RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01372 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be updated to reflect award of the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM). _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was awarded the AFCM after leaving Vietnam and separating from active duty. The AFCM was not updated on his DD Form 214. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The 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. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDR reviewed this application and recommends denial. The applicant served on active duty from 1 Apr 66 through 3 Aug 70. The applicant’s entitlement to the AFCM could not be verified. There was no official documentation provided or in his personnel records verifying his entitlement to the AFCM. The AFCM is awarded to service members of the Armed Forces who served in any capacity with the Air Force after 24 Mar 58, who distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement and service. The degree of merit must be distinctive. The acts of courage does not have to involve the voluntary risk of life required for the Soldier’s Medal (or the Airman’s Medal now authorized for the Air Force) may be considered for the AFCM. The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 20 May 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). _________________________________________________________________ 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. After careful consideration of applicant's request and the available evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant corrective action. The facts and opinions stated in the advisory opinion appear to be based on the evidence of record and have not been adequately rebutted by applicant. Absent persuasive evidence applicant was denied rights to which he was entitled, appropriate regulations were not followed, or appropriate standards were not applied, we find no basis to disturb the existing record. _________________________________________________________________ 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-2011-01372 in Executive Session on 27 Oct 11, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-01372 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Apr 11. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 10 May 11. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 May 11.