RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03071

  					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Air Force Good Conduct Medal be added to his DD Form 214, 
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

It was inadvertently overlooked when a previous correction Board 
reviewed his personnel records.  He provides a copy of his 414th 
Combat Support Squadron Special Order (SO) G-2 in support of his 
application.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 30 Sep 63, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.

On 30 Jun 91, the applicant received an honorable discharge and 
was credited with 27 years, 9 months and 1 day of active 
service.       


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends disapproval for award of the AFGCM.  The 
AFGCM is only awarded to enlisted personnel and the applicant 
was an officer for his entire active duty service; therefore 
rendering him ineligible for the award.  

The applicant provided 414th Combat Support Squadron SO G-2, 
dated 24 Jan 66.  In section six of the SO, it states, “the 
following named personnel, 437th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, 
this station, are awarded the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship 
Ribbon” with the applicant being listed under the section.  We 
believe the applicant was confused by the SO G-2 which reflected 
other individuals who were appropriately awarded the AFGCM. 

The Good Conduct Medal is awarded to enlisted members who have 
honorably completed three continuous years of active military 
service subsequent to 26 Aug 40, and who are recommended by 
their commanding officers for exemplary behavior, efficiency and 
fidelity.  This medal is only awarded to Airmen prior to the 
establishment of the Air Force good Conduct Medal on 1 Jun 63.  
In accordance with Executive Order 8809, amended by Executive 
Order 9323, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal may also be awarded 
to service members who complete more than one year but less than 
three years of active federal military service if the Good 
Conduct Medal has not been previously awarded.

The complete 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 Feb 15 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 timely filed.

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, including SO G-2, 
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 documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-03071 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 Jul 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 8 Oct 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Feb 15.