RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01578

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect the award of the 
National Defense Service Medal (NDSM).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His records should be corrected to reflect the award of the NDSM 
for his service of 8 Aug 56 through 7 Aug 62.

In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his 
DD Form 256, Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 7 Aug 62 and 
DD Form 214, and DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214, 
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 8 Aug 
56.

On 3 Mar 60, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge, 
and was credited with 3 years, 6 months, and 25 days of active 
service.   

The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects the award of the following 
Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:

	- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with One Oak Leaf Cluster
	- Air Force Good Conduct Medal

The applicant’s DD Form 215 reflects the award of the following 
Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:

	- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
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 indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  They were unable to verify the 
applicant served on active duty during the inclusive periods for 
award of the NDSM.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The applicant contends his service in the Air Force Reserves 
between 4 Mar 60 through 7 Aug 62 qualify him for the award of 
the NDSM.  

In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of 
Executive Order 13292, dated Mar 03 amending the eligibility 
criteria of the NDSM and a copy of a DD Form 256AF, Honorable 
Discharge Certificate, dated 7 Aug 62.  


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, to include his 
rebuttal comments, 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-2014-01578 in Executive Session on 7 Apr 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-01578 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 9 Apr 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 16 Jun 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Oct 14.
	Exhibit E.  Applicant’s Letter, dated 27 Jan 15.