RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04477 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

The former member’s records be updated to reflect award of the 
Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

The former member received the AFCM and she would like to display 
the medal in a memorial flag container. She has a copy of the 
AFCM; however, she cannot find the special order. 

 

In support of her request, the applicant provides a copy of a 
SAC/DPFP letter awarding the AFCM, a copy of the AFCM award 
certificate, a copy of the former member’s death certificate, and 
a personal statement. 

 

Her complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The former member served in the Regular Air Force and retired in 
the grade of master sergeant (P) (E-7) on 31 Mar 64. 

 

The AFCM criterion: The AFCM is awarded to members of the Armed 
Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity 
with the Air Force after 25 Mar 58, shall have distinguished 
themselves by meritorious achievement and service. The degree of 
merit must be distinctive, though not involve the voluntary risk 
of life required for the Soldier’s Medal (or the Airman’s Medal 
now authorized for the Air Force). 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. After a thorough review of the 
applicant’s military personnel records and provided 
documentation, DPSIDR was unable to locate official documentation 
such as the special order or the award recommendation verifying 
the entitlement of the AFCM. 


 

The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 10 Feb 12 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this 
date, this office has received no response. 

 

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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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate 
the existence of error or injustice. After reviewing the evidence 
provided by the applicant in the form of a letter dated 24 March 
1964 signed by the Directorate of Personnel, announcing the 
approval of the recommendation to award the former member the 
AFCM, we believe she has provided sufficient evidence to warrant 
corrective action. Therefore, we recommend the former member’s 
records be corrected as indicated below. 

 

4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved. 
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. 

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force 
relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that the DD Form 214, 
Report of Separation from Active Duty, issued in conjunction with 
his 31 March 1964 separation be amended in Item 26, Decorations, 
Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons 
Awarded or Authorized, to include the Air Force Commendation 
Medal (AFCM). 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-04477 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 


 

 

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The 
following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 Nov 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 27 Jan 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Feb 12.