RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 		DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02596

				COUNSEL:  NONE

				HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her deceased spouse’s DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United 
States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect 
the award of the following Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:  

	a.  National Defense Service Medal (NDSM)

	b. Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM) (ADMINSTRATIVELY 
CORRECTED)


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Her spouse was active duty during the Korean conflict and 
although deceased, his records should be corrected to reflect 
any and all Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons he is eligible for 
during his military service.

In support of her request, the applicant provides copies of the 
service member’s DD Form 214 and death certificate. 

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The deceased service member initially entered the Regular Air 
Force on 30 Jul 54.

Annotated on the service member’s AF Form 7, Airman Military 
Record, in Section 23, Awards, is the “National Def Sv Medal” 
with “No” listed under Issued or Presented.

On 10 Dec 57, the service member was furnished an Honorable 
discharge, and was credited with 3 years, 4 months, and 11 days 
of active service.  

The service member’s DD Form 214, Block 26 – Decorations, 
Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons 
Awarded or Authorized, reflects “N/A”.  

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.  

The NDSM is awarded for honorable active service as a member of 
the United States Armed Forces for any period between 27 Jun 50 
and 27 Jul 54, between 1 Jan 61 and 14 Aug 74, between 2 Aug 90 
and 30 Nov 95, and from 11 Sep 01 to a future date to be 
determined.

A thorough review of the service member’s official military 
personnel record shows he was not serving on active duty during 
a conflict period in which the NDSM is authorized.

However, they were able to determine that the below Air Force 
Medal and/or Ribbon should have been awarded:

	- Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM)

Upon final Board decision, administrative correction of the 
deceased service member’s official military personnel records 
will be completed by AFPC/DPSOR. 

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


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 17 Nov 14 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  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 office of primary responsibility 
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion 
that relief beyond that already granted administratively is not 
warranted.  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-2014-02596 in Executive Session on 28 Apr 15 and 
21 Jul 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02596 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 23 Jun 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 22 Sep 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Nov 14.