RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00230
					COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the following decorations and/or medals:

	1.  The Overseas Service Commemorative Medal.

	2.  The Cold War Victory Commemorative Medal.

	3.  The Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM).

	4.  The United States Air Force Commemorative Medal.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was not issued these medals and had no knowledge that he should 
have been recognized by these awards for his service to his 
country.

He was honorably discharged.

The applicant provides no rationale as to why his failure to 
timely file should be waived in the interest of justice.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 7 Apr 59, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for a 
period of four years.  

On 5 Apr 63, he was honorably discharged with a reason for 
separation of “convenience of the government,” with service 
characterized as honorable.  He was credited with 3 years, 
11 months, and 29 days of active duty service.  

Under BC-2013-00744, the Board corrected the applicant’s record to 
reflect award of the Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA).  
His record was also administratively corrected to reflect award of 
the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and the Korean Defense 
Service Medal (KDSM).


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicant’s request for award 
of the AFSM.  The AFSM is awarded to members of the Armed Forces 
of the United States who, after 1 Jun 92; participated, or have 
participated, as members of the United States military units, in a 
United States military operation that is deemed to be significant 
activity by the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and encounter no foreign 
armed opposition or imminent threat of hostile action.  The 
applicant's dates of service were prior to the awarding dates for 
award of the AFSM; therefore, rendering him ineligible.  To grant 
the applicant relief would be contrary to the eligibility criteria 
established by DoDM 1348.33, the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief 
of Staff, and/or the War Department.

Regarding the Overseas Service Commemorative, Cold War Victory 
Commemorative, and the United States Air Force (USAF) 
Commemorative medals, these are primarily celebratory display 
medals rather than official awards or decorations of the USAF and 
Department of Defense (DoD) and are not awarded or issued by the 
US Government.  DPSID was not able to provide any verification to 
commemorative medals nor can they be updated to the applicant's DD 
Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or 
Discharge, as they are not official USAF or DoD awards or 
decorations.  However, the applicant may obtain the awards from a 
commercial source.  

The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 15 May 14 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this 
date, no response had 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 an 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 
the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 
basis to recommend granting the requested relief.


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-2014-00230 in Executive Session on 12 Nov 14 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 Jan 14, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.  Pertinent Excerpts from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 Apr 14.
Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 May 14.