RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04152

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, Block 
26, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and 
Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, be corrected to reflect 
the following Air Force Ribbon, Badge and/or Medals:

	a.  USAF Longevity Service Award (AFLSA)
 
	b.  Security Forces Badge (Administratively corrected)
      
      c.  Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) (Administratively 
corrected)

	d.  Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM) (Administratively 
corrected)



APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His records should be corrected to include the award of the 
AFLSA, AFCM, and KDSM.  Additionally, he served as a Security 
Specialist and should be authorized to wear the Security Forces 
Badge. 

Although he received a copy of an awarded AFCM after he 
separated, he only recently learned at a unit reunion that his 
DD Form 214 could be amended and/or corrected. 

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 30 May 
75.

On 3 May 79, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge, 
and was credited with 3 years, 11 months, and 4 days of active 
service.   

The applicant’s DD Form 214, Block 26, reflects the award of the 
Air Force Good Conduct Medal.

On 25 Feb 15, AFPC/DPSIM consulted the Security Forces Career 
Field Manager (CFM) and confirmed the applicant is qualified to 
wear the Security Forces Badge.  They have directed that upon 
final Board decision, administrative correction of the 
applicant’s record will be completed by AFPC/DPSOR.

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 of the Air Force Longevity Service 
Award (AFLSA) indicating there is no evidence of an error or an 
injustice.  The applicant’s active duty service of 3 years, 11 
months, and 4 days does not meet the eligibility criteria for 
award of the AFLSA.

The AFLSA was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force on 25 
Nov 57 and is awarded to active duty personnel based on an 
aggregate of 4 years of honorable active service. 
 
Based on a thorough review of the applicant’s official military 
personnel record, they determined that the below Air Force 
Medals and or Ribbons should have been awarded:

	- Air Force Commendation Medal
	- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one Bronze Oak Leaf 
Cluster
	- Korean Defense Service Medal

Upon final Board decision, administrative correction of the 
applicant’s record 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 29 May 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 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-2014-04152 in Executive Session on 18 Aug 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-04152 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 4 Oct 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 24 Dec 14.
      	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 May 15