RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-01218
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
duty, reflect the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The contested award was not announced until after his 
retirement.

In support of the applicant’s appeal, he provides a personal 
statement, a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty, a copy of his DD Form 256, Honorable 
Discharge Certificate and other documentation.

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 1 February 1989, the applicant with 21 years and 2 months of 
active duty service retired in the grade of technical sergeant 
under the provisions of AFI 36-3203 (Voluntary Retirement:  
Sufficient Service for Retirement).

Special Order G-076 dated 1 March 2010 - reflects the Air Force 
Element, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Air Base E-3A had 
been awarded the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award for 
exceptionally meritorious service for the period of 1 January 
2007 to 31 December 2008.

AF IMT 973, Request and Authorization for Change of 
Administrative Orders, (Order G-148) reflects the Air Force 
Element, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Air Base E-3A is not 
identified as a unit and therefore cannot be approved for the 
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial.  DPSID states the applicant was 
assigned to the Air Force Element, North Atlantic Treaty 
Organization, Air Base, and was awarded the contested award.

After a thorough review of the applicant’s master personnel 
record, they were unable to verify award of the contested award.  
Although originally approved per Special Order G-076 - the 
original approval authority has since revoked the award via AF 
IMT 973 - Special Order G-148.  Therefore, the applicant is not 
eligible for the contested award as it has been revoked.

The DPSID complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 24 July 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was 
forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 
30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been 
received by this office. 

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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 timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  The 
applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, we agree with 
the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for 
our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error 
or injustice.  Therefore, we find no basis to recommend granting 
the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of an 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.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-01218 in Executive Session on 14 November 2013, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:


The following documentary evidence was considered:

  Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 March 2013, w/atchs.
  Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Available Master Personnel Records.
  Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 21 June 2013.
  Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 July 2013.
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