RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04594

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 the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) that was awarded to him on 7 Jul 70.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The copy of the award certificate shows proof that he was awarded the AFCM.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 22 Feb 70, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge as an Air Force captain and was credited with 3 years, 6 months, and 8 days of active service to include 2 years, 10 months, and 2 days foreign and/or sea service.  The applicant continued serving with the Tennessee National Guard.

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 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, distinguish themselves by outstanding achievement or meritorious service.  The documentation provided by the applicant appears to be authentic; however, AFPC/DP3SP was unable to locate a citation, Special Order or any other official documentation verifying the applicant had been recommended for or awarded the AFCM.

The complete advisory 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 26 Apr 18 for comment (Exhibit D), and the applicant replied on 30 May 18.  In his response, the applicant provides a color copy of the AFCM award mounted on a walnut frame.  He further reiterates that the official documents were either misplaced or lost at the National Personnel Records Center.  The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

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 or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP3SP and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Should the applicant provide additional evidence such as a citation, special order or other official documentation the Board may be willing to reconsider his request.   Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, 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 Docket Number BC-2016-04594 in Executive Session on 18 Jul 18:

, Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 07 Nov 16.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SP, dated 13 Mar 18.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 26 Apr 18.
Exhibit E:	Applicant’s response, w/atchs, dated 30 May 18.
Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.