorizing a decoration.  However, the Special Order awarding the applicant the AFCM cannot be located.  If the board grants the relief sought, a Special Order will be accomplished.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP3SP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
 
APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 22 September 2017 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was timely filed.  

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is the victim of an error.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP3SP and finds that a preponderance of the evidence substantiates the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends 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 his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, issued in conjunction with his 10 September 1970, release from active duty, be amended in Block 24, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, to reflect the Air Force Commendation Medal.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2016-04206 in Executive Session on 12 June 2018:

, Panel Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted to correct the record.  The panel considered the following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-04206:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 12 October 2016.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SP, dated 23 June 2017.
Exhibit D:	Letter, AFBCMR to applicant, dated 22 September 2017.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.