RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:		 DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05849
                                 COUNSEL:  NONE
	   			 HEARING DESIRED:  YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded two additional Air Force Commendation Medals (AFCM).  
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The paperwork for the AFCMs were submitted on several occasions but were never processed.  The injustice resulted in the loss of a promotion.  

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 10 Dec 97, the applicant entered active duty.

On 31 Dec 13, he was honorably released from active duty with a narrative reason for separation of “Reduction in Force.” 

He served 16 years and 21 days on active duty. 

The AFCM 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.  
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial.  There is no official 
documentation in the applicant’s record nor did he provide any 
to verify he was recommended for or awarded additional awards of 
the AFCM.  In order to reasonably consider the applicant’s 
request, he needs to submit a recommendation from someone with 
firsthand knowledge of the acts/achievements, preferably from 
someone within his chain of command at the time of the 
acts/achievements, a proposed citation for each decoration, and 
eyewitness statements.  To grant relief would be contrary to the 
criteria established by DoDM 1348.33, Manual of Military 
Decorations and Awards, the Secretary of the Air Force and the 
Chief of Staff.  

The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 4 Apr 14, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to 
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  
As of this date, this office has not received a 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 timely filed.  

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  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 the rationale expressed as the basis for our conclusion that the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 
no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 

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 issue involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing 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 BC-2013-05849 in Executive Session on 30 Sep 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

     , Panel Chair
     , Member
     , Member 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 17 Dec 13.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Record
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 24 Mar 14.  
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Apr 14.