RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04552

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST.
That the Cold War Medal be added to his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTION.  He was awarded the medal; however, he never received it, nor was it added to his DD Form 214.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS.  The applicant is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant.  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 denying the application.  The Cold War Medal is a commemorative display medal rather than an official award or decoration of the United States Air Force and the Department of Defense.  The Cold War Certificate recognizes members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel of the United States Government who served in the United States during the Cold War.  Information on how the applicant may order the certificate is included in the advisory. 

AFPC/DP3SP was able to determine the applicant should have been awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and one Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and the Korean Defense Service Medal.  Upon final board decision, administrative correction of the applicant's official military personnel record will be completed by AFPC/DP2STM.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  The Board sent copies of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 21 Nov 17 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

1.  The application was not 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 not the victim of an error and injustice.  The Board concurs with AFPC/DP3SP and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, beyond the relief already granted administratively, the Board recommends against correcting the record.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:  The applicant be informed that the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-04552 in Executive Session on 22 Mar 18:

, Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A: Applicant’s application, DD Form 149, dated 7 Nov 16, w/atchs.
Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C: Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SP, dated 3 Nov 17.
Exhibit D: Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 21 Nov 17.

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