RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00460

					COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect that he was awarded Air 
Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) and the Air Force Overseas Short 
Tour (AFOR-ST) Ribbon.  


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He should have received the requested awards.  His records were 
lost in a fire, which is in no way is his fault.  He shows proof 
from his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report 
of Transfer or Discharge, that he was overseas and a letter of 
commendation from his commander.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 
2 Mar 53.

On 1 Mar 57, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, 
and was credited with four years of active service.   

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.    


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial for award of the AFCM, indicating 
there is no evidence of an error or injustice.  Per Army 
Regulation 600-45, the policy in effect at the time of the 
applicant’s service, members in possession of letters of 
commendation signed by a Major General occupying the position of 
a Major General between 7 Dec 41 and 1 Jan 46 can make an 
application to receive the AFCM.  However, the date on the 
applicant’s letter of commendation falls outside of the dates 
when a letter of commendation could be converted to an AFCM; 
therefore, he is ineligible.  The applicant has also not 
provided any official documentation to verify he was recommended 
for the medal.  As for his request for the AFOR-ST, the AFOR was 
authorized on 12 Oct 80 and is awarded to Air Force and Air 
Force Reserve members credited with completion of an overseas 
tour on or after 1 Sep 80.  Only individuals serving on active 
duty as of 6 Jan 86 are eligible to earn the AFOR for overseas 
tours performed prior to the 1 Sep 80 implementation date.  
However, because the applicant’s service was many years prior to 
the implementation date of the AFOR, and he did not serve on 
active duty on or after 6 Jan 86, he is ineligible for the 
award.

A complete copy of the AFPC/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 28 Jul 14 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


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 
(OPR) and adopt its rationale 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-2014-00460 in Executive Session on 18 Dec 14, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 Jan 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 Apr 14.
     	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Jul 14.