RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00665
		INDEX CODE:  100.00, 107.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect the place of his foreign service and award of the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 13 Aug 65 for a period of four years.  He was released from active duty on 27 Oct 68 under the provisions of AFM 39-10 (Early Release of Regular First Termers).  He was credited with 3 years, 2 months, and 15 days of active duty service, 1 year, 6 months, and 28 days of which were foreign service.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force.  Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts in this Record of Proceedings.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR reviewed this application and recommended denial of the applicant’s request for award of the AFCM.  A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 7 Jun 02 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).

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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 error or injustice.  

	a.  After careful consideration of the available evidence of record and the applicant's request that his records be corrected to reflect various awards and decorations, to include the AFCM, we note that his records have been corrected administratively to reflect award of the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with V device, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm.  However, with respect to the AFCM, we find insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant corrective action.  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 their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of sufficient evidence to the contrary, the applicant’s request is not favorably considered.

	b.  Regarding his request that his records be corrected to reflect the place of his foreign service, we do not know of any provision to include this information on his separation document.  In view of the foregoing, and in the absence of sufficient evidence to the contrary, the applicant’s request is not favorably considered.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 02-00665 in Executive Session on 16 Jul 02, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 15 Feb 02, w/atch.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 23 May 02, w/atch.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Jun 02.