RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04451

  						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He served with the 27th Fighter Wing and the 522nd Fireball 
Squadron, which entitles him to the PUC.

A fellow veteran pointed out to him that there unit was entitled 
to the PUC.  

The Board should find it in the interest of justice to consider 
his untimely application because he served during the Korean War 
and was sent to Japan and if his unit was awarded the PUC he 
would like to have it in his records as well.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 4 Oct 51, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air 
Force.

On 3 Oct 55, the applicant was released from active duty and 
transferred to the Air Force Reserve.  He was credited with four 
years of active service and 7 months and 23 days of foreign 
service.  

Upon final Board action, DPSOR will administratively correct the 
applicant’s record to reflect award of the Air Force Longevity 
Service Award (AFLSA).


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating while 522nd Fighter-
Escort Squadron did receive award of the PUC as well as the 
Republic of Korea PUC; however, the applicant was not assigned 
to the unit during either award inclusive periods as he was not 
yet serving on active duty.  Therefore, the applicant is 
ineligible for award of the PUC and the Republic of Korea PUC.  
To grant relief would be contrary to the criteria established by 
DoDM 1348.33, Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, and/or 
the War Department.  

After a thorough review of the applicant's official military 
personnel record, DPSID was unable to verify award of the PUC 
and the Republic of Korea PUC.

The applicant entered active duty on 4 Oct 51 and was assigned 
to the 522nd Fighter-Escort Squadron (redesignated the 522nd 
Strategic Fighter Squadron) from 6 Oct 52 to 12 Feb 53.  The 
522nd Fighter-Escort Squadron received award of the PUC for 
award inclusive period from 26 Jan 51 to 21 Apr 51.  The 522nd 
Fighter-Escort Squadron also received award of the Republic of 
Korea PUC for award inclusive period from 9 Nov 50 to 31 May 51; 
both award inclusive periods are prior to the applicant's active 
duty service; therefore, rendering him ineligible for either 
award.

Based on our review of the applicant's official military 
personnel record, DPSID was able to determine that upon final 
board decision, administrative correction of the applicant's 
official military personnel record will be completed by 
AFPC/DPSOR to award the applicant the Air Force Longevity 
Service Award (AFLSA).

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 6 Mar 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 
the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  
Therefore, other than the aforementioned administrative relief, 
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-2014-04451 in Executive Session on 30 Jul 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 22 Oct 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Pertinent Excerpts from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 16 Feb 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Mar 15.