RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01629 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the following awards and or occupational badges and they be added to his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge: 1. The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) (administratively resolved). 2. Occupational badge and or unit awards he may be qualified for. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: While reviewing his service record, he discovered retroactive awards and occupational badges that he is qualified for that are not reflected in his records. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 16 Nov 59. On 15 Nov 63, 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 offices of primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibits C and D. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID has no recommendation. The applicant is requesting award of the NDSM and any other awards or unit awards that were not listed on his separation record. Based on review of the applicant’s documentation, his entitlement to the NDSM and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) has been verified and his records will be administratively corrected to reflect these awards. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request for occupational badges indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant submitted is DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, which lists his AFSC as an Aerospace Ground Equipment Repairman. The applicant did not submit a DA Form 4187, Personnel Action, or an AF Form 2096, Classification/On-The-Job-Training_ Action, documents which would help in determining if he was eligible for any occupational badges. The applicant did not provide sufficient documentation to warrant a retroactive approval of additional occupational badges. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit D. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 27 Oct 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 warranting correction of the applicant’s records to reflect any occupational badges. 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 or injustice. We note the Air Force OPR has determined the applicant’s eligibility for the NDSM and the AFOUA and will correct his records administratively. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting relief beyond that rendered administratively. 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-2014-01629 in Executive Session on 19 Feb 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Apr 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 7 Jul 14 Exhibit D. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 6 Aug 14. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Oct 14.