RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03296 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to include the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) and Basic Missile Occupational Badge. A replacement DD Form 256AF, Honorable Discharge Certificate, be issued. (Administratively Corrected) APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She served at Grand Forks Air Force Base as part of the 804th Supply Squadron, 804th Combat Support Group and her unit was awarded the PUC, AFOUA and Missile Badge. These decorations and occupational badge was omitted from her records when she separated. In support of her request, the applicant provided a copy of the “Wikipedia” page for Grand Forks Air Force Base and a copy of her DD Form 214. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 12 Mar 71. The applicant was assigned to the 804th Supply Squadron, Grand Forks Air Force Base. On 25 Aug 71, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge, and was credited with 5 months, and 13 days of active service. The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects her occupation as an Inventory Management Specialist and lists the following Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons awarded or Authorized: - National Defense Service Medal 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 recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The PUC is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to units of the Armed Forces of the United States for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after 7 December 1941. The unit must have displayed such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions to have set it apart and above other units participating in the same campaign. The degree of heroism required is the same as that which would be required for award of the Distinguished Service Cross to an individual. The AFOUA is awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to units that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units. All assigned or attached people who served with a unit during a period for which a unit award was awarded are authorized the appropriate ribbon if they directly contributed to the mission and accomplishment of the unit. The applicant was assigned to the XXXXth Supply Squadron, XXXXXth Combat Support Group, Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, from 10 Jul 71 to 24 Aug 71. While the applicant claims that her Group was reassigned under the XXXXXXXXst Strategic Missile Wing; they were unable to locate any official documentation to verify this restructure. The applicant provided an Internet document showing the XXXst Strategic Missile Wing with the PUC and AFOUA. This appears to be historical, as the unit was not awarded either of these awards during her assignment to Grand Forks Air Force Base. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. After consulting the functional advisor for the basic missile occupation badge it is determined the applicant is not authorized to wear this badge as she served in Supply and not Missiles. The applicant failed to provide any certificate or evaluation documentation to support the authorization of the missile occupational badge. The applicant’s Air Force Specialty was in Supply not Missiles. 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 1 May 15 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. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt their 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-2014-03296 in Executive Session on 25 Jun 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-03296 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Aug 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 6 Nov 14. Exhibit D. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 13 Jan 15. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 May 15.