RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2014-02330

 					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Air Force 
Commendation Medal (AFCM). 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was awarded the AFCM after his discharge.  The medal is not 
reflected in his records.  

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former member of the Air Force who served 
from 8 June 1964 through 9 May 1968.

Upon review of his records, AFPC/DPSID verified the applicant’s 
entitlement to the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor, 
Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars and the 
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm.  His records will 
be updated accordingly upon final Board action. 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends approval of the Air Force Commendation 
Medal.  The AFCM is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of 
the United States, below the grade of colonel and foreign 
military personnel, who, while serving in any capacity with the 
Department of the Air Force, after 24 March 1958, distinguish 
themselves by outstanding achievement or meritorious service.

The applicant supplied a copy of the AFCM citation with the 
official seal and a signed certificate which appears authentic 
for the inclusive periods of 11 May 1967 to 15 April 1968.

Should the Board grant the relief sought, a Special Order will 
be accomplished and the AFCM will be updated in the applicant’s 
record.

The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.  

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 12 November 2014, for review and comment within 
30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, this office has received 
no response.

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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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  Although the 
applicant was unable to provide a complete copy of the Special 
Order awarding him the AFCM, we find the documentation provided 
sufficient to conclude he was awarded the AFCM.  Therefore, we 
agree with the Air Force office of primary responsibility that 
the certificate and citation provided appear to be authentic and 
recommend the record be corrected as indicated below.  

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 
23 April 1968, he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal 
for meritorious service for the period of 11 May 1967 to 
15 April 1968.

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The following members of the Board considered BCMR Docket Number 
BC-2014-02330 in Executive Session on 12 March 2015, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:


All members voted to correct the record, as recommended.  The 
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02330 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 2 Jun 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Record Excerpts.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, APFC/DPSID, dated 22 Sep 14.
		Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 Nov 14.