RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00918
			COUNSEL:  NONE
			HEARING DESIRED:  YES 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  He be awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), 
Second Oak Leaf Cluster (2OLC).

2.  If AFCM 2OLC is approved he requests it be used in the 
promotion process to the grade of Master Sergeant (MSgt) for all 
appropriate cycles.  


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was awarded the AFCM, 2OLC; however, after his permanent 
change of station to another base, a flood destroyed many of the 
records.  Had the decoration been used in the promotion process 
it would have given him the points needed to be promoted to the 
grade of MSgt.  It has negatively affected his life and he wants 
his just due as a retiree.  

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 5 Nov 71, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.

On 7 Dec 87 he received a Letter of Commendation from his 
commander congratulating him for his selection as an Outstanding 
Performer.  

On 1 Dec 91, the applicant retired in the grade of technical 
sergeant.   

According to the Air Force Personnel Services website, the AFCM 
was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force on 28 Mar 58, 
for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States 
who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force after 24 
Mar 58, shall have distinguished themselves by meritorious 
achievement and service.  The degree of merit must be 
distinctive, though it need not be unique. Acts of courage which 
do not involve the voluntary risk of life required for the 
Soldier's Medal (or the Airman's Medal now authorized for the 
Air Force) may be considered for the AFCM.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  A Special Order is the official 
source documentation for verification of an authorized 
decoration.  The applicant was awarded the AFCM with 1OLC with 
inclusive dates 25 Mar 83-20 May 87.  A Special Order or any 
other documentation verifying recommendation or award for the 
AFCM w/2OLC was not found in his military personnel records.  He 
provides a copy of the Letter of Commendation dated 7 Dec 
87 stating his selection as an outstanding performer.  The 
Letter of Commendation and/or the Outstanding Performer award do 
not equate to an award of the AFCM.  However, he should have 
been awarded the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM) for his 
service from 5 Nov 71-30 Nov 91.  His records will be 
administratively corrected upon final Board decision.

The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

AFPC/DPSOE recommends denial indicating he would not have been 
promoted based on the lack of required points to make promotion.  
He was considered and non-selected for promotion to the grade of 
MSgt three (3) times before retiring 30 Nov 91.  For cycle 90A7, 
he received a total score of 300.83; required score for 
selection in his Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) was 344.91.  
For cycle 91A7, his total score was 322.73; required score for 
selection in his AFSC was 345.48.  For cycle 92A7, his total 
score was 349.06; required score for selection in his AFSC was 
355.89.  The contested AFCM (worth three points) would not have 
rendered him a select for any cycle.

The complete DPSOE evaluation is at Exhibit D.  


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluation(s) were forwarded to the 
applicant on 25 Aug 14 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit E).  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 offices of primary 
responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our 
conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of 
injustice.  Therefore, aside from the administrative correction 
to award the KDSM, we find no basis to recommend granting the 
requested relief.

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 issues involved.  
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered.


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-2014-00918 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 Feb 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 7 Jul 14.
	Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOE, dated 6 Aug 14.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Aug 14.