ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02295-2

XXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE
	
	HEARING: YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The applicant requests that the Board reconsider his request to change his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, to reflect he was awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), and the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).

RESUME OF THE CASE:

On 21 Apr 15, the Board considered and denied a request for correction of military records submitted by the applicant, finding that the prior request was not timely submitted. There was no official documentation in the applicant’s records or his submission verifying that he met any of the criteria warranting award of the KDSM or VSM.  However, AFPC/DPSID was able to verify his entitlement to the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (AFOUA w/1BOLC), Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA), and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR), and administratively corrected his records to reflect such.

For an accounting of the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision, see the AFBCMR Letter and Record of Proceedings at Exhibit F.

On 17 Feb 17, the applicant requested reconsideration of his request.  He again contends his record (DD Form 214) should be corrected to reflect he was awarded the KDSM and VSM.  In support of his contention, he submitted copies of letters written by Air Force veterans attesting they served with the applicant in Korea. 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit G.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board remains unconvinced the evidence presented demonstrates an error or injustice and therefore finds no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.  While we note the letters written by Air Force veterans attesting they served with the applicant in Korea, there was no official documentation in the applicant’s records or his submission verifying that he met any of the criteria warranting award of the KDSM or VSM.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

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 the Board’s understanding of the issues involved.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

The application was adjudicated without a personal appearance.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2014-02295-2 in Executive Session on 21 Aug 18:

, Panel Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit F:	Record of Proceedings, w/ Exhibits A-E, dated 22 Jun 15.
Exhibit G:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, received 17 Feb 17.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9, pertaining to Docket Number BC-2014-02295-2.