RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00913
			COUNSEL:  NONE
			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Air Force Commendation Medal, Philippine Republic Presidential 
Unit Citation, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with four Bronze Oak 
Leaf Clusters, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force 
Longevity Service Award Ribbon with four Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, 
National Defense Service Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship 
Ribbon and the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) be added to his DD 
Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, 
issued in conjunction with his 1 Aug 77 retirement.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The medals and awards are not annotated on his retirement DD Form 
214.  

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 19 Jul 55, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.

On 31 Jul 77, the applicant received an honorable discharge.  He 
was credited with 22 years and 12 days of active service.  

According to the National Personnel Records Center’s letter, 
dated, 22 Jul 12, the applicant was awarded all the awards noted 
above except the MSM. 

On 8 Dec 13, he was furnished a DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 
214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, adding 
the MSM and the Philippine PUC to the DD Form 214 issued in 
conjunction with his 23 Oct 72 separation.


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an 
error or an injustice.  The applicant’s medals and awards are 
appropriately reflected on each respective DD Form 214.  A review 
of the applicant’s military records reveals six (6) DD Forms 214 
capturing his service from 19 Jul 55 to 31 Jul 77.  It is a common 
misperception that all prior DD Form 214 information is carried 
forward to a consolidated ‘retirement’ DD Form 214.  Each document 
carries its own weight as a record for a specific period of active 
duty and one does not replace another.  They are each valid 
certificates of discharge and appropriately record specialties, 
service dates, training, medal and awards earned for the time 
periods specified on each document.  Unlike today’s regulatory 
guidance, in 1977 when the applicant retired, decorations, medals 
and awards were not carried forward from one DD Form 214 to 
another.  We reviewed the applicant’s request and confirmed each 
of his authorized medals and awards are accurately reflected on 
the appropriate DD Form 214 for the time award.  

The complete DPSOR 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 17 Oct 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 
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 documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-00913 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 Feb 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 30 Sep 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Oct 14.